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HistoryExact date is unknown, but it was before the

Ancient Olympic GamesThe modern game developed in England in

the mid-19th century.First appeared in 1908 at the London GamesAt first it was said to be too dangerous for

females to play and now is mostly played by women.

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Basic RulesThere are two halves played at 30 minutes each11 players per sideYou are only allowed to use one side of the stickGoal has to be scored from inside the striking circleYou are not allowed to shield the ball with your body

or stickThe field is 100 yards long and 60 yards wideNot allowed to advance the ball in any other way

besides using the stickNot allowed to hit, hold, or hook another players

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Straight DribbleYou want your right hand on the stick as if

you were shaking it and your left hand on the end of the stick having your thumb and index finger making an inverted “V”

The stick is on the ball at all times and the ball is on the front right of the body

Arms relaxed and away from the body (right arm extended further than left arm)

Ball should be kept close to the body

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Indian DribbleLeft hand is at the top of the stick and right

hand is looser and allows your left hand to rotate the stick within it

Keep your feet behind the ballKeep your stick close to your ballBall is positioned in front of the body and is

rolled over on alternate sides by the use of forehand and reverse stick taps

Stay low and reach out for the ball

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Push PassHave proper grip on the stickQuick footwork to get body into passing position (feet lined

up so that together the left foot and shoulder are in front of the right foot and shoulder. Your feet should also be facing your target

Weight transfer from right leg to left leg gives you the max strength. You can do it opposite if you don’t have enough time or if you are trying to throw your opponent off

Right hand low on the stickKnees bend and stick on the groundKeep stick on the ball, no backswingBall should be contacted opposite the left footExtend arms away from the body to push the ball forward.

Let wrists snap as the skill is completedFollow through in the direction of your target (head over a

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Non- Stick- Side DodgePlayer in possession sends the ball ahead and

close to the non-stick-side of the approaching opponent

Player runs to the stick side of the opponent (ball goes right and player goes left)

Receive the ball behind the opponentHave control of the ballYou want to dodge your opponent so they

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HittingPoint shoulders and feet toward your target.

Bend your kneesLine the ball up level with your footKeep your hands together with a shortened

gripFocus on the back of the ballFollow through and transfer your weight

towards your targetYou use this to shoot the ball into the goal.

This gives you a more affective way to get the ball in the goal with accuracy and speed.

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GoalkeepingYou want to start in an athletic stance. Feet

shoulder width apart, weight even on both balls of the feet and forearms parallel to the ground

Grab the stick with your palms facing outYour head should be up watching the ballWhen the ball reaches your stick you want to

“give” with the stick so the ball will stop in front of you

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TacklingBasic athletic stanceHave the stick low to the groundMake sure your feet are always moving and

try to get the person with the ball to go toward your stick side (this will make it easier to tackle)

When you are ready to tackle, extend the stick with your left hand to jab under the ball

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Field Hockey TermsCenter pass- technique used to start a game at the beginning

or at halftime and to restart play after a goalDodge- play used to avoid your opponent although

maintaining control of the ballDribble- the way you move the ball on the fieldHit- used to pass the ball that provides power and distanceObstruction- foul made by placing your body between the

opponent and the ball (interfering with opponents effort to play or reach the ball)

Push back- used to start the game at the beginning or half time and to restart the game after a goal was scored

Reverse stick- turning the stick over to play the ball on the left side

Stick side- player’s right sideTackle- skill to dislodge the ball from an opponent QuitNext S

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Resources“Basic Field Hockey Rules." USA Field Hockey. 2007.

30 Oct. 2008 <http://www.usfieldhockey.com/hockey/rules.htm>.

"Field Hockey History & Tradition." USA Field Hockey. 2007. 30 Oct. 2008 <http://www.usfieldhockey.com/history/index.htm>.

Mitchell- Taverner, Claire. Field Hockey Techniqes and Tactics. Human Kinetics, 2005. 1-216.

Schmottlach, Neil, and Jerre McManama. Physical Education Activity Handbook. 11th ed. San Fransico, California: Pearson Education, Inc, 2006. 135-50.

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About MeI am attending Grand Valley State University and I am majoring in Physical Education with a minor in Elementary Education. I enjoy playing sports, shopping, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.

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