Sticks
| Balls |
Goalkeeping
Legguards
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Goalkeeping Gloves
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Goalkeeping
Kickers |
Goalkeeping Chest Protectors
Goalkeeping Shorts |
Goalkeeping Stick
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Goalkeeping Smock
| Memorabilia
& Souveniers
| Player's Shorts
Player's Pinnies & Vests |
Player's
Protection |
Player's Accessories
| Team Bags |
Player's Bags
General
Guidelines |
Reinforcement Of
Sticks |
Care Of Your Stick: -
Choosing The Appropriate Field Hockey Stick: -
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Choosing the appropriate stick in term of
length, design (toe shape) & right reinforcement
is crucial since this most important piece of
Equipment shall impact the player's performance.
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Usually the standard to chose right stick for an
individual can be found out by placing a stick
with left foot. Te maximum height (Top) of stick
should be 2" to 3" above waist while standing
upright.
Choosing The Proper Stick Best Suited For
Height: -
Player's Height |
Length Of Stick |
Up to 4' Height |
26" Length |
4' to 4'.3" |
28" Length |
4'.4" to 4'.6" |
32" Length |
4'.7" to 5' |
34" Length |
5'.1" to 5'.3" |
35" Length |
5'.4" to 5'.6" |
36" Length |
5'.7" to 5'.8" |
37" Length |
5'.9" and above |
38" Length |
Appropriate Weights of Field Hockey Sticks: -
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Forwarders : Since this involves swift
stickwork, a 'Light Weight Stick' is proffered
(19 to 20 Oz.)
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Mid Fielders : This position needs both
to be defensive or offensive at times. Therefore
Medium Weight Stick (21 Oz.)
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Back Position : Being always ready to be in
attacking position Heavy Weight Stick (22 to 24
Oz.)
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Fiberglass Reinforcement: -
Carbon Fiber (Graphite): -
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Provides stiffness & durability, resulting in
more powerful hits.
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Again application is either in sleeve form or
taped on sides Epoxy Coated.
Kevlar: -
Rules of Hockey: -
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The rules of Hockey are very similar to the
rules of Football except that players must use
stick instead of their feet to play the ball. There are 11 players on a Team made up of a
Goalkeeper, Defenders, Mid Fielders & Attackers. The only player on the field which is allowed to
use their feet and hands as well as the stick is
Goalkeeper.
The Benefits of Wood Sticks are: -
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More Mellow feel against the ball allows easier
First Touch / Control Skills.
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More Grip against the ball because the head of
the wood stick tends to grip the ball batter.
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Wider choice of Head Shapes & Handle
Thicknesses.
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Wider choice of Pick Up & Balance Points.
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History & Tradition |
The Game of Field Hockey dates
back to centuries ago when the Ancient
civilizations like Nile Valley – Egypt depicted
this game being played on their stone carvings &
paintings.
The Game was primarily Men's game, lying its
origin in England. The First Hockey Club is
known to have been formed in Blackhealth
(England). The Game of Hockey made its first
participation in Olympic program in 1908 London
games & again I 1920 at Antwerp. Ever since the
game has been a part of the Olympics. Thereafter
it gained immense popularity & started to become
famous in other parts of the world too.
Field Hockey in India was introduced by the
British Army. This popularized the game in other
British colonies simultaneously. Late. Indian
Gold Medalist Dhyan Chand – also known for his
magical performance & striking goals in the
hockey field further earned worldwide status &
reorganization for Indian Hockey.
The Game since then has graduated from being
played on Grass fields to the recent Astroturf.
This brought changes in the shape & properties
of equipment. The sticks are now made with
specific positions in term of their toe shapes,
reinforcements & overall construction. The
Hockey Balls are waterproof instead of the
conventional leather cover for water resistance
& to keep up with the peace while playing on
Astroturf. |
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