Can you have a left handed hockey stick?
According to the rules of the International Hockey Federation, left-handed field hockey sticks are illegal for use in sanctioned competitions or field hockey tournaments. While it is possible to obtain a customized left-handed field hockey stick, you will not be able to use it during official competition.
Why are hockey sticks left handed?
Kind of like a right-handed baseball player learning to hit from the left side of the plate. And a lot of hockey players shoot left-handed. Until the curved blade was introduced in the 1960s, hockey sticks were ambidextrous. But with the curved blade, manufacturers had to begin making left- and right-handed sticks.
What side of the stick are you allowed to use?
Unlike ice hockey, you cannot legally use both sides of the stick in field hockey. One side of the stick is flat, which you can use for regular play, while the other side is deliberately curved and may not be used for contacting the ball at all.
Which hand goes at the top of the stick?
right hand
What is the part of the stick that hits the ball?
grip
What’s a 16 in hockey?
There are various types of free hits in field hockey that are awarded when a player commits a foul, or someone hits the ball out of bounds. A 16-yard hit is awarded to the defence when a foul is committed inside their striking circle by the opposition or when the ball is hit over the backline by the opposing team.
What is a 16 in hockey?
16-Yard Hits When the attacking team plays the ball over the backline, the defense receives a 16-yard hit. The free hit is taken 16 yards from the spot where the ball crossed the backline.
What is dribbling called in hockey?
Players can run with the ball (called dribbling) by controlling it with their stick, or they can pass the ball to a teammate, or score a goal, by hitting it with their stick. Field players must not use their feet, or any other part of the body, to control the ball.
How fast is the average slap shot in hockey?
about 45 m/s