Hockey Sports Game (Definition, History and Rules)

GBS - Hockey or hockey itself can actually be divided into several types, such as field hockey or field hockey and ice hockey, aka ice hockey. 

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Field hockey can be played on an ordinary grass field. This game is played using a small ball and each player is equipped with a special bat to move the ball. Furthermore, here is information about field hockey that you need to know.

Field Hockey History

Field hockey is a sport played by two teams of 11 players each. Each player holds a stick or stick that is used to dribble the ball on the field with the aim of putting the ball into the opponent's goal. 

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The team that puts the most balls into the goal in a certain time will come out as the winner. It is believed that hockey was first played thousands of years ago, in ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans and Persians. 

Each of these areas has its own version of hockey. However, the game of field hockey that is closest to the modern game itself is considered to have originated in England, in 1861. Since then, hockey has continued to develop and in 1886 the Hockey Association was formed in London. 

International hockey competitions began in 1895. Today, hockey is played in various international sporting events, from the Asian Games to the Olympics.

How to Play Field Hockey

• Players and equipment

Each field hockey team consists of 11 players. One player acts as a goalkeeper who keeps the goal and 10 other people are tasked with keeping track of the opponent's movements and putting as many balls into the opponent's goal. 

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A hockey field is 100 yards long or about 92 meters and 60 yards or about 55 meters wide. The ball used in field hockey is a hard ball that must be moved using a stick or stick made of wood. 

During the game, field hockey players usually wear gaiters and mouth guards. Players who play as goalkeepers use more protection because they are at risk of receiving slashes from the ball from various directions.

• Scoring system

The ball is counted validly entered the goal if the shot is taken within 16 yards or less from the goal. 

Shots must be made using a stick or stick. If the ball is entered due to touch by a limb, then the score is considered invalid. Teams can also receive a penalty if the opposing team commits a foul within the 16 yard box of their own goal. 

When taking a penalty, one player can shoot from 10 yards and will only face the goalkeeper. Field hockey is played in two halves with one half lasting 35 minutes and a break of 5 minutes.

• Field Hockey Rules

• Each team can have up to 6 backup players Each player has a bat and only one side of the stick can be used for hitting 
• The ball can only be moved or passed using a stick and may not use limbs 
• A player is said to have committed an offense if he intentionally directs the ball at an opponent with the intention of causing injury, deliberately uses a limb to move the ball, lifts a hockey stick above the waist and hits an opponent using a stick.

Tips to avoid injury when playing hockey Hockey is also a sport that is prone to causing injury. Because in this sport, it is possible that there is hard contact between players. When a collision occurs, it is not impossible for injuries such as broken teeth, sprains, and broken bones to occur. 

Because of that, you need to know tips to avoid injury in hockey.

• Follow all existing game rules properly 
• Use protective equipment that is allowed in the game, such as gaiters or mouth guards. 
• Mouth guards can reduce the risk of injuries to the oral cavity, such as broken teeth or jaws. 
• Wear clothes according to the provisions of a hockey match.
• Don't use the hockey stick to block your opponent's movement.
• Warm up well before the game.
• Stop playing when you start to feel pain in certain body parts.
• Keep drinking enough water so you don't get dehydrated.

"Hockey, like other sports, is also good for health. As long as it is done regularly and in accordance with the existing rules of the game, then you can reap the benefits, making your body fitter".

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