The rules are issued under the authority of the hockey rules board on behalf of the International Hockey Federation.

I have chosen Hockey as my main sport. I have chosen Hockey because I am more experienced in this sport and play for a mixed under 16 team out of school, giving me an advantage of knowing the rules better. The rules are issued under the authority of the hockey rules board on behalf of the International Hockey Federation.

Hockey, or Field Hockey as it is known in some parts of the world, is traditionally played on grass, but more often these days - especially at the top levels and in certain countries - hockey is played on synthetic surfaces. In hockey, two teams of 11 players compete against each other using their 'hooked' sticks to hit, push, pass and dribble a small, hard, usually white, ball, with one aim in mind - to score by getting the ball into the opponents' goal.

As already mentioned, every team must have a goalkeeper. The other 10 players are referred to as 'field players', and are dispersed over the field of play. The field players can be put into three general categories - attackers, defenders and midfielders. While no player (other than the goalkeeper) has an exclusively defined role, the attackers are generally on attack, the defenders are generally on defence, and the midfielders do a bit of both!

HOCKEY TERMINOLOGY

Centre pass

The centre pass is a push or hit from the centre of the field with all players in their own half of ...

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HOCKEY TERMINOLOGY

Centre pass

The centre pass is a push or hit from the centre of the field with all players in their own half of the field.

Playing the ball

Playing the ball is stopping, deflecting or moving the ball with the stick and, in the case of the goalkeeper with the pads or kickers or any part of the body in the circle.

A Stroke

A "stroke" is executed when playing, striking or deflecting the ball when moving with the stick.

Penalty Stroke

A "penalty stroke" is a push, flick, or scoop of the ball from the penalty spot.

Hit

A "hit" involves a swinging movement of the stick towards the ball.

Push

A "push" moves the ball along the ground by a pushing movement of the stick after the stick has been placed close to the ball. When a push is made, both the ball and the head of the stick are in contact with the ground.

Flick

A "flick" occurs when the ball is pushed and, as a result, is raised off the ground.

Shot at goal

Is any stroke by an attacker from within the circle towards the goal.

Playing distance

Playing distance is the distance within which a player is capable of playing the ball.

Persistent

Persistent means the first time and all subsequent times after a warning or penalty are given for any particular offence.

Time-wasting

Time wasting is any action or lack of action, which prevents play from continuing or commencing within a reasonable time.

Dangerous play

Dangerous play is any action, which is dangerous to the player or another player or could lead to a dangerous situation. Such circumstances could include a raised ball, tackling from the "wrong" position, playing the ball when lying on the ground, etc.

Misconduct

Misconduct is rough or dangerous play; any delay which amounts to time-wasting, intentional offences, or any bad behaviour. Captains who fail to undertake their responsibilities satisfactorily should be penalised for misconduct.