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Rules of Hockey

Hockey Terminology

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

Playing the ball: This is stopping, deflecting or moving the ball with the stick.

A Stroke: This occurs when the ball has been moved by playing, striking or deflecting it with the stick.

Penalty Stroke: This is a push, flick or scoop of the ball from the penalty spot.

A 16: A hit from the 16 yard line (14.63 metres)

It’s a short!: A penalty corner

Hit: This 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 to produce a spinning effect and as a result, is raised off the ground.

Scoop: A scoop occurs when a stationary or slow moving ball is raised off the ground by means of a shovel movement of the stick, after the head of the stick is placed slightly under the ball.

Obstruction: Stopping a player playing the ball with either body or stick.

Back of the stick: Using the curved edge of the stick to play the ball.

Dangerous play: Any situation that is necessary to take evasive action eg raised ball, playing the ball when lying on the ground, etc.

Through ball: A forward pass made by a player on a diagonal angle.

Straight ball: A forward pass straight ahead of the player passing the ball.

Square ball: A sideways pass by a player to his/her right or left.

Shot at goal: Any stroke or deflection by an attacker from within the circle towards the goal.

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

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

Misconduct: This is rough or dangerous play, time-wasting, intentional offences or bad behaviour.