I know how to play field hockey but the actual field rules?

Question

i never understand the ref. no idea where to go when they blow the whistle. i play mid.

also, do u have to stop the ball b4 u hit it

Answer 1

I know what you mean, its confusing, and I found my self really confused on the field before. (i'm a mid 2) But here is some stuff that might help you.

Okay first of all when someone drives, lets say they hit it an inch, they can't hit it again till anyone else touches the ball.

You can stop the ball before you hit it but you never have to.

Here is some terms describing fouls:

advance:

To push, shove, or advance the ball in any way, using body, hands, or feet rather than the stick.

dangerous play:

An action that could result in injury to any player, including the player performing the action. It includes an illegal tackle, a raised ball, and playing the ball while lying on the ground.

high stick:

Raising the stick above shoulder level; a violation.

misconduct:

Offenses that include intentional violations, time-wasting, rough or dangerous play, or any bad behavior. Green, yellow, or red cards may be issued for misconduct.

obstruction:

Field hockey players may not use their sticks or bodies to prevent other players from hitting the ball. Doing so is obstruction. It's also obstruction if the goalkeeper lies on the ball.

third-party obstruction:

Positioning oneself between the ball and an opponent, thereby allowing a teammate unobstructed access to the ball.

raised ball:

Lifting the ball more than 18 inches above the ground with a hit is an offense, known as a raised ball, if it is dangerous or likely to lead to dangerous play.

And if you commit any of those fouls these things happen:

long corner:

If a defending player unintentionally kicks the ball over the back line, it is put in play on the back line about 5 meters from the corner flag, and the attacking team is given possession.

penalty corner:

When a defending player deliberately hits the ball over the back line, the attacking team is awarded a penalty corner. The ball is placed on the goal line at least 10 yards from the goal and an offensive player is given a free hit from that point.

penalty stroke:

If a defending player fouls an opponent in the goal circle, a penalty stroke is awarded. The ball is placed 7 yards (6.4 meters) from the goal and only the goalkeeper is allowed to defend.

sixteen-yard hit:

When the offense commits a foul in the goal circle, the opponent is given a free hit at the top of the circle, 16 yards from the end line.

Hope this helped =)