I want to play field hockey and im going freshman and im not a good runner...some advice?

Question

I want to play field hockey and im going freshman and im not a good runner...some advice?

Answer 1

play defense.

Answer 2

i've been playing field hockey for 5 years, and im probably the slowest runner ever! it's okayy just start running now. i know its a lot harder than it sounds, im having so much trouble getting motivated to get in shape! also really work on your stick skills because if you're good with a stick no one will care that you're slow.  It's probably too late to sign up for a camp, so just practice dribbling and driving in your own yard or at a local field. if you have any friends that already play, ask them to help you learn!

good luck, its a  really fun sport! (minus the running...)

Answer 3

i was the same way pretty much.

i started freshman year and i was out of shape/not the best runner.

i think what i did was that i swam all summer and ran at least twice a week.

but when preseason tryouts came i didn't think i would make the team but i did and it really helped me alot because im going to be a senior in the fall.

i playy defense and you havee to run alot too not as much as the forwards and mids but you still have to run alot.!

Answer 4

Get in the best shape you can , run anyway even if your not" fast". A quick first step is almost as important as raw speed. As my middle daughters D1 coach stated " they put the fast horses in front and the nags in back". The super fast players were forwards and the strong slower playes were defenders.

Answer 5

you will have to run even if your defence trust me

go for runs every day