Trying out for Hockey?

Question

Two summers ago I tried out for field hockey but I had to quit after a week because it was too much for my body. Every day after camp I would come home in pain but I loved it. I still love it. This year I want to try out again. I have a few questions:

1.How do I get my body into shape?

2.What kind of exercises should I do?

3.Is there anything else you think I should do or know?

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

I play Field Hockey foe 4 years and I love it.

To be in shape you should run so you be tired when you play the game. You should also lift weights, I don't know why should do it but that's what I have to do and it helps a lot!!

You should work with your stick handle when you have the ball and always bend your knees. If you don't your back will be in so much pain.

Good Luck!!!! :)

Answer 2

I play field hockey and this is what i can tell you:

to get your body into shape i would definatley swim and run alot during the summer.

if your old enough go join your local gym. [its really worth it]

always stay hydrated.

try and go to your schools track and run.

record your mile time and mile and a half time.

lift weights i would say 5-10lbs each day.

and make sure your practicing your stick skills too. :D

Answer 3

lifts weights

do yoga to build core strength

eat a better balanced meal

and just run or you can do hard practices

Ladders or herbies or Suicides their all the same things

Answer 4

Eat right,drink water,work out

Here are some links they may help you:http://www.lifetimehockey.com/Conditioni...

http://www.playbetterhockey.com/strength...

http://www.mensfitness.com/hockey_workou...

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Weightlifting...

Also try Yoga,lift wights

I play field hockey(those links were helpful to me) and also even on off-season work out,play another sport that way or even do both that way when field hockey season comes around you won't have to worry about being out shape