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Field Hockey · Level 1

Beginner

5 sub-levels · 50 tests · 500 facts · updated 30 October 2026

Level 1 is the first look at field hockey: what the game is, the field, stick and ball, the first skills, the words players use, and how to watch and play.

Sub-levels

Sub-level 1.1What Hockey IsThe aim of the game, two teams of eleven, goalkeepers and field players, scoring from the circle, the four quarters, men's and women's hockey, the formats of the game, where it is played, the Olympics and hockey for…10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 1.2Field, Stick and BallThe field and its markings, the circle and the 23-metres areas, the goals, the stick and its flat side, choosing a stick, the ball, turf and grass, protective kit, the goalkeeper's kit and looking after equipment.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 1.3First SkillsHolding the stick, the ready position, moving with the ball, the push pass, stopping the ball, the first dribble, the first tackle, shooting at goal, keeping the stick down and a first small game.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 1.4Talking HockeyThe words players use: passes and shots, tackles, areas of the field, positions, set pieces, umpires and cards, goalkeeping, moves and tricks, team talk and everyday hockey phrases.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 1.5Watching and PlayingReading the game from the stand: the ball going out, tournaments and shoot-outs, the umpires at work, the warm-up, fair play, training at a club, school hockey, safe sessions, spectators and hockey on screen.10 tests · 100 facts

Written from

KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, USA Field Hockey 101, NFHCA notes, FIH history and official results; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Field Hockey - Rules of Hockey).