Field Hockey · Rules of Hockey
Law 23: Terminology
1 test · 10 datos · actualizado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · markdown
The terms the Rules use: deflect, flick, forehand, hit, injector, playing distance, push, scoop and shot at goal.
23.231Terms of the Game
What the Rules mean by the strokes, the injector, playing distance and a shot at goal.
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Deflecting is redirecting the ball's path without stopping or taking possession of it.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Deflect) · recuerdo
A flick is pushing the ball so that it is raised off the ground.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Flick) · recuerdo
Forehand is playing a ball which is to the right of the player in a forward direction.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Forehand) · recuerdo
A slap, a long pushing or sweeping movement before contact, is included in the definition of a hit.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Hit) · recuerdo
The injector is the attacker taking the push or hit from the back-line at a penalty corner.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Injector) · recuerdo
Playing distance is the distance within which a player can reach the ball to play it.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Playing distance) · recuerdo
It is an attempt to score from within the circle; it counts even if the ball misses, if the intention is to score.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Shot at goal) · recuerdo
A scoop raises the ball by placing the head of the stick under it and using a lifting movement.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Scoop) · aplicación
In a push both the ball and the head of the stick are in contact with the ground.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Push) · aplicación
A push keeps ball and stick on the ground, a flick pushes the ball up, a scoop lifts it from underneath.
Fuente: FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Push, Flick, Scoop) · aplicación
Fuentes
FIH Rules of Hockey, 2027 edition in force from 1 November 2026, Terminology (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Rules, not reproduced)
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Deflect)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Flick)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Forehand)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Hit)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Injector)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Playing distance)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Shot at goal)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Scoop)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Push)1
- FIH Rules 2027, Terminology (Push, Flick, Scoop)1