Sticks, Turf and Kit

The flat side, the face, is the side that plays the ball.

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The head is the curved part at the bottom.

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The toe is the end of the curved head.

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A grip wrap covers the handle for a firm hold.

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The bow is the curve along the length of the stick.

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Grips wear smooth and need rewrapping long before the stick is done.

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A bow nearer the head helps flicks and drag-flicks.

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Grip at the top, then shaft, head and toe.

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Face and edges are used; the back is not.

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The tip of the curved head is the toe.

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Beginner sticks are usually constructed of wood.

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Wood is lightweight, less rigid and more forgiving.

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Players move on to a more powerful composite stick.

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Composites mix carbon, glass fibre and other materials.

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A stiff stick transfers more energy to the ball.

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A forgiving stick makes stopping and control easier.

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Stick length, style and weight is based on individual preference.

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From forgiving wood to powerful composite.

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More carbon, more stiffness.

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Wood is lighter and more forgiving.

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Too long is hard to manoeuvre; too short is awkward and limits power.

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A stick that is too long will be difficult to manoeuvre.

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A stick too short may be awkward and limit power.

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Many players judge from the ground to the hip bone.

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Length follows height.

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Two players of the same height may still prefer different lengths.

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Shorter sticks favour tight skills.

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Measure, check, grip, test.

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Shorter for small children, longer as they grow.

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Shoulder height is too long for most players.

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The stick must pass through a ring with an inside diameter of 51 mm.

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Maximum weight 737 g.

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The bow must not exceed 25 mm.

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Limits keep lifted shots safer.

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Maximum total length 105 cm.

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A thicker stick would not pass through.

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Equipment specifications are set by the FIH.

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25 mm, 51 mm, then 105 cm.

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Weight, ring, bow, length.

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The ring test checks the stick's width.

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Scuffed balls run and bounce less truly.

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Usually white or orange, but any colour that contrasts with the surface.

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Dimples cut aquaplaning when the turf is wet.

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Any colour that contrasts with the playing surface.

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Weight 156-163 g.

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USA Field Hockey offers it as beginner equipment.

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Different balls may be used for development training and play.

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A golf ball, the normal hockey ball, then the oversized GO Ball.

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Dimples matter most when wet.

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Dimples reduce aquaplaning on wet turf.

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Elite outdoor hockey is played on water-based turf.

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Hockey5s is played on synthetic turf, grass and sometimes sand-based turf.

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Indoor is played on hard courts, including gym floors.

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Watering makes the ball run fast and true.

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The chop is only used on astro fields.

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The drag can only be used effectively on artificial turf.

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Synthetic turf made the game faster and passing more effective.

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Watered turf is fastest.

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Grass, then turf, then watered turf.

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Wet, smooth synthetic: water-based turf.

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Short rubber studs grip without damaging turf.

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Spikes tear turf and can injure players.

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Grass needs studs for grip.

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Indoor is played on hard courts with flat soles.

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Match the shoe to the surface.

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Kickers protect and help clear the ball.

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Players must not wear anything dangerous to other players.

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Flat soles, short studs, longer studs.

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Surface, choice, laces, test.

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Short rubber studs suit turf.

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Field players are strongly recommended to wear shin, ankle and mouth protection.

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Hand protection must not increase the natural size of the hands significantly.

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Face masks for defending penalty corners.

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All field players must remove corner equipment before taking part in play outside their 23.

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For medical reasons, a smooth close-fitting face mask, soft headgear or goggles.

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Knee pads may be worn outside the socks if their colour matches or is black.

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Mouth guards prevent dental injury.

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Mouth, hands, shins, ankles.

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Finish, remove, then play on.

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Corner protective equipment is allowed.

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A goalkeeper wears at least protective headgear, leg guards and kickers.

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A goalkeeper wears a different colour shirt.

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Keepers keep the helmet on throughout play; the stroke is the only exception.

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Blockers are the keeper's hand protectors.

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A throat protector hangs below the helmet.

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It is vital the goalkeeper has the correct equipment.

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Padding protects against hard balls.

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Head, chest, legs, feet.

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Body, legs, feet, then head and hands.

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Helmet, blockers, pads and kickers: goalkeeping kit.

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A damaged stick can splinter and hurt someone.

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A good grip gives control.

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Drying stops smells and damage.

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Rough edges are dangerous.

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Clean guards stay safe to use.

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A damaged grille or strap is a safety risk.

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Heat can weaken composite and glue.

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Stick, guards, mouth guard, pack.

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A worn grip is minor; a crack is serious.

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Rough parts are dangerous to others.

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