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How can a beginner improve at field hockey?

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Adam Falla is a Hockey Coach and the Director at Leap Hockey in Austin, Texas. Adam co-founded Leap Hockey, an online platform to help players develop their skills & hockey fitness. Adam has been coaching for over 25 years in the UK & US and was one of the US Men's Masters Coaches at the Exin World Cup in Teresa, Spain 2018. He has also been the Head Coach at Lonestar FHC.

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In-person coaching is really valuable because field hockey is a technically complicated sport. Look for instructors and coaches with experience and join their classes or teams!

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Is there an offsides rule?

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Yes; you cannot cross the opposing team's blue line before the puck does.

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How can you get into a team?

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If you're a kid, joining a local league team is an easy and fun first step. If you're in college and want to join the NHL, wait for a scout to come by and try to impress him with your hockey skills.

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What if you are a kid and you want to join a hockey team?

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There are many local teams that you can join. if you are interested in hockey lookup youth teams in your area. Let you parents know and maybe they can help you find a local team.

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Can you kick the puck with your foot?

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Not if you want your goal to count. A puck that is deflected off a player's skate counts as a goal, but you can't use a distinct kicking motion to get that puck into the net.

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Is there a league for kids born in 2008? I'm a beginner and I want to play for the first time.

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There are different leagues suited for all ages over three. You'd probably be in the "squirt" or "peewee" division. You can find those all over, and the easy types of leagues suited for beginners are B and A house hockey. AA and AAA are very advanced and professional.

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Can I play ice hockey as a girl?

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Of course! I'm a girl and I play ice hockey. You can look for a girls' league in your area, or just try out for a boys' team.

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How do I join the NHL?

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Generally, the NHL scouts its players from college teams, but visit their website for more information.

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Is hockey easy to master?

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Like any sport, ice hockey takes years to learn to reach a professional extent, but how easy it is differs from player to player. Some kids are naturals, and pick up the game in a year; others are not, and take many more years.

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Where do the refs get their uniform?

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You can get reffing uniforms from most sports stores and stores that sell hockey equipment.

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How do you get shot points and what is their purpose?

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The purpose of a shot is to score a goal. You also get "personal points" or stats when you keep track of your assists and goals.

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What types of hockey training aids work best for off-ice?

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A lacrosse ball is really good for practicing your stick handling, and you can practice shots with pucks and a net.

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Can you explain the point system? Is it like basketball or soccer?

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Each goal is worth one point, like in soccer or lacrosse. It's not like basketball or football where points are based on distance or anything like that.

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Should I wham into opposing players Broad Street Bullies-style if I am in a kids house league?

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If your league is under bantam, that would likely be considered as a check (unless it's accidental), sending you to the penalty box.

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What rules apply to the use of a hockey stick?

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Keep your stick on the ice at all times; it is easier to receive a pass that way. Don't hold your stick up in the air; you could be called out for high sticking. Don't trip people or hit people with your stick; that's a penalty.

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Can I work my way up and become a pro at 25 if I haven't played since middle school?

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It's pretty unlikely. Most hockey players are in their early to mid 20s and you'd just be starting out at that age. But if you're willing to put in a lot of effort to catch up, anything is possible!

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What are the moves called in goaltender?

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Some moves are called power slides, butterflies, shuffles, stance, hug the post, glove save, blocker save, kick save and more.

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Is the point system different than other games?

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It's like soccer. One goal is a point. Points cannot be removed or added any other way besides getting the puck in the net.

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I play hockey. What outside of the rink workouts should I do?

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Push-ups work well. Also, make sure to practice hockey off-ice. Running before games will also improve your game.

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How do I shoot the puck? Can I score on my own goalie?

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To shoot, as the article states, pull the puck back with your stick with weight on your back leg, and shift your weight to the other once you flick it forward. However, you must be careful not to shoot the puck into your own net because the point will count if you score on your own goaltender.

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I've never played hockey in my life. I am 13 years old and although I've learned to skate, I am afraid of others judging me because they've played such a long time. Advice?

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Hockey is an enjoyable sport and is best approached with that attitude. If you are nervous about other people criticizing you, join a beginner team where they teach you everything from scratch. There will be no judgment there.

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Can you clear the puck into the other end?

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Yes, you can but it will be called as an icing if you do not get over the red line first (middle line).

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I'm 59, a woman, an intermediate-level skater on hockey skates. I want to play hockey with other adults, but can't afford the "learn to play" classes at $100/six lessons. What are my best options?

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If you go to your local rink, play D league. It is a league for less-skilled players who may not be able to compete at a high level. At this level you can learn through experience by playing regularity.

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I am new to hockey and just bought all the gear I need to play. I was excited and suiting up for the first time until I got to the skates. How do I know which foot the skates go on?

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The skate should look as if it’s curved for the shape of your left or right foot. If one foot doesn’t feel right or like it’s bending the wrong way, then you might have put it on the wrong foot.

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Can a girl play in the NHL?

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Yes, and there have been females who have played in the NHL. The goalie position is most suitable for a female and likely the only position recorded so far, but it is not impossible. Contact them for more details if you're interested in this pathway.

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Can you play at any age?

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You can start at any age older than 3 years old, as long as you are fit and agile.

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