Hitting its way to sucsess! (Hockey - General)

Member Name: CathyKitchen

Product:	Hockey - General
Date:	01/11/09 (9 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Everything - Fun, Exciting. Enjoyable

Disadvantages: None

This sport is too much fun to be missed!

------General aim---------

The aim of hockey it to take the ball up to the other teams goal and score, basically working on the same principal as football.

------Teams---------

Teams are made up of 11 players:

Goalie
Sweeper

Right Back Centre Back Left Back

Right Mid Centre Mid Left Mid

Right wing Centre Forward Left Wing


The other team line up like this oppsoite, with the two centre forwards beside eachother ready for hit out

--------Rules---------

I am not going to swamp you in rules but here is some basic ones

1] Stick must not be lifted above shoulder height

2] No direct contact allowed

3] No kicking the ball

4] Must shoot inside the circle

---------Why should you enjoy hockey?----------

Hockey is enjoyable for people at any age, here is a few reasons why...

- Good way to make friends
- Works on team skills
- Enjoyable matches
- Good excersise.
- Great feeling when you win
-Whole team is involved


I would really urge you to give hockey a go. I know many of you may be put off at school, but just give it a try and I promise you will love it!

Summary: A great sport for any age! Don't hesitate to start