Invictus Sport | Field Hockey

Field Hockey

The game of field hockey is played widely across the world. It is played in over 100 countries. It is a popular family orientated sport, played mainly in clubs by both men and women. The game is also played in many schools and offers a lifetime of both sporting and social opportunities for players, officials and administrators alike. With the advent of synthetic pitches and composite hockey sticks, the game has not only become quicker but evolved to introduce new skills to complement it's natural evolution

Field Hockey - Reverse Hit

Hitting the ball on the reverse has evolved drastically over the years. From an upright stance in the early years to now getting low and shifting grips in a split second to deliver firm accurate shots on goal. Highly skilled players can seamlessly pass on the reverse. It is a must have skill for any modern hockey player these days.

Field Hockey - Hitting & Pushing

Hitting is used in many different situations of a field hockey game. Hits are used to make long passes, clearing out of defence and even when taking shots on goal. It's important to be able to hit with power while keeping the ball firmly along the surface. In this section we will cover off the different ways we can hit. Namely the drive, the slap and the push.

Field Hockey - Tackling

Keeping the ball enables your team to maintain possession and dictate the tempo of the game. In order to do this, we must first ensure we win the ball. Tackling coupled with timing and footwork plays a pivotal role in winning and keeping the ball.

Field Hockey, Tackling Basic Training (simple to complex )

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Field Hockey - Trapping

Flawless trapping ability, coupled with excellent footwork and vision. Can dramatically improve a player's first touch. Trapping is also an essential skill in penalty corner attacking situations. We will cover both examples in this section.

Field Hockey - Flicking

The flick is an important movement in field hockey, in which a player shoots or “flicks” the ball by elevating it with their stick. Sometimes referred to as an overhead, it is also a great way to get over a high opposition press.

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