BALL GAMES: HOCKEY
Definition of Hockey
Hockey is a field event played between two teams comprising eleven players each. The game is played with hockey sticks and a ball.
History and Development of Hockey
There is no clear record of the origin of hockey, but records show that the people of ancient Greece, Romans and Persians played the game as of 541 BC. Modern hockey started in 1876 AD when a new set of rules and regulations was formed in 1887.
– In 1900, the International Federation of Hockey was formed in England.
– In 1901, hockey was introduced to the USA.
– In 1952, the first major international hockey competition was held.
Basic Skills and Techniques Used in Hockey
The following are the basic skills and techniques used in hockey:
(i) The dribble/dribbling.
(ii) The drive/hit/hitting.
(iii) The stopping.
(iv) The passing.
(v) The Scooping.
(vi) The flick.
(vii) The goalkeeping.
(viii) The tackling.
(ix) The push.
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