INTRODUCTION The game Substitutions THE PITCH The goal and striking circle The penalty spot Other lines EQUIPMENT The stick The ball Uniform Goalkeeper's equipment The umpires PLAYING THE GAME Extra time To start a half and restart after a goal General rule Open play Ball out of play Over the backline Scoring a goal Bully The raised ball Defending shots at goal Handling the ball Foot and ball contact UNDERSTANDING THE GAME Phases of the game Attacking objectives and skills Defending objectives and skills BASIC SKILLS Grip Footwork Vision and positioning ATTACKING PLAY Controlling the ball Running with the ball Dribbling 1 v 1 elimination skills technique Executing low lifts Passing Receiving the ball Shooting and goal-scoring DEFENDING PLAY Regaining possession Intercepting Tackling Channelling Marking Systems of play Goalkeeping RESTARTS AND SET PIECES Common restarts Free hits Hits-in from a corner Penalty corners PENALTIES Match penalties Match penalty procedure Personal penalties Personal penalty procedure CONTROL OF THE GAME The umpires Match officials HOCKEY VARIATIONS Stix Skills Mini hockey Zone hockey Glossary Hockey Chronology Index Imperial/Metric Conversion Table.