name any three types of strokes in hockey?
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Hockey shots and strokes
The hit: this type of shot is a powerful hit with a good backswing, with both hands together at the top of the stick. ...
The push: this is a hockey stroke with no backswing, executed using a quick wrist stroke, to push the ball accurately along the ground.
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In hockey each side has 11 players (a goalkeeper and 10 outfield players) from a squad of 16 players. The outfield players can be put into three general categories — defenders, midfielders and attackers, with the side’s tactics defining the system that they will play around those positions. Here is a quick run-down of what each position entails.
The hockey goalkeeper. The goalkeeper is the only player who is able to touch the ball with any part of his or her body, but unlike their counterparts in football, hockey keepers are not allowed to pick the ball up. Goalkeepers wear special clothing, including protective headgear, pads and gloves. Since they are quite literally in the firing line, goalkeepers need to possess bravery amongst other key attributes including agility and quick reaction speeds.
Hockey defenders. The defender’s main aim should be to prevent the opposition from scoring. A defender’s strength lies in good anticipation and strong tackles to rob the opposition of possession. They should also be cool in possession of the ball, particularly when in their own half as a misplaced pass is often punished by a goal. Defensive hockey positions include full backs, center-backs and sweepers.
Hockey midfielders and attackers. Midfielders are the real heartbeat of the side as their role is to both to attack and defend. They need to have lots of stamina to get up and down the pitch in both a destructive and creative manner — either by putting in the vital tackle or interception or by playing the vital pass to set up a scoring opportunity for an attacker to pounce upon. Positions include holding and attacking midfielders and centres