Field hockey fans will find plenty to cheer about in this informative volume, whether they prefer to experience field hockey on the field or from the bleachers. Readers learn the game's history, brush up on its rules, and discover notable teams. Vibrant and dynamic photos demonstrate key equipment and techniques to help readers improve their style and become better players. A clear discussion of the rules, including fouls, instructs readers in what is and is not permitted during a game. The text also focuses on key offensive and defensive strategies that lead to success in this increasingly popular sport.

Field hockey fans will find plenty to cheer about in this informative volume, whether they prefer to experience field hockey on the field or from the bleachers. Readers learn the game's history, brush up on its rules, and discover notable teams. Vibrant and dynamic photos demonstrate key equipment and techniques to help readers improve their style and become better players. A clear discussion of the rules, including fouls, instructs readers in what is and is not permitted during a game. The text also focuses on key offensive and defensive strategies that lead to success in this increasingly popular sport.

This is a practical Handbook for youth Field Hockey coaches, and parents. It has 152 individual pictures and 81 illustration variations to look at. All the skill activities and drills are numbered for easy reference between coaches, kids, and parents. Complete with diagram, illustration, and explanation for each one. It covers all the fundamentals you will need to get started in youth field hockey. It also has training games to play, sample practice schedules, a glossary of field hockey terms, a section on Umpires and penalties, a stair step learning guide, equipment information, general game rules, a new parent orientation guide, the playing field size, and many plays to run to get your team started.

The title of this book has changed to FIELD HOCKEY: THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE: Full Color Edition.

The title of this book has changed to FIELD HOCKEY: THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE: B&W Edition.

Traces the history of this 4000-year-old sport and explains its rules and scoring.

Complete with strategies and tactics, training games, playing field size, new parent orientation, referee's information, penalties information, playing equipment, and a glossary of terminology, this practical guide book features 236 individual pictures, illustrations, and charts.