Introduction of hockey

Definition of hockey

Hockey is the national game of Pakistan. Hockey is also known as ice hockey. It is played between two teams. Every team has 11 players. Hockey is played on ice rank between two opposite teams who try to hit the round puck into the opponent team.

Explain!

This game is not just popular in Pakistan it is also famous in other many countries. This game is played on artificial fields, turf made of plastic, ice, and grass.

Players

Total 11 players played in hockey. One goalie, eleven players, and ten players in the outfield make up a team.

One- ice officials

• Referee
• Linesmen
• Off- ice officials
• Goal judge
• Video goal judge
• Official scorer
• Penalty time keeper
• Game time keeper

Benefits of hockey    

It can relies our stress. It gave us a great relax. It show our teamwork. It maintain discipline. Hockey is a big source of fitness. It can increase our thinking point. It is a game that teach us the leadership and sportsmanship. Hockey has many social benefits like foster teamwork, communication, camaraderie, encourages, social connection and networking.

History of hockey

 Hockey is start playing before 4,000 years ago. It is found in Egypt, Iran and Greece. The modern hockey is introduce in mid – 19 century.    

Importance of hockey

The sport that is most prevalent in the world to watch and play is hockey. From a player’s perspective, hockey is the most significant game.

 It is a game of 60 mints. These minutes are full of enjoyment, suspense and excitement. This 60 mints are the test of a player’s tolerance, patience and justice. Because a good player having this type of all qualities. A player can make a good relationship with other team members.

Necessary things we used in hockey

• Hockey sticks
• Helmet
• Shin guard
• Elbow pad
• Ice hockey equipment
• Shoulder pad
• Hockey pants
• Neck guard
• Gloves
• Ice skate
• Hockey bag
• Hockey skate
• Hockey sticks
• Leg pads
• Water bottle
• Jersey

How to learn a hockey?

It is challenging for a player to interact with and learn a game.

 It consist of hard work and improvement. When you play or learn a game you develop your skills. So learning is a process which is not ending in any point. So you should pay your attention in every mint.

Hockey tournament

• Olympic games: after every four years
• Hockey world cup: after four years between Olympic games
• Champion trophy: scraped since 2018

Types of hockey

• Ice hockey
• Filed hockey
• Street hockey
• Bandy hockey
• Roller hockey
• Sledge hockey
• Under water hockey
• Air hockey
• Ball hockey
• Broomball hockey
• Floor hockey

 The impact of hockey on society

Culturally hockey

• Unites people across social classes
• Create a sense of community 
• Inspire patriotism
• Developing national pride

Economically hockey

• Generate billions of dollars$
• Create jobs for other player who played professionally player turn into stadium staff.

Positions

• Goaltender
• Defenseman
• Forwards
• Left wing
• Center
• Right wing