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They prevent major damage to the teeth, gums and mouth if a player is hit in the jaw (the guard cushions the teeth together and stops the tongue from being bitten). THey can also help lessen the impact and slightly reduce the risk of concussion.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoWhy do cricket player's use hard balls? Why do snooker players use hard balls? Why do Golf players use hard balls?
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∙ 15y agobecause your mom needed teeth protection in her game of tag team that is why it was invented.
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∙ 11y agoBecause, if you get hit in the head the shock can cause you to bite down, which would result in smashed teeth. So the mouth guard protects you from biting down.
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Can you use field hockey balls in lacrosse?
No Field Hockey balls are too hard and are not bouncy enough for lacrosse.
Do Field Hockey players play with a hard ball?
yes, hockey players do play with a hard ball. It is smooth depending on the brand e.g - kookaburra
What material is used to make a field hockey ball?
hard plastic, some balls have cork and hard plastic covering the cork
Do they use pucks in field hockey?
In field hockey, the ball is normally white, dimpled, made of hard plastic and around the size of a fist; most are hollow to achieve the correct weight. In ice hockey, a puck is used instead. It is normally black, smooth and made of hard solid rubber.
When did females begin playing field hockey?
Exactly when is hard to tell, but the first women's field hockey club was founded in 1887. The first women's field hockey national association was in Ireland in 1894.
Why do hockey players like the ice hard and cold?
so its easyer to skate on
Is field hockey a hard sport to play?
Person 1 Field hockey is just as hard as any sport, it all depends on the amount of dedication you put into it. Person 2 I've played some field hockey and a lot of ice hockey, and I found field hockey much harder. For one thing, it is unfair to those of us who are left shots. Because of the types of sticks in field hockey, we all had to shoot right. Also, a ball on grass is much harder to handle than a puck on ice. I didn't enjoy playing field hockey at all.
What are some similarities and differences between ice hockey and field hockey?
Playing surface: field hockey is played on fields, ice hockey is played on ice. Goals in field hockey are much larger. The field is much larger than the rink, almost 50% further in both dircetions.Equipment: field hockey players rarely wear more than a mouthguard and shinguards, while goalkeepers wear some extra padding and a helmet. Ice hockey players wear a lot of protective equipment, including shin- and armpads, helmets, mouthgaurds, chestpads and gloves. The shape and size of the stick in each sport is also markedly different.Teams: ice hockey teams can have 20 players, of which 6 play on the ice at any time. Field hockey teams can have 16 players, of which 11 can play on the field at any time. There is no specification on what positions must be included in a field hockey team, while ice hockey rosters have certain proportions that must be either goalkeepers or onice players.Rules: ice hockey is considerably more restrictive in how a game may be played, such as restrictions on where the puck can be passed, but comparatively quite violent - bodychecking is allowed as well as other forms of physical contact, and fighting is not considered a major violation. In field hockey, physical contact is very rare, and only occurs in normal contest for the ball (not as an option for making a tackle). the ball can be played in virtually any way that does not cause danger.Gameplay: ice hockey features a lot more time stoppages, like many north American sports, than field hockey. A field hockey team cannot choose when they have a timeout either. The ways of moving a ball/puck around are very different; in ice hockey, players may use their hands or skates, while in field hockey, the ball is often raised high above the surface or juggled on the stick.
Are a field hockey field and a soccer field the same size?
I'm just gessing because i don't play baceball.....but soccer is using the legs most and higher chance to get hit in the shin and baceball you can still get hit in the shin but not alwas as hard.
What do hockey players get out of hockey?
If played correctly, with hustle, and with heart, hockey will teach a player how to work with a team, how to work hard to achiesve something, and how to get up after a brutal hit. Hockey can also condition players legs, core, and upper body. A player will also come away from their hockey career knowing how to throw a wicked punch, which can come in handy.
How many ice hockey players are there in Finland?
est. 65,000 + some amateur players that play on frozen lakes in winter... with them it's hard to say, about 100,000-120,000.
How does field hockey relate to hockey?
Hockey refers to a family of sports, all of which involve two teams playing each other, using sticks to propel a ball or puck into the opponent's goal. Field hockey is one of those sports, in which teams of 11 play on a turf with J shaped sticks, a small hard ball around 73mm (2.9in) in diameter. Outside North America, field hockey is shortened to "hockey", therefore blurring the distinction. Other hockey sports include ice hockey (referred to as "hockey" in North America) and roller hockey.
