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== == Bobby Hull, in the 1960's, had the fastest slap shot, timed at just over 100 mph. In the more modern era, with metal or composite sticks, the speeds are just a bit slower, around 98 or 99 mph. Of course, speed is NOT that important in goal scoring. Accuracy and a fast release are much more important than raw speed is. Being able to "put it in the hole" is the skill, not blasting the puck into the goalie's pads.
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EzraThe fastest drag flickers would have to be Sohail Abbas, Brett Lee, Taeke Taekema, Hayden Shaw... They can drag flick at speeds in excess of 120km/hour.
what about sandeep singh ? indian prodigy ... he can drag ball at speds in excess of 150kmph
a drive is the most powerful Field Hockey shot, and can usually go the furthest. you hold the stick with both hands at the top of the grip and step into the drive. follow through by pointing the stick ahead
An average hockey player can hit from anywhere between 70 and 100 km/h, depending on age and experience. Some are capable of up to 130km/h.
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How do score in field hockey UK?
you hit the heavy ball in the goal
What is the term for hitting a field hockey stick three times against another stick and competing for the ball?
The action is called a bully. In modern field hockey, the sticks are only tapped (not hit!) once together, before the ball is in play.
How do you restart in field hockey after a goal?
you go to the center of the field and put the ball there and then you hit each others sticks 2 times and the off you go!
What is the different between horse polo and field hockey?
Apart from the fact that you use a stick to hit a ball into a goal, everything.
Could a field hockey ball hit you in the head hard enough to kill you?
Easily. Almost any player at men's grade (and many in women's grades) can hit the ball hard enough to do so - and there are also many players, especially at international level, who can push or flick the ball that fast - even if the victim is wearing head protection.
Why do field hockey sticks have a bend?
Field Hockey Field are flat to ensure that the ball can not roll in any direction unless it is moved by the players and to make it safe for players. if the ground was uneven it would be dangerous for the players to hit the ball incase the ball hit a bump in the grass or astroturf and was lifted into the air and hit a player.
What must you use to make contact with the ball in hockey?
depending if you mean field or ice hockey or even street hockey depends if you are versing a ball or a puck but i will assume you mean field. A hockey stick, shin guards and the keepers gloves are all the objets allowed to legally make contact with the ball. naturally the ball will fly up a bit and hit bodies/head but actively if is just these and really should only be the stick.
When is a push in awarded in field hockey?
Whenever the ball leaves the sides of the pitch. If the ball leaves the ends of the pitch it will either be a 16 yard hit or a long corner.
In which sports do we have corners?
a short corner is taken on the back line in the D and has too be hit out of the D before it can be shot at goal, a long corner is taken from the sideline and has to move 5 metres before its hit into the D
What is a self pass in field hockey?
A push pass is where you put the field hockey stick against the ball (as if you had just stopped it) and shove it towards the desired target. When the ball is moving, you should end with your stick facing the target. It should not make a noise like a slap shot does, since you never actually hit the ball.
What 3 rules which apply to the stick in field hockey?
you must hit the the ball with the flat side of the stick. you must keep the bottom of the stick below knee level when tackling you have to hit the ball and not the opponents stick
What is the adjective in the sentence she can hit a fast ball?
fast ball
