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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.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe hook at the head of the stick helps with controlling the ball and allows a player to drag the ball and Indian-dribble easier. Most sticks also have a bow along the shaft; this gives extra speed to flicks, helps with dribbling and can make it easier to raise the ball with a hit.
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∙ 13y agoBecause field hockey ball is extremely small and it would be nearly impossible for a goalie to stop the ball if the net was bigger.
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∙ 11y agoTo reduce drag on the dimple faced ball and so that when playes fall they don't suffer burns and abrasions.
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What countries are field hockey sticks manufactured in?
Most field hockey sticks are made in Pakistan.
Where are field hockey sticks made?
In hockey stick factories.
What sport do the Black Sticks play?
hockey (real hockey AKA field hockey)
Are Astroturf hockey sticks more expensive than field hockey sticks?
Generally, they are both the same as far as I know.
What is sticks made out of?
Hockey sticks were originally made out of wood. But now a days Pro Hockey sticks are made of graphite woven from carbon. NHL players have their sticks custom made accoring to them and what makes them play better. Each player has a different way they like their sticks. The Sticks are made of graphite because they can easily bend when they're taking a shot on goal. Wood sticks can't bend.
Gryphon field hockey sticks what country makes them?
Australia
Can you use metal hockey sticks?
In ice hockey, sticks may incorporate metal, and aluminum is a common choice to make the whole shaft from. In field hockey, metal is banned from use in sticks for safety reasons.
How does a field hockey stick get flex?
The materials a hockey stick is made of are naturally springy or flexible. Each one ranges from quite firm and stiff to very giving in nature. The combination they are in, and how they are put together, controls how flexible a stick will be and where it wil bend to any amount. For field hockey sticks, the permanent bend is often built in as part of the molding and manufacture process; this bow can increase with age, and different bows are used in different sticks. The oldest of bowed sticks were originally straight, but gained a bow through age and exposure (the weather and conditions would warp the wood).
What is the New Zealand field hockey team called?
The Black Sticks.
Are Grays' field hockey sticks good?
While 'good' is a matter of opinion, they are sturdy and dependable sticks which are good for beginners.
Where did Gryphon hockey sticks originate?
Western Australia, Ben Ballentine and some friends had some custom made by the people who make the gryphon field hockey sticks and people liked them so they made more
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.
