Basic Field Hockey Skills

Basic Field Hockey Skills

1. Dribbling

• Controlling and moving the ball smoothly while running using short, quick taps with the stick.
  
  

2. Passing

• Sending the ball accurately to teammates using push, slap, or hit passes.
  
  

3. Receiving

• Stopping or controlling the ball when receiving a pass, often using the stick’s flat side.
  
  

4. Shooting

• Striking the ball toward the goal with power and accuracy, using techniques like hits, flicks, or pushes.
  
  

5. Tackling

• Defending by legally intercepting or taking the ball from an opponent using stick skills.
  
  

6. Positioning

• Maintaining strategic placement on the field to support offense and defense.