Here are the most important rules of field hockey: Players are only allowed to hit the ball with the flat side of their stick. No players except the goalie are allowed to hit the ball with any part of their body in an effort to control the ball.

Every player has a hockey stick of which they can only use one side of the stick to hit the ball. A gaol is scored when the ball is successfully hit into the opponent’s goal from within the 16 yard area. The ball must be passed or dribbled using the stick and no other body part is allowed to intentionally come into contact with the ball.

The Basic Field Hockey Rules Players must use the flat side of their hockey sticks Goalkeepers can only play the ball with their stick when they are outside the circle Goalkeepers cannot cross the halfway line. Substitutions can be made at any time during the game but must occur at the designated substitution area on the sideline.

Each team consists of 11 players, including a goalkeeper who wears protective equipment. Players move the ball by hitting it with their sticks, which are usually made of wood or composite materials. Players are not allowed to use their feet, hands, or any other body part to control the ball, and they cannot obstruct or tackle other players.