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The penalty corner (short corner) – how it works and what protective kit defenders wear
The penalty corner in field hockey: when it is awarded, the set-up, the 460 mm limit and what FIH rule 4.2 says about defenders' masks and gloves.
Training at home and in the garden – 6 stick and ball drills
Six stick and ball drills to do at home or in the garden: Indian dribble, figure of eight, push to a target, receiving. With a weekly plan.
Positions in field hockey – who is responsible for what
Goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards in field hockey: what each position does, formations, penalty corner roles and what it means for kit.
What to wear for autumn hockey training – layers, gloves and socks
Autumn field hockey training: three clothing layers, gloves, socks and a kit-bag checklist. How to avoid getting cold or overheating.
Indoor hockey – the key rule differences from outdoor hockey
Indoor versus outdoor hockey: no hitting, the ball stays on the floor, side-boards, six players and penalty corners. With FIH rule numbers.
Warming up before field hockey training and matches – a 15-minute routine
Jogging, mobility, activation, stick and ball, sprints – a 15-minute warm-up before training, a 20–25-minute match version and what to pack in your bag.
How to read the names of Gryphon, Ritual and TK sticks
Tour Pro25 G26, Velocity 95, U1 Late Bow – what series, numbers and bow profiles mean in Gryphon, Ritual and TK stick names, and why carbon is compared within a series.
Shin guards and mouthguards – what is compulsory and what is sensible
Shin guards and mouthguards in hockey – what the FIH recommends, where to check competition requirements and how to choose the right protection.
Goalkeeper kit from scratch – what a set consists of and how to build it up
Helmet, leg guards, kickers, hand protectors – what the FIH requires, in what order to build up a goalkeeper kit and how to read the TK1, TK2 and TK3 lines.
