Guides
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.
Stick bag – how to pack for training and a tournament
Stick sleeve, combo bag or backpack with a stick tunnel? Types of hockey bags plus two packing lists: for a regular training session and for a full tournament day.
How to choose stick length – sizes for children and adults
The hip test, a height table and the "one size of spare at most" rule – how to choose hockey stick length for a child and an adult without ruining technique.
Indoor stick – how it differs from an outdoor stick and how to choose one
Lighter, thinner, more flexible – why a different stick is used indoors, how its construction differs and which model to choose for your first indoor season.
