Hockey
Hockey is a sport that involves two teams playing against each other by trying to maneuver a ball, or a puck, into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick. There are many types of hockey including ice hockey, field hockey, and roller hockey.
History[edit | edit source]
Hockey is believed to date back to early civilizations which may have been played on the ice of frozen lakes in Northern Europe. The modern game of hockey emerged in England in the mid-18th century and is largely attributed to the growth of public schools, such as Eton. The first Hockey Association was formed in the UK in 1876 and drew up the first formal set of rules.
Types of Hockey[edit | edit source]
There are several different types of hockey:
- Ice Hockey: Played on a large flat area of ice, using a three-inch-diameter (76.2 mm) vulcanized rubber disc called a puck. This puck is often frozen before high-level games to decrease the amount of bouncing and friction on the ice. The game is contested between two teams of skaters.
- Field Hockey: Played on gravel, natural grass, or sand-based or water-based artificial turfs, with a small, hard ball. The game is popular among both males and females in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe, Asia, Australia, and South Africa.
- Roller Hockey: Also known as "quad hockey" or "inline hockey". Played on both quad and inline skates, the quad hockey is played using a ball and the inline hockey is played using a puck.
Rules[edit | edit source]
The rules of hockey are very similar to the rules of football except that players must use their sticks to hit the ball and not their feet. The game is played between two teams of 11 players who try to score a goal by hitting the ball into the opponent's net using their hockey sticks.
Equipment[edit | edit source]
The main pieces of equipment required in hockey are a stick, a ball or puck, and protective gear. The hockey stick is usually between five and six feet long, made of wood, plastic, carbon fibre or a composite material. The ball or puck is made of hard rubber and is usually black.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
| Hockey Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
