If you are new to hockey here is a simple guide on how to play the game
In line hockey is played on an enclosed Rink or Pitch measuring about 40 x 20 metres. Free standing goals are positioned at each end of the rink about two metres away from the ends. Along the sides of the rink are
the players benches, penalty box and scorers/timekeepers box.
There are sixteen players and two netminders in a squad of players. Only four players and one netminder are allowed on the pitch at any one time, this is called a line.
The match is put into play by a referee dropping a puck in between two opposing players, this is called a
face off.
After gaining possession of the puck the object of the game is to proceed up the rink and shoot into the opponents goal by defeating the netminder.
Fouls can be called for many offences which may result in the player having to "cool off" in the penlty box. Fouls include tripping, Checking (Agressively charging at another player), holding and interferrence.
Play is split into set periods averaging fifteen minutes long depending on the competition.
The team with the greatest number of goals wins!!!
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BIPHA South Wales - A Guide to the Rules
BIPHA South Wales - A Guide to the Rules
