floor hockey quiz

what is floor hockey a modification of

ice hockey

where did ice hockey begin

Canada (ew)

who created floor hockey

Tom Harter

Where was floor hockey created

Battle Creek, Michigan

when was floor hockey invented

1962

what is the outdoor version of field hockey sometimes called

street hockey

stick

Implement used to advance the puck.

blade

is the bottom of the stick that is used to strike the puck. Both sides can be used.

shaft

the long handle part of the stick that the player holds.

butt

the knob at the top of the shaft

puck

item players strike and try to put into the net for a score. One variation is to use a ball.

bully

the ground/stick motion that is repeated three times by the center forward to start the game. It is also used after every score.

mid field line

Center of the playing area. Bully is taken here

goal

cage or net where a team is trying to score. Each goal is worth one point

crease

area in front of the goal. Only the goalie is allowed in the crease.

Forwards

There are 3 offensive front line players. Their most important responsibility is to attack and score

Backs

There are 3 defensive back line players. They must stay on the side of the floor that they are defending. Their responsibility is to assist the goalie and prevent the attacking team from scoring.

Goalie

Uses a larger stick with a bigger blade. Prevents the other team from scoring. The goalie has privileges when playing inside the crease. A. May use hands or feet to stop the puck. B. May throw the puck as long as it lands on her side of the court. C. Only player allowed in the crease

things you cant do

No body checking, holding, or tripping another player.

No player may stop or advance the puck with her hands or feet.

No player can raise the stick above her waist = high sticks

No hitting another player’s stick or body with your stick.

No player is allowed in the crease except the goalie.

No out of bounds.

how many hands must always be on the stick

two

the floor should be ___ __than it is__ ____

longer; wide

what happens if a violation occurs

a free hit is awarded

what happens if a violation occurs in the crease by the defense

a penalty hit is awarded

free hit

Shot taken as a result of a violation. The opposing team at the site of the infraction takes the free hit. A score cannot be the result of a free hit. All other players must be at least 5 yards away from the player taking the free hit. Another player must touch the puck after a free hit before the player taking the free hit is allowed to play it again.

penalty hit

Shot awarded to the offense when the defense commits a violation in
the crease. A forward at the foul line takes the shot. Only the goalie can defend
the shot. As soon as contact is made by the forward the puck is live and in play.