Untitled Flashcards Set
Q: How many players are on each team in floor hockey?
A: At least twelve players.
Q: What are the three main positions on a floor hockey team?
A: Goalie, fullbacks, halfbacks, and forwards.
Q: How many forwards are on a team?
A: Six.
Q: Who are the defenders in floor hockey?
A: Fullbacks and halfbacks.
Q: Where are defenders not allowed to go?
A: Beyond the centerline.
Q: What is the suggested playing strategy for forwards?
A: Stay on the offensive end and wait for defenders to clear the ball to them.
Q: What does a record of 4-2-3 mean?
A: 4 wins, 2 losses, 3 ties.
Q: How long is a floor hockey game?
A: 12 minutes.
Q: How often are substitutions made?
A: Every 2–3 minutes, if necessary.
Q: Why must all team members sit out at some point?
A: To ensure fair playing time.
Q: What must a player do after catching an airborne puck?
A: Immediately place it at their feet.
Q: When does a face-off occur (besides game start and after a goal)?
A:
Goalie catches an airborne puck
Goalie covers up a puck
Ball hits the back of the goal
Someone picks up or covers the ball with their foot
Ball is hit out of bounds
Q: What can the losing team do in the final 2 minutes?
A: Pull their goalie and add an extra forward.
Q: Is a goalie required in the final 2 minutes?
A: No, a team can choose to play without one.
Q: What happens if a game ends in a tie during a double round robin?
A: No overtime is played.
Q: What happens if a game ends in a tie during a double elimination tournament?
A: A shoot-out occurs.
Q: How is a shoot-out conducted?
A: Four players from each team go one-on-one with the goalie until a winner is determined.
Q: When are penalties assessed immediately?
A: In the final 3 minutes of the game.
Q: What is the penalty for roughing?
A: 2 minutes.
Q: What is the penalty for tripping?
A: 2 minutes.
Q: What is the penalty for slashing?
A: 2 minutes.
Q: What is the penalty for throwing the stick?
A: 2 minutes.
Q: What is the penalty for high sticking?
A: 3 minutes.
Q: What is the penalty for boarding?
A: 2 minutes.
Q: What is the penalty for illegal advancement?
A: 1 minute.
Q: What is “boarding” in floor hockey?
A: When a defender collides with and prevents an attacking player from gaining control of the puck along the walls or bleachers.