floor hockey

Blocking - A foul for blocking an opponent with the body.  

Centerline – Line across the center of the court, dividing line in which defensemen and forwards  cannot cross.  

Center circle – Circle where the puck is put into play at the beginning of a period, after a goal,  or after a foul.  

Defensemen – A backcourt player that works with the goalie to prevent the opponents from  scoring points.  

Stick Handling – Alternate taps with both sides of the stick blade to move the puck down the  floor.  

Forward – Offensive player that works with the center to attempt to score points.  

Goal line – If the puck crosses the line in front of the goal the shooting team receives a point.  Goalie – Player that defends the teams’ goal.  

High Sticking – A foul for raising the hockey stick blade above the players’ waist.  

Pass – A sudden flicking motion with the wrist to move the puck with speed and accuracy to a  teammate.  

Puck – A flat disc made of plastic that is dribbled, passed and shot during the game.  

Rebound – a shot taken while the goalie is off balance from blocking a previous shot attempt.  Shot – A sudden flicking motion with the wrist to move the puck with speed and accuracy into  the goal.  

Slashing – Hitting an opponent when you have no chance of hitting the puck. (Attempting to  play through an opponent.)  

Stick – A wooden dowel with a flat plastic blade on the end used to move the puck up and down  the floor.  

Tripping – Using the stick or part of the body to knock an opponent down. 

Wrist shot- While the puck is on the floor, the player uses a sweeping motion with the stick on the floor  the entire time until the shot is completed toward the goal. 

Slap shot- Player lifts stick and uses a sweeping motion to make contact with puck on the floor. Deflection- While in front of the net a player uses their stick to redirect the puck toward the net.

Floor Hockey originally started as modified ice hockey, which could be played on streets. As floor hockey developed, rules were kept simple to encourage maximum activity, continuous play, and safety. 

The object of the game is for the team in possession of the puck to maneuver it through the defense of the opposing team, pass it by the goalkeeper, and shoot it into the goal cage. A goal is worth one point. The defensive team tries to break up the attack, capture control of the puck, and move it back up the floor in an assault on the other team's goal. 

Playing Area-The game starts in the center face-off circle. A goal box or crease extends in front and to each side of the goal and serves as a restraining line for all players except the goalkeeper. 

A regulation hockey game consists of three 8 minute periods with 5 minutes rest periods between them. Action continues non-stop until halted by a penalty call, a forced face off, or a goal is scored. 

Teams- A regulation team consists of six players. 

Center- the center is the only player who is allowed to move full court, serving both as offense and defense. 

Forwards- 2 forwards or wings work with the center to set up the offensive plays and score goals. Forwards are not allowed to step past the centerline to help their defense. Guards- 2 defensive players, or guards, are stationed midway between their goal and the centerline, one on each side of the court. Defense players are not allowed to step past the centerline. 

Goalkeeper- prevents the other team from shooting the puck though the goal. The goalkeeper can use his/her hands, feet, body, or stick, to stop the puck. My hold the puck for up to 3 seconds, then the puck must be released or a face-off will be called. The goalie may not throw or roll the puck past the centerline. The goalie is the only person allowed in the crease. 

Roughing fouls are violations of safety precautions. Player will receive a 2 minute timeout in the penalty box. 

They include: 1. High sticking, 2.Tripping and Hooking, 3. Cross-Checking, 4. Elbowing or Butt-ending, 5. Slashing, 6. Body Checking, and 7. Contacting the Goalie in the Goal Crease. 

Sticks should not be carried above the waist 

Misconduct Fouls: 1.Catching, holding or carrying the puck 2. Sliding Block 3. Offside 

Foot violation - may not use your feet to stop or control the puck 

Offside- The forwards and guards are restricted to their zones of play and may not step across the centerline at anytirne.