The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper. The key rule differential between field hockey and soccer lies with there being no offside rule in field hockey allowing for an extremely fast, potentially high scoring and exciting game.
In BC, the outdoor game is played on both grass and artificial surfaces. Not merely an outdoor sport, field hockey is also played as an indoor sport six aside on gymnasium floors that allow for an even faster game.
The origins of the game can be traced back to the earliest civilizations of the world, but the modern game of field hockey was developed in the British Isles. Many rules and concepts changed during the early years as the game spread throughout the British Empire.
From these origins sprung not only the formidable field hockey nations of India, Pakistan and Australia but the development of the game in over countries. As a result, field hockey became the second largest team sport in the world, after soccer. Records show that as early as , clubs in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island were enjoying regular fixtures. Schools also started playing the game with the earliest record being a match played between a girls and boys team in at Vancouver High School.
Children on hockey teams experience a team spirit that encourages trust, responsibility and sportsmanship. These lessons extend into adulthood as teammates turn into coworkers, coaches become bosses, and teams become the companies for which they work Dave Jensen.
An often overlooked benefit of team sports, including hockey, is developing the ability to accept the highs and lows in life with poise and balance. Experiencing the wins and losses that come with hockey helps a child deal with the wins and losses in life all that much better.
Hockey also promotes a strong sense of self, a positive self-esteem and pride. Utilizing positive self-talk and managing stress help balance a child's outlook on life. Hockey improves mental agility. Hockey is a fast sport. Plays develop in seconds, and momentum can shift in the blink of an eye. A child who can learn how to operate in that sort of environment will improve his or her ability to make quick decisions and think on his or feet.
Concentration is also improved; being able to concentrate while playing will make it easier to concentrate while learning. It's also a sport of strategy. Understanding how one event can lead to—or even create—another is essential to life success. When a child develops the skills to do that on the ice, that child can then translate the skills to life.
Children also learn how to use mental imagery, a skill that can aid in understanding how to do something. Mental imagery is also frequently used by adults to achieve goals. Building power in these large muscle groups will also strengthen their postural muscles. Natural muscle strengthening that comes from playing a sport as opposed to weight-lifting is highly beneficial in children.
Improved muscle strength ensures optimal bone growth and prevents injury. Children as young as 3 years old can balance on one leg briefly. Their stability on their feet is often a reflection of how well they can recruit their core, glutes, and stabilizing muscles. The skills required to play hockey, such as balancing on skates while passing a puck, provide children opportunities to work on their balance reactions. Working on balance strategies in the ankles and hips will also help children become more aware of their bodies and improve their proprioception the sense of where their joint positions are in space.
Learning any new motor skill and training for any sport requires our proprioceptive sense. This sense allows us to move our limbs correctly in space in response to a flying puck or an oncoming opponent without looking at them directly.
As with most sports, hockey requires upper body coordination and hand-eye coordination. In order to successfully pass or score, players have to grade their muscle forces and determine how to coordinate their limbs with every move. In high-intensity sports where athletes have to think fast on their feet and respond quickly to plays, they are not just working on their physical skills but mental acuity as well.
This fast-paced sport trains concentration and ability to make precise decisions. It will also give your child a sense of pride. As with any team sport, hockey prepares a child for social interactions necessary for school and work. Success in a team environment will build trust, sportsmanship, responsibility, and openness to change. Participation will help a child understand how to deal with winning and losing, which is applicable throughout life. As for any sport, to prevent injury and obtain the most health benefits from playing, safety is a must.
Before enrolling your child in hockey, make sure they know the importance of protective gear and playing fair. You will have a healthy, strong, and enthusiastic little athlete every winter. Understanding the importance of showing respect for others, like their teammates and coaches. Having a positive attitude—even in the face of tough challenges.
Hockey provides constant opportunity to practice mental focus and helps kids develop confidence as they see their own improvement over time.
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