Field Hockey

Field hockey is a team sport played on a rectangular grass or turf field, where two teams of eleven players each compete to score goals by hitting a small, hard ball into the opponent's net using a curved stick called a hockey stick. Players pass and dribble the ball with precision, employing strategies and teamwork to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities. The game emphasizes speed, skill, and coordination, with rules to ensure fair play. It is popular worldwide, especially in countries like India, Australia, and the Netherlands, and is recognized for its fast-paced and skillful gameplay.