Floor Hockey Terms and Rules
Learn these floor hockey terms and rules. It's an easy game to play, doesn't require a lot of equipment and can be played anywhere. The game is especially popular in Europe, Asia and Australia. Floor hockey rules are a lot like ice hockey rules. Study them and you will be ready to play.
The Necessary Equipment
Floor hockey can be played on almost any flat surface: grass, sand or artificial turf. Once you've found a floor, you'll need a set of floor hockey sticks. Field hockey sticks will do. A ball is usually used in place of a puck, but depending on the floor surface, teams may opt to hit a puck.
Floor Hockey Rules of the Game
Six players make up a team. Positions are center, right wing, left wing, right defense, left defense and goalie. The goalie must stay in the crease. He is the only player allowed in that area. Wings remain in the offensive half while defensive players stay in the defensive half. Like ice hockey, play begins with a face-off in the center circle. Once a team scores, another face-off takes place.
Floor Hockey Terms are the Same for Fouls and Penalties
Penalties are assessed when a foul occurs. Umpires call fouls for different rules violations.
· Offensive player in the crease. When an offensive player ventures into the crease, the defense is given a free pass from the center line.
· Defensive player in the crease. If a defensive player moves into the crease, the offense receives a free corner pass on the offensive side of the field.
· Goalie outside the crease. Goalies are the only player allowed in the crease. But once the goalie steps outside this region, the offense gets a corner pass from their side of play.
· Intentional roughness. If intentional contact occurs and depending on the harshness, the party breaking the rule receives a longer penalty.
· High sticking. High sticking is not tolerated in floor hockey. Umpires signal the penalty with a whistle, and one minute power play for the opposing team. Play originates in the face-off circle on the defensive side.
· Stick contact. Striking another player with a player's stick or body results in a foul.
· Contact diversion. Any interference with another player breaks the rules.
· Body contact. Using the feet or hands to pass, catch, or shoot causes the whistle to blow. Avoid body contact and use the stick to advance the ball.
Floor hockey is a quick game that offers a lot of fun for all players. Learning floor hockey terms and following the rules and regulations will help keep the game moving.