How To Drag Flick Field Hockey? All Answers

Indian field hockey player, politician

Sandeep Singh (born February 27, 1986) is an Indian professional field hockey player from Haryana and former captain of the Indian national ice hockey team.[2] He usually plays at full-back and is a penalty corner specialist for the team. He was nicknamed “Flicker Singh” in the media for his specialization in drag flicks, one of the fastest in the world.

Singh holds a DSP rank with the Haryana Police Department. He was elected MLA by the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Pehowa constituency in Kurukshetra, Haryana in 2019 and was sworn in as Minister of Sports of Haryana.[3][4]

Early life[edit]

Singh is from the town of Shahabad in Kurukshetra, Haryana.[5] He was educated at Shivalik Public School in Mohali. Sandeep was born to Gurucharan Singh Saini and Daljeet Kaur Saini.[6] Sandeep has an older brother, Bikramjeet, also a field hockey player who plays for Indian Oil.[7]

Career [edit]

Sandeep Singh Ice Hockey Game

International ice hockey[ edit ]

Sandeep’s international debut was in January 2004 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Kuala Lumpur. He took over as captain of the India national team in January 2009 and was later succeeded in 2010 by Rajpal Singh. Singh is a well-known drag patcher. He was once said to have the best speed in the world in drag flick (speed 145 km/h). Under his captaincy, the Indian team managed to win the 2009 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after beating Malaysia in the final in Ipoh. India won the title after a long wait of 13 years. Singh was also the top scorer of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament.

The Indian men’s national field hockey team has qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London after an eight-year hiatus. The team had an overwhelming victory over France in the final of the Olympic Qualifiers by beating France 9-1. Drag-flicker ace Singh excelled in the final against France with five goals – including a hat-trick – all from penalty corners (19th, 26th, 38th, 49th and 51st minutes).[8] Singh was the Olympic qualifying tournament’s top scorer with 16 goals.[9]

Club career[edit]

Sandeep Singh became the fifth highest paid marquee player at the inaugural Hockey India League when the Mumbai franchise bought him for US$64,400 [10] with his base price being US$27,800. The Mumbai team has been named Mumbai Magicians. With 11 goals in 12 games, Singh was the top scorer in the first edition of the league.[11] In 2014 he was signed by the Punjab Warriors. After playing two seasons for the team, he was signed by Ranchi Rays in 2015 from 2016 for $81,000.

In 2014, Singh moved to the UK to play for Havant Hockey Club.[13]

On August 22, 2006, Singh was seriously injured after being hit by an accidental shot on the Kalka Shatabdi Express train while on his way to join the national team that was due to leave for the World Cup in Africa two days later. He was almost paralyzed and was in a wheelchair for 1 year of his life. He was 20 at the time. Singh not only recovered from this serious injury but also re-established himself and played for the Indian team at the 2010 World Cup.[2]

Political career[edit]

Sandeep Singh was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly (Haryana) of the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Pehowa constituency in the 2019 Haryana Legislative Assembly elections. He was sworn in as Minister for Sport and Youth (MoS) and Minister for Printing and Stationery (MoS) (independent charge).

Professional achievements[edit]

Sandeep Singh in 2004.

Awards[edit]

In popular culture[edit]

Indian filmmaker Shaad Ali made a biographical film based on Singh’s life entitled Soorma (literally “warrior”). Diljit Dosanjh played Sandeep Singh’s role in the film. It was released on July 13, 2018. The film also stars Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi.[19]

Singh appeared as a judge in Indian reality television series MTV Roadies (Roadies: Real Heroes) on MTV India.

Drag flicking is a goal-shooting technique in field hockey. It was first seen in Australia in the late 1980s. It is used as an attacking technique, primarily in the penalty corner, with two main components known as the scoop and the flick. The technique involves a run up and then a powerful “slingshot” technique of the ball around your body towards the goals.

technique [edit]

The action consists of a player crouching low next to the ball and picking it up with the hockey stick shaft. The ball is then pushed across the ground while the bat moves with a “slingshot” action. This serves to accelerate the ball, which is eventually released toward goal, often elevated.

Drag flicks are particularly common in penalty corners and are used as a variation on the “straight shot” or punch. The main difference between the drag flick and the hit is that in the rules of field hockey, the drag flick is classified as a push that is allowed to be lifted higher on the first shot of a penalty corner. This has caused controversy because drag flicks, while allowed to be lifted onto goals (and consequently defenders in goal), are often nearly as powerful as a hit. This leads to danger and a high risk of injury.

The difference to the simple flick is that with the drag flick the player accelerates the ball from behind, leverages the ball past his body and thus achieves a higher speed. Flicks are often used to quickly transfer the ball to an attacker when defenses are preventing a low pass. Also, the drag flicking technique is not easy to perform when the ball is moving.

Rules [edit]

Although it is quite a dangerous game for the opponent, it complies with the rules and is an effective technique for scoring goals. Because drag flicking does not hit the ball, the flicker is allowed to lift the ball at goals, making it a much more lethal alternative to hitting from the penalty corner, as direct shots at goal are not allowed to be above the backboard height (460mm) during those set pieces.[1]

Recently, there have been calls for further changes to the FIH rulings. FIH official rules state that the maximum curvature of a bow from a resting position must not exceed 25mm. To overcome this, many top stick makers began building sticks with one edge significantly heavier than the other so that when the stick was put at rest, it would tilt to one side, reducing dimensional curvature. Using this gap, many racquet manufacturers have produced racquets having arcs much larger than 25mm, sometimes even larger than 35mm.

If a skater is injured during a penalty corner and has to leave the field of play for medical treatment, a substitute may not enter the field of play until the end of the penalty corner. Calum Giles (GB) was considered the best drag patcher during this period and scored 110 goals in 143 international matches. Most national teams have a flick expert by their side, including some notable figures such as Sohail Abbas from Pakistan, Sandeep Singh, VR Ragunath and Rupinder Pal Singh from India, Taeke Taekema from the Netherlands, Troy Elder from Australia and Hayden Shaw from New Zealand. In general, drag flicks speed in excess of 80 miles per hour.

history [edit]

As players became more athletic as the game progressed, certain shots in penalty corners were made illegal. However, as field hockey referees become more stringent, new discoveries of technique and training are making the sport more dangerous while increasing the pace of the game.

Jay Stacy (former record holder for most caps for the Kookaburras) is the first to be recognized with this skill at the 1987 Australian Ice Hockey Championships in Hobart.

Along with the changes in stick topography as the drag flick became more prolific, it introduced the dedicated drag flicker to a hockey team. In some cases, the drag flicker was not even part of the standard team, but was replaced by a fielder whenever a team was awarded a penalty corner. As soon as the penalty corner was over, the change was reversed. Because of this, it is now not allowed to make substitutions at a penalty corner, with the exception of an injured goalkeeper who can be substituted at any time.

It turns out that the drag flick is becoming increasingly popular as a way to gain advantage outside of the penalty corner. As drag flicks have become more popular, special hockey sticks have been developed to complement the throwing action of the shot. These sticks are characterized by their “arch” or curve. An example of this would be hockey equipment manufacturer Grays International’s Jumbow and Megabow line, which featured sticks from their GX series with a greatly increased curvature. In 2005, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) limited the possible size of “bows” allowed in international competitions, which is now limited to 25mm. The reason for this was that sticks with extravagant bows appeared. This resulted in dangerous power generation. (see field hockey equipment).

References[ edit ]

^ “Hockey Rules” (PDF). Federation Internationale de Hockey. 2012. 13.2 Taking a penalty corner – k. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-12-24.

Is there another skill that has influenced the modern game of hockey more than the drag flick?

Introduced by Australian Jay Stacy in the late 1980s, this high-speed, high-octane method of scoring goals from penalty corners (PCs) quickly established itself as the most successful way of scoring goals in the game.

Less than a decade after Stacy introduced the skill, the drag flick was responsible for nearly half of all goals scored at the 1998 Men’s World Championship. By this point, teams around the world had started adding at least one dedicated drag-flicker to the roster.

The top scorers in ice hockey are all PC specialists, with Sohail Abbas of Pakistan leading the list with 348 goals. The drag flicker has become a cult figure in the hockey squad – former Indian captain and penalty corner specialist Sandeep Singh goes by his Twitter handle @flickersingh.

However, at last year’s Men’s World Cup in India, the stats painted a different picture: of the 167 PCs awarded in 24 group stage matches, only 40 resulted in goals – a conversion rate of just 23.9%.

This trend was first noticed during the Rio 2016 Olympics, and experts believe it’s becoming increasingly difficult to hit penalty corners. Although there is no comparable data on conversion rates, coaches and team managers around the world have noticed the changing trend.

“One in three used to be the standard, but not anymore,” says India head coach Graham Reid, with the decline in conversion rates down to one in five or even one in six.

So why is the flickering firing spaces?

Part of the answer is the advanced protective gear used by the “rushers” – the defenders who jump forward to try and block the ball when a PC is taken. Cleats, shin and knee pads, goggles, surgical masks, gloves, groin guards and masks have made them intrepid.

“What’s happening now is that the rushers are running with big gloves, with many using hockey gloves that are used for pucks that move at over 200km/h and have sharp edges,” says India’s Australian analytical coach Chris Ciriello. “So they feel a lot bolder when they wear enhanced protective gear. Some wear thicker shin guards and also run with masks. In addition, the goalkeeper equipment has also changed.”

With better protection, rushers have found the courage to attack the Flicker faster and more aggressively, putting their bodies in the scrimmage to save goals. This skill and bravery is in high demand.

“We work particularly hard to defend against penalty corners,” says Ciriello. “The players understand that this can (also) be the reason why you are selected for the team. Amit Rohidas, for example, is probably one of the best runners in the world and is chosen because it’s a skill on top of all his other skills.

“Running a PC is as important a skill as any other. So being brave is like fighting an army at the front. We don’t want anyone who shys away. It’s about committing to the team.”

Ciriello knows a thing or two about penalty corners, having been one of the best fixers in the world in his prime. The 34-year-old scored a hat-trick in the 2014 World Cup final to help Australia beat home side Netherlands 6-1 in The Hague. “You used to be able to just go full throttle because there was less protective gear and the guys didn’t run nearly as close as they do now,” says the Australian.

body on the line

A PC is given when there is a defensive offense in the penalty or shooting circle. In a set piece situation, a player pushes the ball from the PC attacker’s marker to their teammates on the edge of the circle. A player catches the ball and moves away to allow the drag-flicker to fling the ball towards the goal.

Between the flicker and its target are the goalkeeper and 3-4 runners who rush towards the flicker at an average speed of 140 km/h to stop the ball. It’s the first rusher to literally make a suicidal run into the “barrel,” the area between the ball and the goal.

“They (first rushers) used to not run with their bodies (on the line), they used to run from fear,” says India skipper Manpreet Singh, one of the top first rushers in the world. “The defenders are more aggressive now, especially the first rusher.”

But the hockey ball, measuring between 224 and 235mm in circumference and weighing between 156 and 163g, is also notorious for causing serious, sometimes career-threatening injuries.

“At that point you don’t think about getting hurt. Then it’s all about the team, about saving a goal,” said India defender Birendra Lakra.

India reserve goalkeeper Krishan Pathak adds that the first rusher’s confidence trickles down to him and the other runners. “If he’s not scared, we get confidence from that,” says Pathak. “Also, the first rusher’s body covers the goal and reduces the angle for the flicker. It will then be easier for us as we have less space (to defend).”

A swap stick

The introduction of video analytics has also given rushers some advantages.

“Now the technology has changed a lot. Each team comes after reading their opponent’s game,” says Manpreet. “(In the video analytics) we see who their best drag flickers are, what their variations are, and how to counter them and not give up in PCs. Accordingly, we direct our rushers which Flickers they will attack.”

There is also a technical aspect. Hockey sticks have changed and evolved throughout the history of the sport to accommodate players. With the introduction of the drag flick, stick manufacturers began to pay more attention to the curvature or arc along the flat side of the stick. Increasing the degree of curvature on the shaft makes it easier for PC specialists to generate higher speeds from drag flicks that are traditionally performed behind the body for added speed.

Like many other sticks, the great Pakistani Sohail Abbas had it made to his specifications. When arches became extreme, authorities had to step in to limit them.

“Before, Sohail Abbas and these guys had bigger bows, almost 80mm. It’s now reduced to 25mm, so the angle at which you can pick up the ball behind you is much less,” says Ciriello. “So that’s a lot more stress on your body and you’re not generating the same power by spinning out as hard as you did before.”

Flicker without equal

Despite the decline in the conversion rate, teams around the world still place as much importance on PCs as they once did, with most teams having at least three in their 18-man roster. The best in the business still manage to convert most of the opportunities they get.

Take Gonzalo Peillat for example. The 27-year-old, widely regarded as the best drag-flicker in the world, scored the most goals (10) at the 2014 World Cup and helped Argentina win their first medal (bronze). Two years later, Peillat again led the tally with 11 goals and led his team, who had little history in the sport, to Olympic gold in Rio.

Although this over-reliance on the drag-flicker ace also led to Argentina’s elimination from the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup, coaches around the world would love to have a player like Peillat who can find the gaps no one else does.

“In the heat of the moment, in really tough top-level tournaments like the Olympics, you don’t need to get that conversion rate,” says Reid, who witnessed the development of the drag strip first as a player and then as a coach .

“But historically, if you look at the last 20 to 30 years, the penalty corner in the semi-finals and finals of World Cups and Olympics decides victory or defeat. I remember in 2014 when we beat Holland 6-1 we scored both three field goals and three from PCs,” added Reid, who was Australia’s assistant coach when they won the 2014 World Cup.

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Rules and fouls in field hockey

Rules

The ball may only be played with the flat side of the bat.

Out of bounds

If the ball crosses the touchline, the opponent takes a side-in from where the ball went out. Play can be restarted by passing the ball to a teammate or by self-passing it while dribbling. If the ball accidentally goes off a defender’s stick across the baseline, play is restarted with a long corner. The long corner is taken from a spot on the touchline 5 yards from the corner flag on the side of the field where the ball crossed the endline. If the attacking team sends the ball wide over the baseline, play is restarted through the defense with a self-pass or a hit at the 16-yard line.

Free hit

A free hit is awarded to the opposing team when a foul occurs on the field of play and must be taken close to where the offense occurred. If the attacking team fouls in the shooting circle, the defending team is awarded a free hit, which can be taken anywhere along the 16-yard line.

In all cases, the ball must come to rest on a side-in, long corner or free kick and play is resumed by passing the ball to a teammate or executing a self-pass. A free hit that is not a “self pass” requires the ball to move at least one meter before it can be played by a teammate. All other players must be at least 5 meters away from the hit. The free hit should not be penalized if the ball lifts slightly off the ground when the intention to play down the ground is clear and the shot itself is not dangerous and/or does not lead to dangerous play.

This can be confusing for spectators as they may not understand why the referee whistles or does not whistle when the ball rises slightly as it is hit. In fact, the umpire must determine whether the ball is picked up due to the batsman’s technique or whether the ground is lifting the ball up in a dangerous way. The other factor the referee must consider is whether the ball is aimed at a space or at two or more players. Many high school hockey games are still played on turf, where the field itself can often cause the ball to lift. The referee must control the safety of the game and must be allowed to use good judgment when determining if the ball has been lifted in a dangerous manner.

penalty corner (short corner)

If the defending team fouls in the circle or if the defenders intentionally send the ball over the end line, a penalty corner will be awarded to the attacking team.

Five defenders (including goalkeepers) must stand behind their back line. The rest of the defending team must stand behind the center line.

A member of the attacking team must hit or kick the ball from a spot on the end line 10 yards from the goal post and must have at least one foot completely outside the field of play. The remainder of the attack must be outside the shooting circle until the ball is introduced. The ball should be controlled before the shot on goal. If the first shot on goal is a hit, the ball must cross the goal line at a height of no more than 18 inches (this is the height of the cushion behind the goal). After the first shot, the attacking team can flick the ball towards the goal in a controlled manner. If the first shot is a flick, the ball can cross the goal line at any height as long as the play is not dangerous.

penalty stroke

A penalty stroke is awarded if the defense either intentionally fouls inside their opponent who is attacking 25 or intentionally fouls inside the shooting circle, preventing a goal from being scored. The penalty kick is taken by a lone attacker in a circle (all others beyond the 25 yard line) against the goaltender and is taken from a spot 7 yards away, centrally and directly in front of goal. The goalkeeper must have their feet on the goal line and not move them until the ball has been played. The attacker may push or flick the ball at the goal after the referee’s whistle and the goalkeeper tries to block.

fouls

Using the racquet in an intimidating or uncontrolled manner which may result in dangerous play.

Play with the rounded side of the stick.

racket disability. The player should try to play the ball – not hit, hook, hold or interfere with an opponent’s stick.

Dangerously undercut or raise the ball.

Attack, push, trip, or personally handle an opponent.

Deliberately hitting the ball into an opponent.

progress

A foul in which a player somehow shoves, shoves, or advances the ball by using his body, hands, or feet instead of his racquet. Note: The goalkeeper may stop the ball with her body.

obstruction

A player in a stationary position shields the ball with his racquet or any part of his body; or when a third player takes a position between an opponent and the ball, giving her team-mate an opportunity to play the ball. Parents: Please note that a player may accept the ball with their back to their opponent as long as they immediately move away with the ball in any direction.

no feet

Outfield players are not allowed to play the ball with their feet. If the ball accidentally hits the feet and the player fails to take advantage of the contact, the contact is usually not penalized.

Play without a stick.

Three backstrokes to improve your field hockey game

The average field hockey player has a strong side (right side) and a weak side (left side). By learning to master weak side shots, you’ll give yourself and your team an edge. Below are two shots we teach at our intermediate to advanced field hockey camps that will give you an edge over your competition.

The shovel

The scoop is an air pass to dribbling from the left side of the field. It is used to elevate the ball over an opposing player so you can center the ball, or as an elevated shot at goal.

To score a scoop shot, grab the racquet in a simple grip, rotating the racquet 180 degrees above the ball into an inverted racquet position. Hold the ball level with your front foot and place the racquet under the ball. Lift up with your right hand and push down with your left hand. Remember, no backswing with the scoop shot.

The Backstroke (Drive)

The backstroke is used to score goals. By getting stronger on your weak side, your opponent will be unable to defend you, potentially giving you time to score. The goalie may also be set on a forehand shot and only need to read, giving you a small window of opportunity to shoot and score.

To successfully perform a backswing, grip the stick like you would a frying pan. Align your body parallel to the target you want to shoot at and make sure the ball is away from your right root. On the backstroke, the club should be in contact with the ground at all times and the backswing should be short. Strike the center of the ball with the toe edge of the racquet for maximum power.

the chips

The chip shot is used when a player is forced to the sidelines. Typically, a defender will push the offensive player’s weak side to make it more difficult to score. When in this position for the chip, make sure your kicking foot is in line with the ball and goal. Make a quick backswing and hit the ball with the edge of your racquet.

Mastering these shots will make you a versatile field hockey player, capable of playing on both sides of the field. Check out more tips and improve your skills at a Nike Field Hockey Camp this summer.

Drag flicking is a goal-shooting technique in field hockey. It was first seen in Australia in the late 1980s. It is used as an attacking technique, primarily in the penalty corner, with two main components known as the scoop and the flick. The technique involves a run up and then a powerful “slingshot” technique of the ball around your body towards the goals.

technique [edit]

The action consists of a player crouching low next to the ball and picking it up with the hockey stick shaft. The ball is then pushed across the ground while the bat moves with a “slingshot” action. This serves to accelerate the ball, which is eventually released toward goal, often elevated.

Drag flicks are particularly common in penalty corners and are used as a variation on the “straight shot” or punch. The main difference between the drag flick and the hit is that in the rules of field hockey, the drag flick is classified as a push that is allowed to be lifted higher on the first shot of a penalty corner. This has caused controversy because drag flicks, while allowed to be lifted onto goals (and consequently defenders in goal), are often nearly as powerful as a hit. This leads to danger and a high risk of injury.

The difference to the simple flick is that with the drag flick the player accelerates the ball from behind, leverages the ball past his body and thus achieves a higher speed. Flicks are often used to quickly transfer the ball to an attacker when defenses are preventing a low pass. Also, the drag flicking technique is not easy to perform when the ball is moving.

Rules [edit]

Although it is quite a dangerous game for the opponent, it complies with the rules and is an effective technique for scoring goals. Because drag flicking does not hit the ball, the flicker is allowed to lift the ball at goals, making it a much more lethal alternative to hitting from the penalty corner, as direct shots at goal are not allowed to be above the backboard height (460mm) during those set pieces.[1]

Recently, there have been calls for further changes to the FIH rulings. FIH official rules state that the maximum curvature of a bow from a resting position must not exceed 25mm. To overcome this, many top stick makers began building sticks with one edge significantly heavier than the other so that when the stick was put at rest, it would tilt to one side, reducing dimensional curvature. Using this gap, many racquet manufacturers have produced racquets having arcs much larger than 25mm, sometimes even larger than 35mm.

If a skater is injured during a penalty corner and has to leave the field of play for medical treatment, a substitute may not enter the field of play until the end of the penalty corner. Calum Giles (GB) was considered the best drag patcher during this period and scored 110 goals in 143 international matches. Most national teams have a flick expert by their side, including some notable figures such as Sohail Abbas from Pakistan, Sandeep Singh, VR Ragunath and Rupinder Pal Singh from India, Taeke Taekema from the Netherlands, Troy Elder from Australia and Hayden Shaw from New Zealand. In general, drag flicks speed in excess of 80 miles per hour.

history [edit]

As players became more athletic as the game progressed, certain shots in penalty corners were made illegal. However, as field hockey referees become more stringent, new discoveries of technique and training are making the sport more dangerous while increasing the pace of the game.

Jay Stacy (former record holder for most caps for the Kookaburras) is the first to be recognized with this skill at the 1987 Australian Ice Hockey Championships in Hobart.

Along with the changes in stick topography as the drag flick became more prolific, it introduced the dedicated drag flicker to a hockey team. In some cases, the drag flicker was not even part of the standard team, but was replaced by a fielder whenever a team was awarded a penalty corner. As soon as the penalty corner was over, the change was reversed. Because of this, it is now not allowed to make substitutions at a penalty corner, with the exception of an injured goalkeeper who can be substituted at any time.

It turns out that the drag flick is becoming increasingly popular as a way to gain advantage outside of the penalty corner. As drag flicks have become more popular, special hockey sticks have been developed to complement the throwing action of the shot. These sticks are characterized by their “arch” or curve. An example of this would be hockey equipment manufacturer Grays International’s Jumbow and Megabow line, which featured sticks from their GX series with a greatly increased curvature. In 2005, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) limited the possible size of “bows” allowed in international competitions, which is now limited to 25mm. The reason for this was that sticks with extravagant bows appeared. This resulted in dangerous power generation. (see field hockey equipment).

References[ edit ]

^ “Hockey Rules” (PDF). Federation Internationale de Hockey. 2012. 13.2 Taking a penalty corner – k. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-12-24.

Three backstrokes to improve your field hockey game

The average field hockey player has a strong side (right side) and a weak side (left side). By learning to master weak side shots, you’ll give yourself and your team an edge. Below are two shots we teach at our intermediate to advanced field hockey camps that will give you an edge over your competition.

The shovel

The scoop is an air pass to dribbling from the left side of the field. It is used to elevate the ball over an opposing player so you can center the ball, or as an elevated shot at goal.

To score a scoop shot, grab the racquet in a simple grip, rotating the racquet 180 degrees above the ball into an inverted racquet position. Hold the ball level with your front foot and place the racquet under the ball. Lift up with your right hand and push down with your left hand. Remember, no backswing with the scoop shot.

The Backstroke (Drive)

The backstroke is used to score goals. By getting stronger on your weak side, your opponent will be unable to defend you, potentially giving you time to score. The goalie may also be set on a forehand shot and only need to read, giving you a small window of opportunity to shoot and score.

To successfully perform a backswing, grip the stick like you would a frying pan. Align your body parallel to the target you want to shoot at and make sure the ball is away from your right root. On the backstroke, the club should be in contact with the ground at all times and the backswing should be short. Strike the center of the ball with the toe edge of the racquet for maximum power.

the chips

The chip shot is used when a player is forced to the sidelines. Typically, a defender will push the offensive player’s weak side to make it more difficult to score. When in this position for the chip, make sure your kicking foot is in line with the ball and goal. Make a quick backswing and hit the ball with the edge of your racquet.

Mastering these shots will make you a versatile field hockey player, capable of playing on both sides of the field. Check out more tips and improve your skills at a Nike Field Hockey Camp this summer.