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Field Hockey

Field Hockey

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Field hockey is played widely around the world and is an important part of the sporting culture in countries such as India, Pakistan and the Netherlands. In Turkey, it is still a developing sport. Stick control and the ability to read the field are very important. It is played on both natural grass and artificial turf.

Benefits
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Agility
  • Team strategy
  • Stick control
  • Endurance
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

LegsCoreShouldersLower back

Supporting Muscles

ArmsCalvesGlutes

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
9

Up to age 9

Mini format, stick control basics

12

Up to age 12

Basic tactics, club training

15

Up to age 15

Full format, official tournaments

A Family Sports Background Helps
Field Hockey: Stick technique and tactical knowledge are passed on

Starting age

Ages 7+ (ideal: 9)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 8–10 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,200 – TRY 3,500

Equipment
Field Hockey Stick₺400–1,500
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Shin Guards₺200–500
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Shoes₺400–1,200
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Hokey Federasyonu

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Field Hockey Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Field Hockey and How Is It Played?

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Field Hockey Rules

An instructional video on field hockey rules and techniques

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