Introduction
Field hockey and street hockey are both fun and fast-paced sports. But the similarities end there – they’re actually quite different when it comes to rules, equipment, field size, and strategy. In this blog post, we’ll explore these differences in detail so you can know which one is best for you.
How Are Field Hockey and Street Hockey Different?
The most obvious difference between field hockey and street hockey is their playing surfaces. Field hockey is played on a grass or turf field that measures 100 yards long by 60 yards wide with two 25 yard halves divided by a center line. In contrast, street hockey is an informal game usually played on pavement or asphalt surfaces like driveways or parking lots with no set boundaries or lines of play.
When it comes to equipment, field hockey players use sticks made of wood, fiberglass or composite materials while street hockey players use plastic sticks that resemble ice-hockey sticks but do not have blades at the bottom. Additionally, while goalies in field hockey wear protective gear similar to those worn by ice-hockey goalies (pads for legs and arms), there generally isn’t any goalie protection for street games as shots tend to be less powerful than those taken during traditional matches due to the lack of skill level among participants as well as the material used for making goals (usually cardboard boxes).
Both types of games also differ significantly in terms of rules; while some basic elements remain consistent such as how many players can be on each team (11 total) or what constitutes a legal shot at goal (player must hit ball within 3 seconds after receiving it), other aspects like offside rule application may vary depending upon whether you’re playing organized league play versus casual pickup games amongst friends. Lastly, strategies used during either type of game may differ based on surface conditions; outdoor fields tend to yield more passing opportunities due its larger dimensions while streets often favor individual dribbling skills given its tighter confines.
Conclusion
At first glance, field hockey and street hockey may seem almost identical, but if you take the time to look closer, there are several key distinctions between them. These include playing surfaces and equipment types used, all the way down to details regarding rules and tactics employed during gameplay sessions. As such, it’s important that potential players understand all the facets involved before choosing one over the other so that they can get maximum enjoyment out of their respective experiences.