TERMINOLOGY
Player
One of the participants in a team.
Team
A team consists of a maximum of sixteen persons composed of a maximum of
eleven players on the field and up to five substitutes.
Field Player
One of the participants on the field other than the goalkeeper.
Attack (Attacker)
The team (player) which is trying to score a goal.
Defence (Defender)
The team (player) which is trying to prevent a goal being scored.
Back-line
The shorter (55 metres) perimeter line.
Goal-line
The back-line between the goal-posts.
Side-line
The longer (91.40 metres) perimeter line.
Circle
The area enclosed by and including the two quarter circles and the lines joining
them at each end of the field opposite the centre of the back-lines.
23 metres area
The area enclosed by and including the line across the field 22.90 metres from
each back-line, the relevant part of the side-lines, and the back-line.
Playing the ball
Stopping, deflecting or moving the ball with the stick; in the case of the goalkeeper
also stopping, deflecting or moving the ball with the kickers or leg-guards.
Hit
Striking the ball using a swinging movement of the stick towards the ball.
Push
Moving the ball along the ground using a pushing movement of the stick after the
stick has been placed close to the ball. When a push is made, both the ball and
the head of the stick are in contact with the ground.
Flick
Pushing the ball so that it is raised off the ground.
Scoop
Raising the ball off the ground by placing the head of the stick under the ball and
using a lifting movement.
Shot at goal
The action of an attacker attempting to score by playing the ball towards the goal
from within the circle.
Playing distance
The distance within which a player is capable of reaching the ball to play it.
Tackle
An action to stop an opponent retaining possession of the ball.
Offence
An action contrary to the Rules penalised by an umpire.
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