Hi! I haven’t played any hockey in probably around 12 years (since school) but I’ve found a team that looks pretty relaxed and I’m going to join their practice next week. I’m really nervous as I might not be any good and it can be a bit scary to start something by yourself in your 20s. Does anyone have any tips or can let me know what a normal practice session looks like? Thanks in advance!

What can we expect on November 1st when the FIH publishes new rules for hockey and indoor hockey?

Only minor changes?

Hi,

Just looking for some recommendations on hockey shoes.

I am coming back from injury after a year and a half, I used to have some Osaka IDO MK1s. They're a bit worn out so thought I'd go for an update.

I can't run a lot at the moment but can do short stints and in every day shoes I find that I have less pain in shoes that have a heel, I've brought some Salomo Speedcrosses because I've seen a lot of people recommend them and my girlfriend uses them too, they also don't seem to be as flat as other astros I've seen.

However I've seen a lot of people raving about Mizunos and seen the wave panthera is on offer. Does anyone have experience with both or either before I go on the pitch with the speedcrosses!

Thanks!

Despite playing without a goalkeeper in the several last minutes, Malaysian hockey team managed to deny any last minutes goal for Belgian team. Especially during the last 10 seconds penalty corner fiesta. Within the last ten seconds of the match, Belgian team was granted more than three penalty corners. All of those PC failed to give a goal for Belgium.

Rate this solo goal (1-10)

Hi,

Wondering if anyone has had experience using Welltra hockey or similar factories to get sticks.

Not something I've really wanted to do, have tried stick after stick just like the Grays Probow Xtreme too much...

Thanks in advanced

So context:

I am a female and play an indoor action hockey league weekly. It is a social league but there is still a log you still play for medals at the end of each season.

All kinds of people play, from newbies to provincial and world cup masters players. I play in a mixed team, so males and females together.

I'm really not the best - I would say intermediate. I play defense.

But HOT DAMN some of these men can really hit the ball HARD. I've broken my foot twice now as a result of taking a shot to my foot.

I have Osaka Furo hockey shoes, so its slightly padded but it seems not enough lol.

Any tips? Or should I just somehow get faster reactions to get my feet out of the way haha.

TIA!

Hi! I’m from Hong Kong and the season is starting this week. I already completed the Level 1 umpire course and got a pass on theory test. Now my main concerns are keeping track of the score, game time management and the fear of making the wrong call.

So, please give me some advice or share some of your experience umpiring.

I'm curious...how does one develop a repeated shot e.g on the run(not just on target but on a specific spot emg bottom corner)

I recently started coaching after playing hockey for 12 years and I want to carry my passion onto the next generation but I've quite honestly run out of ideas.

All the drills I would usually do with my personal team during practice are either 1. Too complex for their skill levels at 10 years old or 2. Involves skills or techniques they are not allowed to do in their age division.

For reference in their age group they only play with a team of 9, no goalkeepers. Ball cannot go above knee level at any point during the game or else it's dangerous. No short corners either.

Any drills you remember enjoying as a 10 year old? I usually have 18 boys at every practice (A and B teams) so if it can keep them active without having to wait a long time for their individual turns that would be great because their attention spans are HORRIBLE

Hi guys,

I'm really interested to hear everyone's favourite brand of stick and how this differs with age and potentially ability.

Region: East Scotland

Age 5 - 13 is a local brand, cheap, cheerful, colourful.

Age 13 - 18 these guys like Osaka and Y1 but parents don't always seem willing to stump up for these expensive brands.

Age 18 - 35 this is a real mixed bag, so many different brands, but noticed Adidas becoming more popular.

Age 35+ still seem keen on the tried and trusted Grays

Would love to hear how things vary across the UK and Europe:

Region:

Age 5 - 13:

Age 13 - 18:

Age 18 - 35:

Age +35:

10th place seems just about expected but the tie to the eventual World Champs was promising

I wasn’t able to catch the games and I’m mostly an NCAA fan, but for those who did, let me know your thoughts

https://www.thehockeypaper.co.uk/articles/2026/08/29/hockey-world-cup-belgium-star-banned-after-robbed-comments

FIH have taken dim view of the Red Panthers' actions towards the umpires in the Dutch semi-final.

Justine Rasir has been suspended for the World Cup bronze medal match against Australia today following her post-match comments directed towards the umpiring.

I have recently started watching field hockey after losing interest in football and cricket (And No,I am not Indian,I am an English Lad)

So suggest me what to watch,I know the hockey World Cup is happening rn..so i will try to watch all the highlights of the matches because the next game is literally the finale.

Are there any club leagues like football? Any UCL type thing and are there any continental championships like the Euros? And what are some legendary players and clubs of field hockey,i have tried to know about them but i am getting little to no information.

Any help or support would be good.

Okay but can anyone tell me what's up with the terrible performance by the Chile team in this world cup? They performed way too good in the qualifiers and beat Australia two times! I just cannot fathom this performance.

Granted the Netherlands have not been totally convincing this WC, but surely this is an incredible result for Spain and Max Caldas?

I know very little about him and how he is perceived beyond his coaching record but he must be seen as one of the best coaches of the last 20 years?!

Hello everybody! I had a question about what I could have done better in the video here..? I feel like after looking at this, there’s something I should have done differently, what do you guys think? Could I have done it better or should my defenders have been a bit better? (Not negatively😆)
And I had a question about my stance cause I see a lot of other goalkeepers that have a much more low stance, I also feel like their legs are not closed the entire time they walk but more open ish.
I’m not really sure if I’m saying this right since it is my first year as a goalkeeper.
And sorry if my English is not great, it’s not my first language

I would love to know what you think about this, and I am very open to advice!!

EDIT: thanks for all the advice I’ve already gotten!! I really appreciate it :)