description Hockey5s Overview
Hockey5s is a small-sided form of field hockey governed internationally by the International Hockey Federation. Two teams of five players compete on a reduced pitch enclosed by rebound boards, producing continuous play because the ball can remain active after contacting the boundaries. The format appeared at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing and is intended for shorter matches, smaller venues, and accessible tournament play.
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What is Hockey5s?
Hockey5s is a small-sided form of field hockey governed internationally by the International Hockey Federation. Each team has five players.
How is Hockey5s different from regular field hockey?
Hockey5s uses a reduced pitch enclosed by rebound boards and has five players per team. The boards keep the ball active and create more continuous play.
Why does Hockey5s use rebound boards?
The boards allow the ball to remain in play after contacting the boundary. This reduces stoppages and makes the game faster and more continuous.
How many players are on a Hockey5s team?
Two teams of five players compete on the pitch. The smaller format is designed for a reduced playing area compared with traditional field hockey.
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