field hockey player
Turf game competitor
A field hockey player is someone who plays field hockey, a sport in which two teams use curved sticks to drive a ball into opposing goals on a grass or turf field.
The term distinguishes from ice hockey players: She was a field hockey player in college before switching to coaching.
Ball-handling with repeated touches
- flickingQuick striking motion
- scoopingLifting with curved tool
- pushingApplying force to move
- trappingCatching with concealed devices
tackling · intercepting · dodging · hitting · sweeping · ball control · passing · receiving
Onward in direction
- midfielderCentral pitch position
- defenderOne who guards another
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- strikerOne who hits targets
sweeper · wing · fullback · halfback · center forward · keeper
Rate of motion
- agilityQuickness and ease
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- fitnessGood physical shape
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
coordination · balance · flexibility · quickness · reflexes · sprint · stamina · strength
Fellow squad members
formation · lineup · substitute · bench · training · practice · drills · tactics
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- matchGame between opponents
- opponentOne who contends against
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
scoreboard · referee · penalty · foul · medal · trophy · finals · playoffs
Unpenalized batting attempt
- push-backOpposition to ideas
- bullyHabitual intimidator
- circleCurved closed shape
- backlineRearmost defensive players
sideline · aerial · through ball · overlap · press · counterattack · set piece · man-to-man
Desired end result
- shotQuick liquor serving
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- assistTo give support
- hat-trickThree successes consecutively
deflection · tip-in · rebound · conversion · finish · net · backboard · one-on-one
dribbling
Ball-handling with repeated touches
trapping · tackling · intercepting · dodging · hitting · sweeping · ball control · passing · receiving · jinking
forward
Onward in direction
- midfielderCentral pitch position
- defenderOne who guards another
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
striker · sweeper · wing · fullback · halfback · center forward · keeper
speed
Rate of motion
conditioning · coordination · balance · flexibility · quickness · reflexes · sprint · stamina · strength · mobility
teammates
Fellow squad members
manager · formation · lineup · substitute · bench · training · practice · drills · tactics · strategy
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- matchGame between opponents
- opponentOne who contends against
rivalry · scoreboard · referee · penalty · foul · medal · trophy · finals · playoffs · shootout
free hit
Unpenalized batting attempt
backline · sideline · aerial · through ball · overlap · press · counterattack · set piece · man-to-man · zone defense
goal
Desired end result
hat-trick · deflection · tip-in · rebound · conversion · finish · net · backboard · one-on-one · breakaway
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors