Understanding Field Hockey Rules: Dimensions, Gameplay, and Regulations

Field Hockey Rules and Regulations

1. Field Dimensions

  • Shape: Rectangular
  • Size: Approximately 40m x 20m
  • Band Height: 50cm
  • Corners: Rounded
  • Lateral Line Length: Permitted length is 44m

2. Field Markings

  • Two field markings are present.
  • A central point should be set at the midpoint of the central goal area, measuring 4m x 5m.
  • This point must be marked 2.85m from the baseline, centered, and in relation to the band lines.
  • The goalkeeper’s area measures 1m x 2.5m and should be marked 0.65m from the posterior line.
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Football, Rugby, Volleyball, Hockey & Korfball: Rules & Skills

Football (Indoor/Futsal)

Marks and Dimensions (42×22)

  • Penalty spot
  • Central circle
  • Penalty area
  • End line

Positions

  • Goalkeeper
  • Pivot
  • Defender
  • Attacker/Striker

Skills

  • Passing and receiving
  • Shooting
  • Decision-making
  • Dribbling
  • Heading
  • Touch and ball control

Time

One indoor football match lasts 40 minutes, divided into two 20-minute halves. The time stops whenever the ball is not in play, such as during a foul.

History

Futsal originated in 1930 in Uruguay.

Throw-in

You must throw the ball with your hands from behind your head.

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Exercise and Health: Definitions, Fitness, and Factors

Exercise and Health: Definition, Characterization, and Classification

Factors Influencing the Maintenance of Health and Physical Fitness

Definition and Characterization of Health

  • Total Welfare from the physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
  • Achieving the highest level of operational capability.
  • Physical, mental, emotional, and social adaptation enabling environment.
  • Physical state that allows the agency to exercise its functions optimally.

Psychobiology

Due to the imperfection of biological

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Volleyball Techniques and Training Systems

Essential Volleyball Techniques

The Past: Actions are the most important techniques in volleyball.

Forearm Pass

Touch Receive: Defenders practice this regularly after the opponent’s service or header.

Finger Pass

Setting: Usually the second touch, performed by the setter for placement.

The Spike

This spectacular technique is the most difficult to perform. The player must have great power and coordination, and cannot touch the net after the hit.

The Block

The defense against the spike. One, two, or three

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Hurdling Techniques: Mastering the Phases for Speed and Precision

Hurdling Techniques: Mastering the Phases

The hurdle run can be split into four key phases, applicable to both 100/110 meter hurdles and 400 meter hurdles:

Departure

The execution of the start is similar to that of flat speed sprints. However, due to the obstacle’s proximity, optimal race control is crucial much earlier to ensure a successful first hurdle clearance. The trunk elevation during the acceleration phase is initiated sooner compared to flat sprints. The phases of the start are outlined below.

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Running and Fitness: Your Path to a Healthier You

Running

Running is a popular form of physical activity. About one in five people try running (or jogging) at some stage in their life. Running is an appealing exercise because it doesn’t cost a lot to take part, and you can run at any time that suits you.

Some runners choose to participate in fun runs, athletics races, or marathons. If you are interested in competing with other runners, contact your local running club.

The difference between running and jogging is intensity. Running is faster and demands

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