Question

(a) 1. What is a flick and when it is used during a game? 

2. Who assists the two umpires in the conduct of the game. 

3. Define the following:

1. Indian dribble 

2. Shovelling

(b) 1. Define Feinting.

(c) Explain  the following terms:

1. A misconduct

2. A warning.

Answer 1

(a) 1. A flick means to lift or raise the ball over the stick of an opponent. It is used to pass to the team mate or place the ball into the goal. 

2. The two umpires are assisted by the time-keepers during the conduct of the game. 

1. Indian dribble is a hockey techinque which consists of pushing the bail rapidly from right to left and then from left to right repeatedly by turning the hockey stick. 

2. Shovelling is the simplest shot in which the puck is pushed or flicked in any direction. Players typically resort to shovelling the ball to push loose ball past a sprawling or out-of-position goal tender. 

(b) 1. Feinting is done to mislead am opponent in the match of hockey. It is done by quickly pushing the ball forward or laterally with the forehand and catching it on the backhand.

(c) 

1. A misconduct is any act of rough or dangerous play, wasting the time or not following any rules of the game. A misconduct penalty is given by the referee on such conditions.

2. A warning is given by the referee when a player is playing a rough or dangerous game or performing any misconduct. A warning is indicated by a green card.