Floor
Hockey
HISTORY:
Floor Hockey originally
started as modified ice hockey, which could be played on streets. The first floor hockey games to be
introduced under an organized recreational program were played by school
children in
OBJECT OF
THE GAME:
The team in
possession of the “hockey ball” attempts to maneuver it through the defense of
the opposing team and shoot it by the goalie into the goal. The defensive team
tries to break up the attack, capture control of the ball, and move it back up
the floor in an offensive attack on the other team’s goal. Stamina, speed,
agility, and skillful stick handling are the key ingredients in developing a
successful floor hockey team.
THE GAME:
1. Each game consists of the
halfway mark in the class period, usually about 12
minutes.
2. The team consists of 6
players (ideally): can play with
more
Goalie
(1)
-stops the ball with stick, hands, or feet
Center
(1) -is
the ONLY player allowed to move full court
Defenseman
(2)
-responsibility is to keep the ball out of their defensive half of the
floor
-can’t go past center line into the offensive area
Wings
(2)
-responsibility is to work with center on their offensive
play
-can’t go past center line into the defensive area
3. The blue sticks will
always start each game at the center circle with possession of the hockey
ball.
4. There is no scoring from
the center circle unless a defensive or offensive player first touches the
hockey
ball.
5. Play is continuous unless
a goal is scored
6. Changes in your team’s
positions can only take place after a goal is scored, unless there is a penalty
on
the goalie. At that time, one
person can change to the goalie position and no other changes are
allowed.
7. A goal is scored when the
ball crosses the goal line.
- a goal can’t be counted on
a penalty.
- a ball can deflect off a
player or equipment, but can’t be kicked into the goal.
Goal Keeping:
1. It is a misconduct
foul if a ball thrown by the goalie crosses the center
line
2. At no time is the
goalie exempt from penalties when he goes out of the goal box to play the
ball
3. It is a misconduct
penalty if the goalie holds the ball for more than 3 seconds in his effort to
clear the
ball from in front of his goal
Stick Handling:
1. Keep hands separated
12-18 in. on the hockey stick for better control and power.
(dominate
hand should be on bottom)
2. When shooting or passing,
use a “flicking” action with your dominate wrist for power and control.
3. Don’t make wide swings at
the ball. Keep the ball close to
you when shooting.
4. The hockey stick is to be
carried low at all times.
TERMS:
Goal
- A
goal counts when the hockey ball crosses the goal line.
Hat Trick - When a player
scores three goals in one game.
Crease
-
The area in front of the goal designed to protect the goalie from
interference by
attacking players.
Dribbling
- (also known as stick handling)
Using both sides of the blade to control & move the
ball.
Wrist shot - When a player
uses a flicking motion to move the ball. (. There should be no back swing or high follow through.
this is
the best shot for speed and accuracy in floor hockey.)
High sticking - Penalty called
when a player lifts the blade above the shoulders, winds up, or
follows through
when attempting an illegal shot (slap-shot).
Slap shot
-
An illegal shot in floor hockey ( Involves the
swinging of the stick behind, and the follow through which brings the stick
high.)
Forehand
-
When a player shoots or passes on the dominant hand side with the
dominant hand open
in the direction of their pass or shot.
Backhand
- When a player shoots or passes on
the non-dominant hand side with the back of
the dominant hand facing in the direction of their pass or
shot.
Hooking
-
Illegal use of the hockey stick used to "hook" another
player.
Offsides
- When a wing, defenseman, or goalie
cross the center line.
Penalty box - A designated
area where a player goes when a penalty has occurred.
Power play - When the team
with all their players has an advantage over the team charged
with a penalty that now must play with less players.
Short handed - When a team must continue playing with fewer players because
of a player serving a
penalty.
Centering - Passing to a teammate
who is in front of your opponent's goal.
Clearing
- Getting the puck out of your zone to prevent your opponents from
scoring.
PENALTIES:
Roughing
Penalty
- slashing or hacking
whether or not contact is made with an opposing player
- high sticking (when the stick is raised above the
shoulder)
- contact with the goalie inside the
crease
- pushing, holding, and
tripping
- throwing the
stick
Misconduct
Penalty
- players deliberately leaves their feet (slide or dive)
- goalie, defenseman, or wing pass the center
line
- players in the crease (unless accidental : referee’s
discretion)
- player, other than goalie, catching or holding the
ball
- deliberately hooking, grabbing, or kicking the stick out of
an opponent’s hand
ADMINISTRATION OF
PENALTIES:
1. A player who is charged
with a penalty sits out for two minutes.
A. If a goal is scored by
the opposition before the two-minute penalty time has elapsed,
the player or players out on penalties may
return to the floor, providing the penalty is not the
third one on any player.
B. If the goalie receives a
penalty, the goalie will be sent to the penalty box , but the team must play short handed. The position that replaces
t the goalie is optional.
2. Any player charged with
three penalties will be removed for the duration of the
game.
3. Fighting or deliberately
fouling another player calls for automatic ejection from the game.