EQUIPMENT
It is required to wear a gum guard and shin protection.
[The specific manufacturer products are suggested options in the situation that anyone seeks recommendations for which to purchase.]
Stick Selection
When considering how to select an appropriate stick for a field hockey athlete, please read the information that United States Field Hockey has published on its website via this link.
Stick bag
This is a general purpose bag which can accommodate sticks, gum guards and shinnies. All field player equipment can and should be maintained in one place - the hockey/stick bag.
Left hand protection A glove can be worn to protect the left hand. A minority of field hockey athletes wear left-hand knuckle protectors. Knuckle protection can generally be observed being worn by a couple varsity, club and few college student-athletes.
It is required to wear a gum guard and shin protection.
[The specific manufacturer products are suggested options in the situation that anyone seeks recommendations for which to purchase.]
Stick Selection
When considering how to select an appropriate stick for a field hockey athlete, please read the information that United States Field Hockey has published on its website via this link.
Gum guard
For athletes who do not wear braces.
For athletes who wear braces.
Shinnies
Guard option 1
Guard option 2
Guard option 3
Guard option 4
Stick bag
This is a general purpose bag which can accommodate sticks, gum guards and shinnies. All field player equipment can and should be maintained in one place - the hockey/stick bag.
Left hand protection
A glove can be worn to protect the left hand. A minority of field hockey athletes wear left-hand knuckle protectors. Knuckle protection can generally be observed being worn by a couple varsity, club and few college student-athletes.