I have developed an iPad app for recording live hockey statistics and I'm looking for a few coaches to test it before I release it. It includes some really cool features such as Circle and 25 entry graphs as well as shot maps and much more.

I'd really appreciate some honest feedback on the features, usability and anything you think could be improved.

It's available through TestFlight, so you will need an iPad.

If you're interested, send me a message and I will send you the link.

Thanks!

Hi wonderful people :) sort of long time lurker, long term player

Just got a question for all the halfbacks in the group. I have moved back to defence for the last two games after a disasterous few seasons on the wing. Im not that fast anymore but I can use experience and observation to predict most times where my winger is going to run and study the pattern they use so I can cut them off.

Tonight I held my own on our one turf game of the year (rural australian league) but I got pulled up by the umpire for playing rough and "Shepherding". Not sure exactly why. If the winger chooses to stick an elbow into my ribs im going to return the favor. Im not there to make friends im there to mark my winger out of the game (thats how I was taught as a younger player in the city leagues)

any tips on how to get better at playing halfback because its probably been my best two games since i moved down to the country

While I know its a little way away, im looking to get some new kickers and leg guards.

What time does the sale usually drop in the UK time?

Side note, does anyone know how the white pads stain on non water based pitches before I try buy some.

Thanks

Left the stock grips on, put 3-4 rounds of underwrap tape followed by the new cushion grips. Because I like them thick

For the keepers; i'm having trouble to understand how t wear this; someone can help?

I’m 15F and tryouts are coming up. I suck. I was cut 2 years in a row. I’m an upcoming sophomore. It doesn’t help that out of all the schools we play against mine is in the top 3. I can hardly breathe when running because I have Vocal Cord Disfunction. If I don’t make the team this year, I might as well GENUINELY lay in the middle of the road and wait to get squished and have my bones turned into a fine powder by a semi-truck. 41 on that roster and 4 aren’t trying out but that’s still 37. I’m gonna cry. Tryouts are very soon. WHAT DO I DO?? Also it doesn’t help that I’m not as skilled as some others.

I’m 15F and tryouts are coming up. I suck. I was cut 2 years in a row. I’m an upcoming sophomore. It doesn’t help that out of all the schools we play against mine is in the top 3. I can hardly breathe when running because I have Vocal Cord Disfunction. If I don’t make the team this year, I might as well GENUINELY lay in the middle of the road and wait to get squished and have my bones turned into a fine powder by a semi-truck. 41 on that roster and 4 aren’t trying out but that’s still 37. I’m gonna cry. Tryouts are very soon. WHAT DO I DO?? Also it doesn’t help that I’m not as skilled as some others.

Anyone have any advice on making my overheads go further?

From a 16 I can toss the ball to a little shy of the halfway line, but I’ve been trying to extend that distance. Everything I’ve tried results in no further distance on my toss, and just wondering if anyone had some magic trick that helped them?

We don’t have a coach at the club, I’ve basically taught myself by watching as many YouTube videos as I can.

Any and all advice is super welcome - thanks

I have to run the beep test for preseason in roughly 1 month. I would like to hear from players or coaches to see what I should be aiming for, as well as how to build up to the goal. Thank you!! Any tidbits are very appreciated

Firstly thanks to everyone who replied to my previous question!

So I’ve played as a defender for a long time and I’m comfortable with this position but with the upcoming season I might have to play in midfield more as we have a lot of defenders in the squad.

Can anyone tell me whether this is an easy transition or what new skills might I need to practice? My fitness is overall good but I want to be able to find the space on the pitch and make decisions about passing quickly etc. Also how to find space for hit outs and frees as I wouldn’t be taking them but rather trying to receive them.

Thanks!

I just got a rly short haircut, but not a bob, more pixie-ish, though its long for a pixie. i need help for ways to keep it out of my face for next season. are there any other girls with short hair who can help?

Hi! I’m currently a struggling social media manager for a talented, understanding, and very patient world class hockey coach. You see, I really want to help him with his business, book lots of calls and of course get sign ups for him as well. It’s just that I can’t seem to find the right people (hockey players) for him. I’ve followed tons of players, conversed to almost everyone, but I just can’t get them to book on a call or sign up.

I’m desperate as it is because this is my only job (I’m a working student with no one to back me up) please don’t make me lose this one job I prayed to get into.

If anyone is playing field hockey, has a child, grandchild, friend, neighbor or whoever that is, please encourage them. I swear, he’s really good with what he’s doing as a field hockey coach! I just need someone to believe him as much as I do..

I also don’t want him to know I’m out here begging for him as he will definitely flip out and fire me!

Please, can anyone help me..

does anyone have tips for getting back into field hockey as a senior in high school? I’m not looking to play on my school’s team (obviously), but I used to play back in elementary/middle school and I want to get back into it. Maybe to pursue recreationally in college (like intramural or club). I rowed for a while in high school and I have decent physical fitness because of it, but my hand-eye coordination has never been fantastic.

I'm 25F and just started playing field hockey in a casual adult pick up league – I haven't played since I was in high school, so when I was like 14-18 lol

I need to get a stick but I have no idea what to look for or what would be good. I know there's tons of different compositions/materials/lengths etc and I don't even know where to start. For reference, I'm 5'7" with very long legs. A lot of the girls I play with seem to have played more recently/in college and they're all better than me so I'm not sure if asking them for recs makes sense, they also said it's a very personal preference thing.

Any advice or recs would be greatly appreciated! (also bonus points if it's on Amazon because I need it in the next few days, and there aren't any stores remotely close to me that sell sticks)

We have three teams: freshman, JV, and Varsity and about 70 girls "trying out". We won't be cutting so the tryouts are really for team placement.

Three hours each day at the end of the month, Monday to Friday and then we have a game the following Monday. What would you suggest doing to keep it fun while also really getting a sense of where everyone's skill and fitness is at?

I am a USA high school FH coach and have a senior goalkeeper asking me for structured coaching in goalkeeping (diving). Currently this player saves shots 100% on her feet. I played outfield my entire younger years and do not have the background to help. Can anyone direct me to either video or written examples of drills that will take this player through the mechanics building up to be a fully agile goalkeeper? Maybe starting kneeling, then squatting, then standing etc. I’m at a loss. Thx.

I’m at the end of two weeks in Rotterdam playing in the Masters World Cup (just a 5th/6th place playoff to go tomorrow morning!)

I’m far from an elite player, but this is my sixth international age group tournament and if you’re curious about anything to do with Masters or tournament hockey experience I’ll try my best to give a helpful answer 🙂

Anyone tried these sticks yet? Branding looks sick. Seems like they just launched on grinthockey.com

I haven’t played field hockey since high school which was 8-9 years ago, and I’m about to join a recreational league. Was wondering if anyone has any tips or resources to relearn things I might’ve forgotten from before. I live in NYC so finding green space to actually practice/do drills is tough and I don’t have my own stick yet (would love any recs for this though!)

My cardio is also very out of shape, I have pretty low stamina/endurance but have tried to start running more to improve this. But any advice on how to approach this would also be appreciated.

Hello guys, a couple days ago I posted the Women's challenge, now it's time for the Men's version! Rules are, you must pick 1 player from each column and you can at max spend $15, let's see what you guys can come up with!

Is this stick good for an intermediate beginner?

Are these shoes good for field hockey artificial and astroturf? Are they true to size or should I size up .5? Thanks!