Becoming stronger as a drag flicker

Becoming stronger as a drag flicker

If you are a skilled drag flicker and have little room to improve technically, becoming stronger can help you become a better drag flicker in field hockey. This can be done by improving your power generation, stability, injury prevention, and consistency. Squats: The...
How to mentally prepare for a stroke in hockey

How to mentally prepare for a stroke in hockey

Preparing for a penalty stroke in field hockey can be nerve-wracking. It´s you alone against the goalkeeper, everyone is watching and you might change the course of the game or even make the winning goal! Luckily there are several mental strategies you can use to help...
Yoga exercises for field hockey players

Yoga exercises for field hockey players

Become a Yogi Yoga can be a great way for field hockey players to improve their flexibility, mobility, balance, and breathing. These exercises can help you perform better on the field. Especially after hard training sessions or as a warm up: adding some yoga exercises...
Going to the gym as a field hockey player?

Going to the gym as a field hockey player?

More and more field hockey players go to the gym to perform optimally. Why should you go to the gym as a field hockey player? Field hockey players should do compound exercises in the pre-season for several reasons: Improved overall strength and power: Compound...
Tips for field hockey players with back pain

Tips for field hockey players with back pain

Field hockey is a high-intensity sport that requires a lot of physical exertion. This can put a lot of strain on the body, particularly the back. Back pain is a common issue among field hockey players, but there are ways to prevent and manage it. We will give you some...
Hockey grips, which should I use?

Hockey grips, which should I use?

There are roughly two kinds of hockey grips on the market: the Chammy and the cushion grip. The Chammy The Chammy grip is also known as a chamois grip. It was invented in the early 1990s and became popular in field hockey around that time. The grip is made of chamois...