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Field Hockey is a well-liked sport for both men and women . It is played in many countries all around the world . In Asian countries like Pakistan and Republic of India , it is considered the "National sport." ^[1] The game is played between two teams and each team is made up of 11 players. There are four 15-minute quarters with a 15-minute break at halftime and a 2-minute break after the 1st and 3rd quarters. Field hockey is played with a ball on natural grass, or on sand-based or water based artificial turfs with a small hard ball. The field has a goal at each end. A semi-circle about 15 meters from the goal is known as the shooting circle. Goals can only be scored when the ball is in the shooting circle.

Players use a hockey stick to move the ball. The stick is in the shape of a J and is made out of wood , glass and fibre . The players each play a position like fullbacks , halfbacks , forwards and goalkeepers .

References [ change | change source ]

1. ↑ "National Symbols" . Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 29 June 2007 . Retrieved 29 November 2007 .

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• Hockey
• Ice hockey