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Are you a Field Hockey Wonk?

Question 1 of 5 Which of the following is not allowed in field hockey?

Raising your stick above your shoulder
Passing/shooting the ball high in the air
Field players (i.e., non goalkeepers) playing the ball with their bodies
All of the above

Question 2 of 5 The referees in field hockey have cards of what colors to warn players for negative/dangerous behavior?

Blue, yellow, red
Green, red
Green, yellow, red
Yellow, red

Question 3 of 5 In NCAA field hockey, what occurs if a game is tied at the end of regulation?

The game ends in a draw
The game goes to 7v7 sudden death overtime
The game goes to a penalty stroke competition
The game goes to a penalty shootout

Question 4 of 5 Field hockey was first included in the Olympics in what year?

1908
1928
1980
2000

Question 5 of 5 In order to score in field hockey, the ball-

Can be struck from anywhere on the field
Must be hit inside the offensive half
Must be touched inside the offensive 25 yard line
Must be played inside the attacking 16 yard circle

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