Adam Falla
Field Hockey Coach
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Co-authored Articles (10)
How to Put On Shin Guards for Soccer, Field Hockey & More
Find the right style and size to prevent injury and enhance your gameShin guards are a type of protective equipment used to prevent injuries to the lower leg during sports games. Some sports like soccer require all playe...
How to
Play Hockey
Learn the rules, skills, & positions that will help your team winHockey is a full-contact sport played on an ice rink between 2 teams made up of 6 players each. You score goals by shooting the puck into your opponent's g...
How to
Play Field Hockey
Nothing is more satisfying than whacking a small, hard ball with a large field hockey stick. In field hockey, you also get to dribble that ball, flick it, roll it, and more. To start playing, you need some basic gear, in...
How to
Shoot a Hockey Puck
OK, you've got the skating part down, but there's another essential part of playing hockey: shooting. Here's a few ways to give yourself the best chance of getting the puck in the goal.
How to
Hockey Stop
Beginner skaters can get away with doing a "snowplow" or "pizza slice," which involves pointing the toes inward until the friction brings you to a gradual stop. However, once you are skating faster, you will need to know...
How to
Put on Hockey Equipment
Equipment is a big part of hockey and there is a lot of it to contend with when you’re first learning how to play. Getting ready isn’t that difficult once you get used to dressing for a game. Hockey gear consists of ...
How to
Take a Slapshot in Ice Hockey
The slapshot is an important part of any hockey game. When performing a slap shot, the hockey stick is aggressively slapped (nearly as hard as you can) and bent on the ice. Tension builds up in the stick as it flexes, an...
How to
Wrap a Hockey Stick
Taping your stick up before a game can sometimes be a precise and sacred ritual practiced by ice hockey players. Though each player may have an individual method, learning the basics of wrapping the grip and the blade pr...
How to
Flick in Field Hockey
The flick is an important movement in field hockey, in which a player shoots or “flicks” the ball by elevating it with their stick. It’s the move that a player uses to shoot penalties, but it’s also very useful i...
How to
Be a Better Field Hockey Player
Looking for tips on how to improve your hockey skills? It takes training and practice, but with the right approach, you can turn yourself into a better field hockey player.
