Hockey5s

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Today, the intention is to provide some insights about Hockey 5s and details of FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2021 (M) Lausanne (SUI) 11 - 12 Sep 2021.

Many former internationals and hockey fans called and seeking to understand what is "Hockey5s". Therefore, for better clarity and understanding, decided to write and share with as many as possible. 

HOCKEY5s

First played in preparation for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, Hockey5s is a super-fast, highly skilful, short format of hockey which is designed to be adaptable to multiple surfaces, environments and space. Hockey5s is an invasion game played between two teams with 4 field players and a goalkeeper.

Key Characteristics:

Field Size & Duration:	Field Size - 40m x 23.7m (Standard Competition) Duration - 10 minutes in each halves (total 20 mins of play)
Markings	Markings- Designed to be minimal, a half way line and 10m mini-lines create 4 equal sized quarters of the field, plus penalty spots (6.4m from the goal-line) are the only required markings
Equipment.	Equipment: 2 goals, each 3.66m wide and 2.14m tall (Standard Hockey Goals) Each player uses a hockey stick made of any non-metallic material with a maximum length of 105cm (41.3inches). Sticks are usually sold in lengths in inches with 36.5 and 37.5 the most common adult sizes. Only the flat side of the stick may be use to play the ball. (Standard Stick) PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for field players includes shin-guards and mouth-guards. Goalkeeper PPE includes kickers, leg guards, padded shorts, body armour, gloves, neck protector and a helmet.
Key Skills:	Key Skills: Players may push, slap, hit and flick the ball both forehand and backhand (Same as 11-a-side Hockey)

For international competitions such as the Hockey5s World Cup, the Youth Olympic Games and their qualification Tournaments, the Rules must be very precise and followed by everyone taking part, and there may also be Tournament Regulations which vary the Rules of Hockey5s. However, outside of international competitions, Hockey5s is designed to be adaptable to the available facilities and for players of all ages and abilities.

For example, if the playing area is less than specified in these Rules, it might be appropriate to play with only four players of each team on the court. A goalkeeper is required in the Rules but, if necessary and appropriate, the game could be played only with field players. It might not be possible to provide boundary-boards, in which case the ball outside the side-lines could be dealt with in the same way as it is in eleven-a-side hockey. Other playing Rules can be adapted as necessary with these published Rules of Hockey5s providing a reference point and framework.

The Rules do not specify the type of surface on which Hockey5s is played. It is perfectly acceptable to play the game on any surface including natural grass, synthetic turf and hard recreational play areas. In these ways, Hockey5s can be played virtually anywhere at any time. It is therefore an ideal introduction to the sport which enables core skills to develop and the game to be enjoyed with simple Rules in more informal surroundings.

FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2021 (M) Lausanne (SUI) 11 - 12 Sep 2021 

Malaysia have been invited for the first-ever senior World Hockey 5s event on Sept 11-12 in Lausanne, Switzerland. No age limit for players. 

Five men’s and women’s teams will compete in Lausanne over the weekend: Switzerland, England, Germany, India, Malaysia (Men) and Switzerland, England, Germany, India, South Africa (Women).

There will be free entry to gee up the host nation at the Place de la Navigation and the event will be broadcast live on the Watch.Hockey platform. It will be the first of a planned series of events, with a Hockey5s World Tour planned down the line.

Total 11 matches and Malaysia opens with England, followed by India and Sui in day one. Next day against Germany and Finals. The Match Schedule as stated below.

Match #	Date/Time	Details
1	11 Sep 2021 16:00	IND v SUI (RR)
2	11 Sep 2021 17:00	ENG v MAS (RR)
3	11 Sep 2021 18:00	GER v SUI (RR)
4	11 Sep 2021 19:00	IND v MAS (RR)
5	11 Sep 2021 20:00	ENG v GER (RR)
6	11 Sep 2021 21:00	MAS v SUI (RR)
7	12 Sep 2021 14:30	IND v GER (RR)
8	12 Sep 2021 15:30	SUI v ENG (RR)
9	12 Sep 2021 16:30	GER v MAS (RR)
10	12 Sep 2021 17:30	ENG v IND (RR)
11	12 Sep 2021 19:30	1st RR v 2nd RR (Final)

Oman has been named as the host of the inaugural International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey5s World Cup.

The FIH said the men’s and women’s events will take place in Oman’s capital city Muscat in January 2024.

Thanking you and stay safe.

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