Foot hockey

Foot hockey is a sport related to hockey, but there is no equipment (except for the goaltenders) or stick, using feet to kick the ball (most commonly a tennis ball), kicking it through a predetermined goal, comprised of marks/vents on portable/school walls or two coats lying of the ground. The usual age group who plays foot hockey can range from 9 to 13 years old. The nets' dimensions usually vary but are generally 4 to convert|6|ft|m wide and approximately 2 to convert|3|ft|m high. It is mostly used in grade schools, and is popular in Canada. The rules are similar to hockey, however majorly reflects soccer gameplay. It is unknown who has exactly created this sport.

Overview

There is one net at each end with one goaltender. The common goaltending equipment are jackets that are wore on backwards and untied so the ball does not hurt as it normally would, and in addition it is advantage as it covers up more of the net. After their goalie has possession of the ball he or she, can throw the ball, or kick down the court to one of their players. This sport is often played on asphalt or concrete.

Considered dangers

This sport is only as dangerous as any other game played at school. Injuries only occur when insensitive people attempt to play without knowing any of the rules. This and the fact of tripping or accidental injuries. The aggression during gameplay can hinder the entertainment value and especially to goaltenders, as that position is more likely to get hurt by being hacked at by feet, pushed over, or hit by the ball in certain areas.

Rules

The rules are mixed in between hockey and soccer. One of the important rules is interference. If the goalie is kicked or pushed it is an interference and the team which was interfered is granted the ball and is no goal if it enters the net. There are also interferences during out of net play. The common playground interference is when people that aren't playing run into the way of the ball. The consequences differ for this sort of affair from a penalty shot to the interfered teams position. Arguing can be a big matter too. The majority of goaltenders tend to argue about disallowing goals, if it is interference, or them just claiming the ball never hit the net. In this case some will argue so much that the players will use an alternate method and give them a penalty shot. During a penalty shot players can call rebounds or no rebounds. Without rebounds it is an advantage for the defending team.

Creation

It is not truly known how the game really started from or exactly why it was created. Many kids assume they were the founders of the game however.