Field Hockey in Baltimore

I spent this past weekend in Baltimore playing in a field hockey tournament.

Let me just clarify that I did NOT play outside! Field hockey is only played outdoors in the collegiate level, but indoor field hockey is very big to the field hockey world.

Indoor is typically played in a roller rink type surface. Instead of there being sidelines, there are wood boards. These wood boards keep the ball in bounds, so it is common strategy to use them to pass up the field or use to force out the attack.
There are a bunch of differences in the games, so you can read more information about indoor here.

Indoor really helps your outdoor game.  The game is so quick and since the rules are slightly modified, it tremendously improves your game.

Anyways, it was great to play out in Baltimore with other hockey enthusiasts. I was on a team with people who are already done with school but just love the sport and want to play. Their stick skills are incredible! We played well and got to watch some great hockey during our breaks.

Below is a video I took of a game I was watching. It's not the best quality, but I figured it'd be pretty cool to put on here anyway!
Watch Indoor

Comments

[Cris Maloney]

Hi Ellyn --

Nice post. It showed up in my Google alert for field hockey.

"Instead of there being sidelines, there are wood boards."

Unless, of course, the side-boards are made out of aluminum. :-)

Here is some video of a tournament using aluminum side-boards...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OV7yEo5_kE

See on Saturday...Cris