Olympic hockey games 2012

Like football, there is no one formation that guarantees success, with tactics dependent on personnel. Like football, penalties are awarded when a defender commits a deliberate foul in the scoring area which hinders the progress of a attacking player in possession of the ball. Penalty strokes are taken from 6. A player who commits a foul obstruction, hitting an opponents or his stick while tackling, touch the ball with your feet can be yellow-carded meaning they spend time in the sin-bin.

A serious offence can lead to a red card and permanent exclusion from the games. Also hockey has its own green card, which is given to players to signify they have committed a foul which does not warrant further punishment.

Two green cards leads to a yellow. Teams often use unique commands, such as in American football or basketball, to communicate moves and tactics. These commands are known to members of one team only and leave the opposition none the wiser. Back print this page. Hockey demands speed, stamina and a mastery of intricate hand-eye coordination. Played by teams of 11 on an outdoor pitch, the sport is a long-time Olympic favourite, offering non-stop action over 14 days of competition.

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London Indian media attack 'national shame' of hockey defeat. Hannah MacLeod forced her way through a melee of Kiwi bodies in the circle to win Britain's first penalty corner 14 minutes in, but Crista Cullen's shot was stopped by the keeper, Bianca Russell, and Cullen forced another chance wide. She remained unshaken. We just had to keep winning them. New Zealand took to the second half with more purpose, and Britain had a lucky break when Katie Glynn hit a post in the first minute.

Walsh's women ramped up their defence and took some literal hard knocks. A crucial clearance from Helen Richardson ended a determined attack from Anita Punt, who had looked ready to run her down.

New Zealand remained thwarted: it seemed that every time they ran the ball into the scoring area, Walsh would emerge nonchalantly with it a few seconds later. It was fitting that the captain should be at the centre of the two decisive moments of the game. Danson had made a run into the circle and forced a penalty corner from the Kiwi captain, Kayla Sharland, and it was Walsh who provided the flick for Danson to deflect in.

The full-back ran to the halfway line with a warrior's cry. Six minutes later Britain faced their first penalty corner from New Zealand after losing an video appeal against it for dangerous play.

As the shot came in, Walsh stood between the ball and the goal.