Hockey Term: Deflection
Deflection: A term used to describe a ball that has been redirected from its original path after a player’s stick has touched it.
Deflection: A term used to describe a ball that has been redirected from its original path after a player’s stick has touched it.
Dangerous Play: A foul called for anything that could likely result in injury, such as pushing, tripping, hacking, or raising the ball toward an opponent who is less than five yards away.
Channel: A defensive tactic used to direct an opposing player away from the goal and toward the sidelines.
Dribble: Moving while alternating the ball from the right side of the body to the left side of the body to elude defenders.
Back stick: A foul called for hitting the ball with the rounded face of the hockey stick.