FLOOR HOCKEY STUDY GUIDE

1. Six players per team
   1. Center (rover) – plays offense and defense, full court.
   2. Forwards (2) – left and right wings, cannot pass centerline into defensive court.
   3. Defense (2) – left and right, cannot pass centerline into offensive court.
   4. Goalie- may use hands, feet or stick to stop the puck.
2. Play begins with a face-off
   1. Face-off is taken by the two centers.
   2. Sticks must be on the floor.
   3. All other players must be outside the circle.
   4. Ball or puck must be passed, a goal may not be scored directly from the face-off.
3. Scoring
   1. One point per goal.
   2. Goal is counted if the ball passes completely over the goal line or if the ball deflects off a player or equipment into the net.
   3. A goal cannot be scored off of a foul, if the ball is kicked into the net or if an offensive player is in the goal box (crease).
4. Rules (minor fouls) five fouls- player ejected
   1. Results in stoppage of play and face-off
      1. No holding, stepping or laying on the ball.
      2. Offensive player in the crease.
      3. Not using hands to play a ball in the air above the waist.
      4. Body checking- leaning or pushing.
   2. Major fouls five penalties- player ejected
      1. Cross checking with a stick.
      2. Throwing stick or ball.
      3. Deliberate roughness.
      4. Slashing- hitting opponent with stick.
      5. Dangerous use of stick above waist.