FLOOR HOCKEY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Center - Answers- The position in which the player is allowed to move the length of the
floor in a full game
Wings or Forwards - Answers- The position in which there is a person on the right and
left, who cannot go past the center line into the defensive area. Their responsibility is to
work with the defenders to prevent the other team from scoring.
Defenders - Answers- Players who cannot go past the center line into the offensive
area. Their responsibility is to keep the puck out of their defensive half of the floor.
Goalie - Answers- Player who is allowed to stop the puck with hands, feet, or stick. This
player attempts to block all shots on the goal and works with the defenders to prevent
the other team from scoring.
Techniques for Play - Answers- -Keeping your eye on the puck.
-Pass to a teammate if they are in better position.
-Passing is faster than dribbling or handling the puck.
-When passing to a teammate, be sure to pass just ahead of them.
-Follow all shots on goal and use a deflected puck to shoot again.
-Wrist action is very important in floor hockey.
Techniques for Play (Continued) - Answers- -Always play in a safe manner and use
good stick and body control.
-Defense players should never attempt to "clear" a puck in front of their goal.
-Defensive Players should "clear" the puck out to the side.
-Offensive players should position themselves in front of the goal to receive a pass.
-Offensive players should "center" the puck (pass to a teammate in front of the goal.
Centering the Puck
(Term) - Answers- Passing to a teammate who is in front of your opponents goal.
Forehand
(Term) - Answers- When a player shoots or passes with the bottom hand pushing the
stick forward.
Backhand
(Term) - Answers- When a player shoots or passes with the bottom hand pulling the
stick forward.
Clear the Puck - Answers- Getting the puck out of your zone to prevent your opponents
from scoring
Center - Answers- The position in which the player is allowed to move the length of the
floor in a full game
Wings or Forwards - Answers- The position in which there is a person on the right and
left, who cannot go past the center line into the defensive area. Their responsibility is to
work with the defenders to prevent the other team from scoring.
Defenders - Answers- Players who cannot go past the center line into the offensive
area. Their responsibility is to keep the puck out of their defensive half of the floor.
Goalie - Answers- Player who is allowed to stop the puck with hands, feet, or stick. This
player attempts to block all shots on the goal and works with the defenders to prevent
the other team from scoring.
Techniques for Play - Answers- -Keeping your eye on the puck.
-Pass to a teammate if they are in better position.
-Passing is faster than dribbling or handling the puck.
-When passing to a teammate, be sure to pass just ahead of them.
-Follow all shots on goal and use a deflected puck to shoot again.
-Wrist action is very important in floor hockey.
Techniques for Play (Continued) - Answers- -Always play in a safe manner and use
good stick and body control.
-Defense players should never attempt to "clear" a puck in front of their goal.
-Defensive Players should "clear" the puck out to the side.
-Offensive players should position themselves in front of the goal to receive a pass.
-Offensive players should "center" the puck (pass to a teammate in front of the goal.
Centering the Puck
(Term) - Answers- Passing to a teammate who is in front of your opponents goal.
Forehand
(Term) - Answers- When a player shoots or passes with the bottom hand pushing the
stick forward.
Backhand
(Term) - Answers- When a player shoots or passes with the bottom hand pulling the
stick forward.
Clear the Puck - Answers- Getting the puck out of your zone to prevent your opponents
from scoring
