- 1). Get some low-cut turf shoes or cleats. They'll give you traction on your playing surface.
- 2). Make sure to have shin guards so your legs don't get dented. They can be made out of plastic, fiberglass or rubber, but you want them to cover the length of your shin to protect you from the ball, others' cleats and wild sticks.
- 3). Consider a mouth guard. It may look funny and make it harder to talk, but it could also save all that expensive orthodontia from errant balls and high sticks.
- 4). Suit your goalies well - they're the ones taking most of the shots. They should consider the following equipment for optimum protection: wire basket mask, helmet, foam neck protector, chest protector, padded apron, goalie leg pads, square-toed kickers over shoes, goalie gloves and a stick. They may look strange when they're done, but they won't be in pain.
- 5). Remember the two items you'll need to actually play the game: the ball and the field hockey stick. Most of the balls for field hockey are plastic and are made to specific measurements for the sport. Sticks will vary in substance and length according to player preference (see "eHow to Buy a Field Hockey Stick"); just be sure it's a stick where the toe is rounded on one side and flat on the other.
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