Question

Explain the term centre pass in hockey.

Answer 1

1. To start the match a player from the team wins the toss if they choose this option, otherwise by a player from the opposing team.
2. To re-start the match after half-time by a player of the team who did not take the centre pass to start the match.
3. After a goal by a player of the team against which the goal was scored or awarded.

Answer 2

Procedure of center pass:

1. it is taken from the center of the field.
2. The player taking center pass can only stand in the other half of field while his team members should stand within their half of defending goal.
3. It is permitted to play the ball in any direction.
4. All players other than the player taking the center pass must be in the half of the field which includes the goal they are defending.