Equipment Guides

Small, mid-range and big Christmas gift ideas for field hockey players, chosen by skill and space, with honest notes on what each one can't do.

An honest comparison of cones and the Skiller for field hockey ball control, with when each one is enough and three drills that work with both.

A complete field hockey bag checklist covering playing gear, clothing, care items and spares, with tips for indoor season and tournaments.

How to pick field hockey shin guards and mouthguards that fit, protect and stay in place, with sizing, types and when to replace them.

An honest comparison of the Training Kit, Passing Kit and Training Zone for Professionals, by skill focus, space and number of players.

An honest comparison of the Skills Zone and Skills Zone 360: tiles, footprint, the drills each suits and how much floor space you really need.

A neutral guide to field hockey balls: dimpled vs smooth match balls, training balls, indoor balls, soft balls for kids and what to use at home.

A neutral guide to choosing a field hockey stick by length, bow, toe shape, carbon content and weight, with a height chart and beginner advice.

An honest guide to home training surfaces: when smooth concrete is enough, when flooring tiles are worth it, and what tiles can't do.

What to check before buying a field hockey rebounder: return, stability, surface, space and durability, plus when a wall is enough.

An honest guide to field hockey training equipment for home, organised by skill and space, with the limits of each product and when a kit makes sense.