1. Advancing - commonly considered a foot foul, but pertains to any part of the body to propel, deflect or stop the ball to your teams advantage
2. Obstruction - shielding the ball with the stick or any part of a player's body
3. Dangerous Hit - A raised hit in an area near other players.  A raised hit may be considered a legal hit if positioned to an open field area.
4. Third Party Obstruction - A teammate takes a position between an opponent and the ball so her teammate has the opportunity to play the ball.
5. Covering the Ball - This usually happens around the goal and can result in a "stroke" penalty shot.

Field Hockey Terminology

1. Playing Distance - the distance a player can reach with her stick
2. Give and Go - pass from one teammate to another, followed by a pass back
3. Block Tackle - taking the ball from an opponent by blocking their path
4. Marking - the defensive act of guarding a player without the ball
5. Jab - a tackle with a left hand lunge or poke made at the ball
6. Drive - a hard hit usually taken with both hands at the top of the stick
7. Push Pass - a pass without a backswing, using explosive action
8. Flick - a push stroke in which the wrists are used to lift the ball
9. Bobsum - ask your defensive player
10. Attacksum - ask your offensive player