Hockey 5

It is considered the simplest form of hockey in terms of rules and gameplay, created to promote and popularize the sport of hockey and attract players.

Team Formation

  • Each team consists of 5 players, including the goalkeeper.

  • The team is allowed substitutions with a total of 10 players.

  • Each team must designate one captain on the field.

  • An alternate captain must be appointed in case the captain is suspended or replaced.

  • The team captain must wear a distinctive armband on the upper arm, shoulder, or above the top part of the socks.

  • The team captain is responsible for the conduct of all players in his team and for ensuring that substitutions are made correctly.

Match duration

  • The match consists of two halves, each half lasting 15 minutes.

  • The halftime break is two minutes.