Exclusive: Interview with Argentinas Ayelen Stepnik  x24
Planet Field Hockey welcomes Hernán Alvarez Macías, a Argentinean sport journalist from Rosario. His first contribution is this interview with Ayelen Stepnik a member of the number 1 ranked 'Leonas'. 
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Commentary: Is pitch invasion part of hockey culture?  x40
The euphoria of India's emphatic 7-4 win over Pakistan in the classic clash of the hockey titans in the Champions Trophy in Amsterdam buried an explosive incident. 
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What's next for US men?  x8
Post mortem examinations of team performances are a natural process after any international tournament, but for the US Men’s field hockey team autopsies are becoming all too common in their frequency and their findings. 
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Coaching: What are the skills of a coach?  x22
After been an international hockey player and after retiring from playing I have taken up coaching and I enjoy the challenge. I have spent a lot of time asking the question "what are the skills of a coach?" 
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Dedication and Teamwork: a PFH Interview with US Captain Tracey Fuchs  x18
PlanetFieldHockey talked last week to veteran USA midfielder and Captain Tracey Fuchs. Fuchs recently led her national team to victory over India and... 
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PFH Exclusive: A CHAT WITH COMMONWEALTH GAMES ROOKIE UMPIRE STEVE BROOKS OF GREAT BRITAIN  x15
Nick Conway is at the Commonwealth Games writing for PlanetFieldHockey. He talked in-depth with Steve Brooks, an umpire who is relatively... 
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Special Report: World Cup Hockey - At a glance  x32
A detailed and fascinating statistical look at the history of the Men's World Cup, compiled by Arun Arnaw. Includes top goalscorers, standings, venues and much more... 
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Feature: A scoring system to save the game  x16
I am almost 70....played a lot of hockey...at all levels....and enjoyed it. I followed very much the game through the years...got bored when "short corners"... 
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Feature: Why The Decision Trimming World Cup To 12 Teams Is Wrong  x62
When I learnt the FIH again changed its mind and decided the 2006 World Cups will be twelve-team tournaments, I thought it was just a poor joke. Why limit... 
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International Hockey: Color your Shoes, or Else?  x22
Rotterdam – Since my return from the Men’s World Cup Qualifier in Scotland, I have had the pleasure of becoming a spectator once again enjoying the ever-so popular... 
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Interview: Claire Middleton, hockey writer  x7
Claire Middleton is a hockey writer with a reputation for cutting straight to the point. She writes regularly for the Daily Telegraph in England, and gets straight to the... 
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Hockey: Can I Play While I Am Pregnant?  x4
Read why the demanding sport of hockey is not recommended for pregnant women... 
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Hockey is a family sport in the Queensland (Australia) hinterland and the history of this family proves it.
Ipswich in Queensland (Aust) is about 35miles south of the state capital, Brisbane... 
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planetfieldhockey talks to: Nick Conway - USA and UNC Assistant Coach  x42
Nick Conway, assistant coach of the USA Women’s Team and the University of North Carolina has brought a different perspective to US field hockey. His experience playing... internationally 
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Who Says You Can’t Play Hockey Left-Handed?  x37
Not only has Hans Dykstra of the Eelde Hockey Club been playing left-handed hockey for 44 years, he is also the oldest player in the Netherlands on a men’s first team... 
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International hockey: Who wants to play abroad?  x25
During my three-year hockey career here in Holland I have spoken to many players around the world who either play abroad, or, who have shown some interest in playing abroad... 
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Seven reasons the World Cup shouldn't be played in 4 pools  x24
This year several big world events will be played in a new FIH-sposored formula. Both women's and men's Junior World Cup and qualifiers' participants will be... 
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New Rules: Changing the Game  x67
Just last week Manzoor Hussain Atif, who was re-elected as chairman of the World Rules Board, announced a few trial rules to make our game more attractive for spectators... 
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Hockey: A sport for all sizes  x4
6’7” to 5’1”. This range of heights can not be seen in many sports these days. In today’s age, sports are dominated by the athletes that have the frame to fit the sport... 
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A letter from Alain Danet - Candidate for FIH Presidency 
Alain Danet, President of the French Hockey Association, writes about his candidacy and platform for the top position in hockey: FIH President... 
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New look, same challenges for Guyana hockey  x8
Guyana hockey has entered a new era with the election of Philip Fernandes as president of a new-look board which has a lot of youth mixed with some experience in former... 
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19TH National Women's Hockey Championship
The 19th National Women's Hockey Championship which was due to be held in the year 2000 is now being held at Lahore from April 14 to 26, 2001... 
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National Team Commitments?  x49
Today I took the time to read some of the other articles on this site and I came across one on the America’s cup women’s team announcement. I was amazed with the feedback... 
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The Monthly Times of Hockey  x5
Masroor Ahmed Masroor is preparing to launch a new hockey magazine from Karachi, Pakistan. He has big plans for his publication, and for hockey... 
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Body Image of a Field Hockey Player  x87
Jessica Reed played top-level college NCAA field hockey for four years. She writes an honest, personal account of the difficulties associated with elite training and body image... 
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