Accessories

Hey guys! Welcome back to my blog about how to become the best field hockey player you can be. Even though finding the perfect stick and the best fitting shoes are very important in the process to becoming a field hockey star, it is also important to look good. SAY WHAT?? Yeah, looking fashionable does play a big part in being a spectacular field hockey player, believe it or not. 

I know what you're thinking. Why does it matter what you look like when you're playing in the game?? Well, your appearance has a lot to do with confidence and intimidation. 

If I am playing against a girl who is wearing a cute headband, has her hair done in a braid, and color coordinates all of her accessories, to me that means she is very put together, knows what she's doing, and came here to get. stuff. done. 


Not only does all of that intimidate other people who you might be playing against, but it also boosts your own confidence. If you are on the field playing and you know you look put together and organized, you will definitely play with more confidence in yourself.  If you have more confidence, you will play like a superstar, no doubt.
 

Some accessories that I think make your appearance outstanding are headbands, the color of your mouth guard, socks, and your stick grip. First of all, you want to make sure the color of your headband matches with your uniform, just like your socks should. I personally think its cool to match your mouth guard with your stick color. And you should definitely try to buy a grip for your stick that matches not only the stick itself, but your uniform. That way you will look put together for sure! 

Shoe-per star

Hey guys! Welcome back to my blog. My last post was about finding the perfect stick for you, and making sure all the details fit the position you play so that you can be the best player on the field. But your stick isn’t the only accessory that will enhance your field hockey performance.

Let’s be real, every girl loves shoes. I couldn’t even tell you how many shoes my closet is holding right now. Shoes are important when you go out with your friends, or out on a date, or even a business meeting or any type of interview. They matter in your appearance, but it is also important that they are comfortable so that you can do your best in that interview, or have a night out with the girls wothout any pain from those six inch stilettos. It is the same idea when looking for the perfect pair of shoes for field hockey.

There are many different types of shoes you can wear for field hockey, but you want to find that one perfect pair. It all really depends on what type of field you play on. Some people play on a grass field, some play on a turf field, and some play indoor field hockey which takes place on a gym floor. You will need different shoes for each of these surfaces, depending on which you will be playing on.

If you are playing on a turf field like me, the best shoes to get are Asics turf shoes. They come in different shapes and colors but the kind that I have are very wide and comfy to wear.

There is a difference in what shoe to wear if you are playing on a grass field. You will need a shoe that has more grip on the bottom so that the shoes can dig into the ground to get more momentum when you are chasing down or out running the other team. The shoe best for that is a type of cleat. My favorite brand of cleats are Nike because they are comfy, cheap and normally really cute.😋

Now, if you are playing indoor field hockey, it is probably a lot easier for you to find a good shoe to wear. It doesn't really need to be anything special, just any type of sneaker that is comfortable to you. Some people do wear their turf shoes indoor on the gym floor, but I think its easier to just wear normal sneakers. The type of shoe I wear when I play indoor are Asics. They are the most comfy to me!