I've never played ice hockey so hoe can i decide what position to play?
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can i assume you are a kid. Makes a bit of a difference. For example, if you are playing contact hockey or not.\n\nThe hardest and most expensive position to play is goalie.\n\nI would say,  check out your skating speed versus the other people playing. If you are slower, then you might be better off playing defense. If you are faster and have a good aim, then I guess a forward might be a better choice.
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The official starting lineups are given to the refs and scorekeepers about 15 minutes before the games starts.  You might see a starter (goalie or otherwise) in the morning skate, but that doesn't mean he'll start, or even play at all.  They are kept secret for a reason - they don't want the other team to know.
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The rules are simpe enough to learn, it's like learning anything else. The difficult part is learning the players and strategy. I would suggest doing your first year as a partnership with someone who knows the game well, so they can teach you. You will be really surprised on how fast you pick up on the game. Good luck and have fun!
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i ve taken a lot of penalty kix for my HS team.... all you have to do is never look at the goalie... and put your head down but you have to know and never change your mind to where you are placing the ball.... i mean never change your mind.... dont get nervous... dont try anything fancy.. start at the the corner where the arc ends.... as you start sort of hop and skip and three steps before you kick slow down just a little and then speed up and kick the ball. i ve made all of my PKs that way and my team really trusts me on PKs. i usually use outside of my right foot... it goes to the corner and hits the bar sometimes but it goes in.
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any position you can get
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Visit nhl.com for the rule book.. just watch it and you'll pick up the important stuff.  \n\nRoot for the Buffalo Sabres!
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Basically there are only a couple of different styles. There are floppers such as Hasek, Esposito who flop all over the place stopping shots with whatever they can. There is the butterfly style goaltender whose spreads their legs out towards each post to take away the bottom of the net and lastly, there is the stand-up style where angles tend to be of the greatest concern. Bernie Parent was a great example of a stand up goalie. If you are just starting out, find the style you are comfortable with, work angles, rebounds, directing shots to corners. Good luck ..
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Well you should start taking lessons or get a coach that can help you or just ask people in the rink if you have any specific questions
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I am right-handed but use a left-handed curve. If you do have a left-handed stick, it is best to play at right wing
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get a trainer,have a freind help you,practice,try challenging your self,and you can have a older person you know that knows how to play hockey compete against you .you know what i dont even know how to play or any thing i am just a good answerer.lol! good luck
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You could play a 2-3, 3-2, 1-3-1, or a 2-1-2 zone.A man half court or full court..Or play an area man. That is if youhave a man in your area, guard him until he goes out of your area and the other teamate should pick him up.
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Hokey is a term that describes some of my friends.\n\nHockey, on the other hand, is a great sport.  You really should experience it by putting on a pair of skates and trying it out :)
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ive never been in one but that sounds exciting! maybe some day i will join in.\n\n\np.s. hope you do goodin your league
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I couldn't quite infer from your question if you're the one that's African American who's thinking of trying out?  If its you, I'd say give it a shot regardless of who is on the team.  Hopefully they'd give you a fair shot, and from what you've said about your hitting, I'd think they'd be crazy not to find a spot for you.\n\nSpecifically regarding the racial disparity of women's softball, I've never known that there was a disparity.  I'm not a huge fan of it, so maybe I just haven't noticed.  Regardless, I don't think it would be awkward so long as your comfortable with yourself and you're able to focus on the game without dwelling on it.  I actually just got back from a hockey game tonight with the San Jose Sharks, and they have an African American on their team (Grier) that has had to deal with the same thing his whole life.  Although I remember him being a lot better than what he showed tonight, he's always been very good and fit right in over the course of his career.\n\nI say "go for it!"  Good Luck!
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The only sport I don't know how to play is Hockey and that's only because I can't ice skate. I think if I had a week practice, I could learn it.
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dude i play AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA hockey.
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how do you play....by the rules\neasiest position........the bench warmer