And for as long as the 14-year … Field hockey is a rough-and-tumble sport, played with no pads or helmets -- just shin guards and a stick. Start studying PE: Field Hockey. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. What is Play & Learn Field Hockey? Play & Learn Field Hockey is an introductory clinic series for boys and girls thinking about playing on a team or joining a league.