The term ‘Back-stick’ is used in which of the following games/sports?

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  1. Basketball
  2. Badminton
  3. Hockey
  4. Volleyball

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Option 3 : Hockey
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The correct answer is Hockey.

Key Points

  • A number of different types of foul may be punished in a game of hockey. 
    • Backsticks- This is awarded against a player who strikes the ball with the rounded back of the hockey stick.
    • Obstruction- This is awarded against a hockey player who uses their body or stick to prevent an opponent from reaching the ball.
    • Third-party obstruction- This is awarded when a hockey player positions themselves between the ball and an opponent, allowing a team-mate an unobstructed play on the ball.
    • Advancing- This is awarded against a player who shoves, pushes, or advances the ball in any way, using any part of their body.
    • Hockey stick interference- This is awarded against a player who uses their stick to hit an opponent’s stick, either intentionally or unintentionally.
    • Undercutting- This is awarded against a player who lifts the ball in a dangerous manner.
    • Sticks- This is awarded against a player who raises their stick dangerously near another player.

Additional Information

  • Hockey players can only hit the ball with the flat side of their stick.
  • Hence Against the player who hits the ball using the flat side of the stick is NOT considered as a type of foul in the game of hockey.
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