Jolly hockey sticks

Have a whack at an approachable sport, with Wendy Evans

- Wendy Evans

While it was once seen a preserve of private schools, the success of international hockey teams at the Olympics has raised the profile of the sport and widened its audience. Being more accessible than some other activities, hockey is also a great sport to shoot action photos and practise your techniques. As hockey pitches are generally smaller than football ones, at around 91.4 x 55m (100 x 60 yards), you won't need a big lens to get into the action. It's also usually