Defending
Why People Get This Wrong
People often assume that in Hornussen, defenders are supposed to catch incoming pucks instead of stopping them with their boards. But actually, they're meant to intercept by hurling their Schindels at just the right moment and angle to knock the puck out of play. The confusion arises because it's a bit counterintuitive compared to other hockey-like sports where catching is more common.
Official Verdict
The fielding team spreads out across the length of the Ries, each player holding a Schindel — the handled board.; As the Hornuss comes in, fielders hurl their Schindel spinning up into its flight path to bring it down. Judging the line of a small, fast, high-flying puck is...
