What Are Chirps In Hockey? [Ultimate Guide!]


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In hockey, a chirp is when a player hits the ice surface with an ‘inadvertent’ noise. A lot of players make noise when they hit the ice and sometimes it gets away from them. A chirp is typically associated with excitement or irritation. It can also be used as a form of praise where a player is acknowledging his good game. Most importantly, it can be used as an exclamation of delight after a goal or an amazing play.

You might be familiar with the F-word in hockey. Filtering out the F-bombs, a ‘fry’ is what a player gives out when he scores. A ‘fry’ can also be attributed to a spectacular play or goal, especially a first or second one. The hockey equivalent of a ‘douche’ is a ‘dangle’, which is when a player controls the puck with his arm down to his side but not in-front of his body. When a player dangles the puck, it indicates he is keeping it away from the goalie to protect it from being stolen by the opposition. Essentially, a puck dangle is when an offensive player keeps the puck away from the net by using his stick to shield the puck from the goalkeeper. Like a chirp, a puck dangle can also be used as an exclamation of delight.

What Are Chirps In Soccer?

In soccer, a chirp is when a player connects with the ball with his arm or leg and unintentionally makes noise. Like hockey, there are many different noises associated with soccer chirps depending on where the player is in relation to where the ball is when the noise is made. When a player connects with the ball with his head, it is typically referred to as a ‘combo’ or ‘head combo’ and it is considered a bad idea. Head injuries in soccer are very serious, especially among professional players. Like with a chirp in hockey, a soccer chirp can also be used as a form of praise or agitation. Much like a chirp in hockey, a soccer chirp is another way the opposition can indicate they are frustrated with a certain move or player. One of the most serious consequences of a soccer chirp is that it can lead to a red card and possible dismissal of the player who made the noise. A yellow card is when a player is cautioned for a foul or bad behavior while a red card results in a player being sent off the pitch and potentially banned for the rest of the tournament.

There is no question that chirps in sports, especially in hockey and soccer, are an annoyance to the people around them. However, coaches, players, and even fans can find benefits from chirps, especially when used the right way. The trick is knowing how to identify when a chirp is made and when it is appropriate to use it.

Benefits Of Chirps

Despite the fact that most fans, coaches, and even players consider chirps to be an annoyance, there are some significant benefits to having them. One of the most important reasons is that chirps can be used to identify important times or actions in a game. This can help fans understand what is happening during a game or provide insight to coaches. Additionally, players can use chirps to identify each other’s plays and to provide each other with encouragement.

As stated, chirps in hockey and soccer are used to identify exciting or critical times in a game. In both sports, a chirp can be attributed to one of two things; either the puck or the ball crossed the plane of the goal or the player made an ‘inadvertent’ noise while making a play. The sound a chirp makes varies by what is being hit, which makes it very easy for the people around to understand what is going on. While annoying to the people around them, chirps in hockey and soccer allow players, coaches, and even fans to follow the action more easily.

In soccer, chirps are also used to identify the players and shots that are being blocked by the defense. In addition to that, there is evidence that suggests chirps can be used by football players as a way to communicate with their teammates during play. The bottom line is that chirps are a great way to add a little more excitement to the game and maybe even allow for some improvisation. Even the people around them may not know what happened but for those participating, chirps can provide a significant advantage.

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