Mention the basic compulsory equipment used by hockey players.

Basic compulsory equipment used by hockey players: 1. Hockey stick 2. Shin guards (shin pads) 3. Mouth guard (gum shield) 4. Hockey ball 5. Appropriate shoes (studs or astro turf shoes) and a uniform of the team's colours (The goalkeeper also wears a helmet, body protectors, leg guards and kickers.)