Attempts to biomechanically analyze field hockey swings have been sparse. More so, the degree to which proximal-distal kinematic sequencing is expressed in field hockey swings is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine if kinematic sequencing is incorporated into field hockey swings, and to evaluate segmental contributions to stick speed across two swing types:​ classic grip and choke-grip drives. Kinematic data were collected on 10 high-level field hockey players (5 males and 5 females). Pelvis, thorax, arms and stick kinematics were quantified (3-axis rotations and translations), using a 12 sensor, 240 Hz, Polhemus-based AMM 3D Motion Analysis System (Phoenix, AZ). Subjects hit 10 to 15 shots of each swing type into a net, and provided feedback regarding the quality of their swings. Good and very good swings for each subject were analyzed. Of 37 classic grip swings analyzed, average stick head velocity was 72.4 +/- 11.6 mph, and 37.8% of the swings demonstrated the standard proximal to distal downswing sequence of pelvis, thorax, arm, and then the stick (expressed as rotational velocities). For 43 choke-grip swings analyzed, average stick head velocity was 69.5 +/- 10.9 mph, and 30.2% expressed the standard proximal to distal downswing sequence. For the classic and the choke-grip swings, most of the stick speed developed through the actions of the wrists (54.4% +/-5.0 and 58.1% +/- 5.5 contributions, respectively). Differences between males and females in stick speed were significant;​ however, kinematic differences between the swing types were generally not. The classic and choke-grip swings incorporated significantly more torso flexion at address and ball impact than golf swings in professional golfers. The classic and choke-grip swings clearly utilize proximal to distal segment sequencing, instrumental in developing high stick velocity.