What kind of ball is used in hockey?
The Kookaburra Dimple Elite is the only ball with Global approval from the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for International play and is used exclusively in all international FIH approved games.
What type of safety gear to play hockey?
Field hockey players, including goalkeepers, utilize various safety gear like mouthguards, shin guards, gloves, and, in some cases, helmets or face masks, especially during penalty corners or for goalkeepers.
- Mouthguard: Protects teeth, lips, gums, and jaw from impact.
- Shin Guards: Protect shins from knocks with the opponent’s stick, body parts, and the field hockey ball.
- Gloves: Protect hands from abrasions and impacts.
- Footwear: Special field hockey shoes or cleats provide good support and grip.
- Face Masks: Defenders can wear face masks during penalty corners.
- Pelvic Protectors: Commonly used by women athletes to protect the pelvic area from sticks and missed shots.
Full Helmet with Full-Face Protection: Essential for head and face protection.
Leg Guards: Protect the legs from the ball and stick.
Kickers: Protect the feet and ankles.
Hand Protectors: Protect the hands from the ball and stick.
Chest Protector: Protects the chest and upper body.
Arm Protectors: Protect the arms from the ball and stick.
Goalkeeper Gloves: Designed for better grip and protection.
What are the dimensions of a turf field?
A standard field hockey turf (or pitch) is 91.4 meters (100 yards) long and 55 meters (60 yards) wide.
- Length: 91.4 meters (100 yards)
- Width: 55 meters (60 yards)
- Area: The total area of a standard field hockey pitch is 5,027 square meters (1.24 acres).
- Lines:
- Backlines: Shorter edges of the field.
- Sidelines: Longer edges of the field.
- Center Line: A straight line drawn midway between the backlines, dividing the pitch into two equal parts.
- 23-meter lines (25-yard lines): Parallel lines drawn 22.9 meters (25 yards) from each backline.
- Striking Circle (the “D”): Quarter circles drawn from the center of each backline, with a radius of 14.63 meters (16 yards) and joined at the top by a straight line measuring 3.66 meters (4 yards).
- Penalty Spot: A point marked 6.475 meters (7 yards) from the center of each goal line.
- Backlines: Shorter edges of the field.
- Goals:
- Height: 2.14 meters (7 feet)
- Width: 3.66 meters (12 feet)
- Height: 2.14 meters (7 feet)
- Run-off Areas: The playing surface must continue to create run-off areas for 2 meters at the backline and 1 meter at the sidelines, with an additional unobstructed 1 meter of hard standing for both areas
How many players are there in team?
- Total Players on the Field: 11
- Field Players: 10
- Goalkeeper: 1
- Substitutions: Teams can make unlimited substitutions.
