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FIH Rules of Hockey 2017

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FIELD AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS<br />

Diagrams are provided to assist interpretation <strong>of</strong><br />

these specifications but they are not necessarily<br />

drawn to scale. The text is the definitive<br />

specification.<br />

1 Field and field equipment<br />

1.1 The field <strong>of</strong> play is rectangular, 91.40 metres long bounded<br />

by side-lines and 55 metres wide bounded by back-lines.<br />

1.2 Markings :<br />

The playing surface must continue (to create<br />

“run-<strong>of</strong>f” areas) for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 2 metres at the<br />

back-lines and 1 metre at the side-lines with an<br />

additional unobstructed 1 metre in each case (that<br />

is, a total <strong>of</strong> 3 metres at the ends and 2 metres<br />

at the sides <strong>of</strong> the field). These are minimum<br />

requirements with the respective recommended<br />

areas being 3 plus 2 metres and 2 plus 1 metres<br />

(that is, a total <strong>of</strong> 5 metres at the ends and 3<br />

metres at the sides <strong>of</strong> the field).<br />

a<br />

no marks other than those described in this Rule are to<br />

be made on the playing surface<br />

This is only mandatory for pitches on which Senior<br />

international hockey matches will be played. For<br />

pitches for other matches, the relevant National<br />

Association or Continental Federation should be<br />

contacted for further guidance.<br />

b lines are 75 mm wide and must be clearly marked<br />

along their entire length<br />

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