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Field Hockey · Taso 1: Aloittelija · Alataso 1.2

Field, Stick and Ball

10 testiä · 100 faktaa · päivitetty 30. lokakuuta 2026 · markdown

The field and its markings, the circle and the 23-metres areas, the goals, the stick and its flat side, choosing a stick, the ball, turf and grass, protective kit, the goalkeeper's kit and looking after equipment.

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Testi 1The field and its linesTee testi

  1. USA Field Hockey gives the field as 100 by 60 yards (91.40 by 55 metres).

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  2. The long boundaries are the side-lines; the short ones are the back-lines.

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  3. The centre-line divides the field in half; a centre pass is taken from its middle.

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  4. The 23-metres line is about 25 yards out, so Americans call it the 25-yard line.

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  5. Lines belong to the field; the ball is out only when it has fully crossed.

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  6. USA Field Hockey notes feet may be outside as long as the ball is in or on the line.

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  7. The broken line marks 5 metres outside the circle; US guides note it helps judge set pieces.

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  8. Back-line, circle, broken line 5 m outside it, then the 23-metres line and the centre.

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  9. About 14.6, 22.9, 55 and 91.4 metres.

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  10. The highlighted line runs across the middle of the field: the centre-line.

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Testi 2The circle and the 23-metres areasTee testi

  1. Quarter-circles round each post are joined by a short straight in front of the goal.

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  2. The area from the 23-metres line to the back-line is a 23-metres area.

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  3. A deliberate foul by a defender in their 23-metres area can bring a penalty corner.

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  4. Defensive fouls in the circle give a penalty corner, or a penalty stroke if they stop a likely goal.

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  5. The penalty spot is where the ball is placed for a penalty stroke.

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  6. Each goal has its own circle.

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  7. Goalkeepers defend the circle; outside it they may play only with the stick.

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  8. The circle sits inside the 23-metres area, which sits inside the half.

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  9. Running at goal, the attacker passes the centre-line, then the 23-metres line, then the top of the circle.

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  10. The ball lies within the circle's line in front of the goal.

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Testi 3The goalsTee testi

  1. A goal is 3.66 m wide, about 12 feet.

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  2. A goal is 2.14 m high, about 7 feet.

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  3. The goal sits outside the field, its front edge against the back of the goal-line.

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  4. Boards about 18 inches high line the inside of the sides and back.

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  5. Goals sit flat and heavy for safety, so they are tipped and rolled on wheels.

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  6. Indoor goals are 3 m by 2 m, smaller than the outdoor 3.66 m by 2.14 m.

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  7. Goals are commonly aluminium or wood.

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  8. About 46 cm, 1.2 m, 2.14 m and 3.66 m.

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  9. The goal must sit outside the field, square to the line, safe and secure.

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  10. The boards sit inside the goal, so a ball hitting them has crossed the line.

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Testi 4The stick and its flat sideTee testi

  1. Sticks are rounded on one side and flat on the other.

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  2. The flat playing side is on the left as the stick is held with the head pointing away.

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  3. A stick has a handle and a curved head.

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  4. Every stick has the same shape, so left- and right-handers use the same sticks.

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  5. Turning the stick so the flat face plays a ball on the left is reverse stick play.

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  6. The top hand controls the stick from the end of the handle.

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  7. The toe is the tip of the hooked head.

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  8. Grip at the top, handle, then the curved head ending in the toe.

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  9. The stick rolls over so its face points left before contact.

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  10. The flat face (and its edges) plays the ball; the rounded back may not.

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Testi 5Choosing a stickTee testi

  1. Too long a stick is difficult to manoeuvre.

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  2. A stick too short may be awkward and limit power.

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  3. Most adults of any height prefer sticks of about 36 to 37.5 inches.

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  4. Developing players often switch to a more powerful composite stick.

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  5. Wood is lighter and less rigid, which makes control easier.

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  6. USA Field Hockey suggests asking a coach, manufacturer or retailer.

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  7. A heavier stick adds power but is slower to move.

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  8. Stick length grows with the player.

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  9. Measure against the hip, try it, then choose for comfort.

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  10. A stick reaching the top of the hip suits most players; much longer or shorter feels awkward.

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Testi 6PalloTee testi

  1. Hockey balls are made of plastic.

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  2. Balls are usually white or orange, any colour that contrasts with the surface.

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  3. Dimples reduce aquaplaning on wet surfaces.

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  4. The ball is hard and spherical.

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  5. A hockey ball is about 22 to 23.5 cm round, close to a cricket ball.

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  6. Indoor balls are slightly lighter than outdoor ones.

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  7. Bigger, softer development balls help beginners control the ball.

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  8. A hockey ball sits between a golf ball and a football.

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  9. Dimpled balls are used to reduce aquaplaning on wet surfaces.

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  10. The hockey ball is the small, hard, white ball.

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Testi 7Turf and grassTee testi

  1. Elite matches today are almost all on artificial surfaces rather than grass.

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  2. An even surface lets the ball run true and fast.

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  3. The pitch is sprayed with water before play, which keeps the surface quick and even.

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  4. Sand-filled turf holds sand among its fibres, common at club level.

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  5. On multi-sport fields where hockey is not the priority, hockey lines are often yellow.

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  6. Turf shoes have short rubber studs for grip.

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  7. Hockey is played on grass and turf; grass is common at school level.

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  8. Watered turf is the fastest surface.

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  9. Grass, then turf from 1976, now watered turf.

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  10. The even green surface and white lines mark a synthetic turf pitch.

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Testi 8SuojavarusteetTee testi

  1. Hard plastic shin guards protect against balls and sticks.

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  2. Mouth guards prevent damage to the teeth.

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  3. Gloves are optional: for protection, grip and warmth.

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  4. Defenders may wear a face mask while defending a penalty corner.

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  5. Masks are removed safely once the corner is over, before playing outside the 23-metres area.

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  6. Many shin guards have a part covering the ankle bones.

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  7. Loose shin guards slip and leave the shin unprotected.

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  8. Mouth, hands, then shins.

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  9. Shin guards go under the socks; the mouth guard goes in just before play.

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  10. The curved piece that fits the teeth is a mouth guard.

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Testi 9The goalkeeper's kitTee testi

  1. Blockers are the goalkeeper's hand protectors.

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  2. A throat protector hangs below the helmet.

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  3. Some goalkeeper sticks have a curved blade for extra stopping area; a normal stick is allowed too.

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  4. The goalkeeper's shirt goes over the upper-body protection.

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  5. Kit must fit well for maximum mobility and protection.

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  6. A protective girdle is worn under the padded pants.

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  7. Kickers over the shoes let goalkeepers kick the ball away inside the circle.

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  8. Legs and feet first, then body, the helmet last.

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  9. Head, neck, chest, legs, feet.

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  10. The two tall pads strap onto the legs: leg guards.

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Testi 10Välineiden hoitoTee testi

  1. A stick must be smooth with no rough or sharp parts.

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  2. Grips and tape are allowed and help the hold, as long as the stick still fits the specification.

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  3. A damaged stick can be dangerous; it should be replaced.

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  4. Washing and drying kit keeps it hygienic and lasting.

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  5. A case keeps the mouth guard clean between uses.

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  6. Pads left wet in a bag smell and wear out.

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  7. Stick bags carry sticks, balls and kit safely.

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  8. Unpack, dry, clean and air.

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  9. Stick, protection, mouth guard, then off to the pitch.

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  10. A split stick may be rough or sharp and dangerous to others.

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Lähteet

KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide, USA Field Hockey 101, NFHCA notes, FIH history and official results; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Field Hockey - Rules of Hockey).

  • USA Field Hockey, Field Hockey 101 (2025)71
  • General field hockey reference11
  • KNHB/SAHA Field Hockey Activity Guide6
  • FIH, The history of FIH & hockey2
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Specs 1.22
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.22
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Specs 2.111
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Specs 2.41
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 13.3 (n)1
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.31
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Rule 4.71
  • FIH Rules of Hockey 2027 (player's view), Specs 2.231