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Field Hockey · Rules of Hockey

Law 18: Field and Field Equipment

3 tests · 30 faits · mis à jour le 30 octobre 2026 · markdown

The detailed specification of the field: run-off areas, markings, the circle, goals, boards, nets, flag-posts, benches and the table.

18.181Run-off, Lines and the Circle

Run-off areas, line colours and measuring, the circle and the broken line.

Test 1Run-off areas, markings and the circleFaire un test

  1. The surface continues at least 2 m beyond the back-lines with a further unobstructed 1 m.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.1 · restitution

  2. At the side-lines the minimum is 1 m of surface and 1 m unobstructed.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.1 · restitution

  3. The recommended areas are 3 plus 2 m at the ends (5 m) and 2 plus 1 m at the sides (3 m).

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.1 · restitution

  4. White lines are mandatory for senior international fields; yellow is often used where hockey is not the main sport.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.2 · restitution

  5. The 22.90 m lines are 22.90 m from each back-line, measured between the furthest edges of the lines.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.3 · restitution

  6. The arcs are quarter-circles centred at the inside front corner of the nearer goal-post.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.4 · restitution

  7. Broken lines 5 m outside the circle have 300 mm solid sections and 3 m gaps; mandatory for senior international matches.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.4 · restitution

  8. Lines 300 mm long are marked outside each back-line at 5 m and 10 m from the outer edge of the nearer goal-post.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.3 · application

  9. 5 m, 10 m, then the circle's arc at 14.63 m from the post.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.3, 1.4 · application

  10. 2 m, 3 m, then 5 m.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.1 · application

18.182Goals, Boards and Nets

Goal-posts, depth, side-boards and back-boards, and nets.

Test 1Goals, boards and netsFaire un test

  1. Goal-posts and cross-bar are white, rectangular in cross-section, 50 mm wide.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.5 · restitution

  2. Posts are 50 mm wide and between 50 and 75 mm deep.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.5 · restitution

  3. The goal is at least 0.90 m deep at the cross-bar and at least 1.20 m deep at ground level.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.5 · restitution

  4. Side-boards are at least 1.20 m long; the back-board is 3.66 m long.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.6 · restitution

  5. Side-boards and back-boards are of a dark colour on the inside.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.6 · restitution

  6. The maximum mesh size is 45 mm.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.7 · restitution

  7. Nets are fitted loosely so that a ball cannot rebound off them back into the field.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.7 · restitution

  8. Side-boards and back-boards are 460 mm high; the same height limits a first-shot hit at a penalty corner.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.6 · application

  9. 50 mm, 460 mm, 2.14 m and 3.66 m.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.5, 1.6 · application

  10. The posts stand on the back-line; side-boards run back from them to the back-board.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.5, 1.6 · application

18.183Flags, Benches and the Table

Flag-posts, the surface, benches and the timekeeping table.

Test 1Flag-posts, benches, the table and the surfaceFaire un test

  1. Flag-posts carry flags not exceeding 300 mm in width or length.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.8 · restitution

  2. If unbreakable, flag-posts must be attached to a spring base.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.8 · restitution

  3. Flag-posts must not be dangerous.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.8 · restitution

  4. No marks other than those described are made on the surface; mandatory for senior international fields.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.2 · restitution

  5. Where hockey is not the priority sport, lines are often yellow; also on white sand surfaces.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.2 · restitution

  6. The position of the benches and table must not be dangerous to players or umpires.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.9 · restitution

  7. Flag-posts may be placed at each corner of the field.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.8 · restitution

  8. A timekeeping table may be placed outside and preferably at the centre of the field, on the benches' side and between them.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.9 · application

  9. The table sits at the centre, between the two benches.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.9 · application

  10. 300 mm, 1.20 m, then 1.50 m.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.8 · application

Sources

FIH Rules of Hockey, 2027 edition in force from 1 November 2026, Field and Equipment Specifications 1 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Rules, not reproduced)

  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.85
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.14
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.23
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.53
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.63
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.93
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.32
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.42
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.72
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.5, 1.62
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 1.3, 1.41