Law 20: The Ball and the Goalkeeper's Equipment

Test 1The ball and the goalkeeper's equipmentFaire un test

1. The ball has a circumference of between 224 mm and 235 mm.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1 · restitution

2. The ball weighs between 156 g and 163 g.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1 · restitution

3. The ball is made of any material and is white or an agreed contrasting colour.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1 · restitution

4. The ball is hard with a smooth surface, but indentations are permitted.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1 · restitution

5. Each hand protector has a maximum width of 228 mm when laid flat, palm upwards.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1 · restitution

6. Hand protectors must not have any additions to retain the stick when it is not held in the hand.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1 · restitution

7. Each leg guard has a maximum width of 300 mm when on the goalkeeper's leg.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.2 · restitution

8. The maximum length went up from 355 mm to 365 mm so that CE-tested large gloves can also be legal.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1 · application

9. 228 mm, 235 mm, 300 mm, then 365 mm.

   Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 · application

10. The dimensions are measured flat, palm up, with gauges of the right internal size.

    Source : FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1, 4.2 · application