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Law 20: The Ball and the Goalkeeper's Equipment

1 testi · 10 faktaa · päivitetty 30. lokakuuta 2026 · markdown

The detailed specification of the ball, the hand protectors and the leg guards.

20.201The Ball and the Goalkeeper's Kit

The ball's size, weight and surface, and the sizes of the goalkeeper's hand protectors and leg guards.

Testi 1The ball and the goalkeeper's equipmentTee testi

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1 · muistaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1 · muistaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1 · muistaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1 · muistaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1 · muistaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1 · muistaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.2 · muistaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1 · soveltaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 · soveltaminen

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

    Lähde: FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1, 4.2 · soveltaminen

Lähteet

FIH Rules of Hockey, 2027 edition in force from 1 November 2026, Field and Equipment Specifications 3-4 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Rules, not reproduced)

  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.14
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.13
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.21
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 3.1, 4.1, 4.21
  • FIH Rules 2027, Specifications 4.1, 4.21