3. Pitch Specifications
October 2009
Field of Play
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October 2009
3. Pitch Specifications
Field Dimensions
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Code
Metres
Code
Metres
A
55.00
M
0.15
B
45.70
N
3.66
C
22.90
P
5.00
D
0.30
Q
14.63
E
5.00
R
0/15
F
3.00
1
minimum 3.00
G
0.30
2
2.00
H*
4.98
(1+2)
minimum 5.00
I*
9.98
3
minimum 3.00
J
14.63
4
1.00
K
3.66
(3+4)
minimum 4.00
L
6.40
Dimensions H and I are measured from the goal-post line and not from the goal post itself; the
dimensions from the goal-post are 5.00 metres and 10.00 metres respectively.
NOTE: Information adapted from the FIH Rules of Hockey 2009
Pitch Markings 2009 -10
The rules 2009 include a Mandatory Experimental Rule relating to the free hit and specifically
within it, an important reference to the free hit when awarded within 5m of the edge of the circle. It
should be noted that no free hit can be taken within 5m of the circle edge and there is therefore a
preference to have a 5m broken line around the circle to assist the players and officials.
England Hockey Policy requires all NEW or RE-Surfaced pitches to have the 5m broken line.
Additionally we require all EHL venues and all venues hosting National Programme or Single
System activity (excluding Club School Links) to have the 5m broken line.
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October 2009
3. Pitch Specifications
Mini Hockey Pitch
A
B
C
D
F
E
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October 2009
3. Pitch Specifications
Field Dimensions
Code
Metres
Code
Metres
A
43m
D
5m
B
55m
E
10m
C
14.63m
F
3m
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