DEFINITION:
Field Hockey: A team sport played on a field, in which players attempt to score goals by hitting a small hard ball into the opposing team’s net using a curved stick.
FAQs:
1. What are the dimensions of a field hockey field?
Answer: A standard field hockey field measures 91.4 meters in length and 55 meters in width.
2. How many players are there in a field hockey team?
Answer: A field hockey team consists of 11 players, including a goalkeeper.
3. What is the duration of a field hockey match?
Answer: Generally, a field hockey match is divided into two halves of 35 minutes each, with a halftime break of 5-10 minutes.
4. Can players touch the ball with any part of their body during a game?
Answer: No, players are only allowed to use the flat side of their hockey stick to play the ball. Touching the ball with any body part other than the stick results in a foul.
5. What is the penalty for committing a foul in field hockey?
Answer: The penalty for committing a foul in field hockey depends on the severity of the offense. It can result in a warning, a penalty corner, or even a penalty stroke, awarded to the opposing team.
