Question

What is the standard width of the field in an international hockey match?

• A. 45 m
• B. 55 m
• C. 50 m
• D. 60 m

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 55 m

Field Dimensions in International Hockey

Playing Area:

• The standard playing area for an international hockey match is a rectangle.
• The length of the field must be between 91.40 meters (100 yards) and 100 meters (110 yards).
• The width of the field must be between 50 meters (55 yards) and 60 meters (65 yards).
• Crucially for competitive exams, the standard width specified for international matches is 55 meters (60 yards).

Key Markings:

• Goal lines: These run along the width of the field at each end.
• Side lines: These run along the length of the field.
• Center line: This divides the field into two equal halves.
• 23-meter lines (also known as the 'drop-off' lines): These lines are marked 23 meters from each goal line, running across the width of the field. They are important for understanding defensive and attacking zones.
• Shooting circles (D-shaped areas): These are marked around each goal. A goal can only be scored if the ball is touched by an attacker within this circle. The radius of the shooting circle is 9 meters from the center of the goal post.

Goal Size:

• The goals are 2 meters high and 3.64 meters wide.