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Field Hockey rules & regulations

A SportSupport summary of the Field Hockey rulebook used by Hockey India under FIH in India. This is our own sport profile, not an official Government of India or IOC classification, and it is a reference rather than a substitute for the current rulebook.

Indian governing/organising body
Hockey India under FIH
Format
11-a-side field hockey; 5-a-side indoor hockey
Players
11 per side, rolling substitutions allowed
Duration
60 minutes (four 15-minute quarters)
Scoring
Goals scored only from inside the shooting circle

Key rules

  • Only the flat side of the stick may be used to play the ball.
  • Penalty corner is awarded for defensive fouls inside the 23-metre area.
  • Video referrals are available in international matches.

Equipment

  • Hockey stick
  • Hockey ball
  • Shin guards
  • Mouthguard
  • Goalkeeper kit
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