What is the length of a standard field hockey pitch?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:-
91.4 m
Explanation:-
According to the rules of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the length of a standard field hockey pitch is 91.4 meters (100 yards) and the width is 55 meters (60 yards). It is a rectangular field on which hockey matches are played.
Key Points:-
The surface of the pitch is usually made of artificial turf.
There are goal posts at both ends of the hockey pitch, surrounded by a 'shooting circle' (also known as the 'D').
Various lines are marked on the field, such as the 23-meter line and the center line, which help in controlling the game.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: What is the total duration of a hockey match?
Answer: 60 minutes (four quarters of 15 minutes each).
Question: Who is the current President of Hockey India?
Answer: (This information may change over time; currently, Dilip Tirkey is the President of Hockey India.)