Hockey

Olympic Hockey Centre

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Stick: Traditionally made of wood, now more frequently from fibreglass, kevlar and carbon fibre composites

London Olympics men’s hockey gold medallist Benjamin Wess (GER)

Ball: Hard plastic over cork core. Diameter: 73mm

80-95cm

Team: 11 players (with up to five substitutes)

Penalty corner: Mark from which attacking team can take penalty. Ball must leave and re-enter scoring circle

Goalkeeper

Fullbacks

Midfielders

Forwards

55m 23m line

91.4m

Scoring circle: Goals must be scored within it

Goal

Penalty spot: Free shot on goal for fouls inside scoring circle

Free hit: Must be taken from this line if awarded within 5m of scoring circle

Goalkeeper

Hand protectors

Helmet (full face mask)

Chest pads

Leg guards and padded shorts

Foot guards (kickers)

Playing time

Four 15-minute quarters, followed by sudden death overtime in event of draw

Sources: Rio 2016, Olympic.org, FIH

Pictures: Associated Press