A field hockey game can start with a minimum of 6 players on each team.

Each team is allowed to have a maximum of 11 players on the field at one time.

A field hockey game is divided into two halves, each lasting 35 minutes.

A field hockey field is 91.4 meters long and 55 meters wide.

The circle is a semi-circular area in front of the goal where the goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands.

A player who commits a foul inside the circle is awarded a penalty stroke.

A player who commits a foul outside the circle is awarded a free hit.

A player who commits a serious foul is awarded a yellow card.

A player who commits a second serious foul is awarded a red card and is sent off the field.

A team that has too many players on the field is awarded a yellow card.

A team that delays the game is awarded a yellow card.

A team that does not have enough players to continue the game is awarded a forfeit.

The umpire is the official who is responsible for enforcing the rules of the game.

The linesman is the official who is responsible for signaling penalties.

The goal judge is the official who is responsible for judging goals.