33 field hockey quiz questions with answers, from pitch and stick rules to penalty corners and Olympic history. Reveal each answer, or read the key at the end.
Each question has three options and hides the correct one behind a button, so a team can play it honestly and keep score. These field hockey quiz questions work through the rules, the equipment and the game’s record holders, and the answer key under the scoring table lists all 33 field hockey trivia questions and answers in order. The rule questions about field hockey double as a refresher for new players, and the set reads well out loud at a club night.
1. Which country is considered the birthplace of modern field hockey?
- A) England
- B) Germany
- C) India
2. In which year was field hockey first introduced to the Olympic Games?
- A) 1908
- B) 1920
- C) 1928
3. What is the official name of the international governing body for field hockey?
- A) International Hockey Committee (IHC)
- B) International Hockey Federation (IHF)
- C) Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH)
4. How many players are there on a field hockey team?
- A) 9
- B) 10
- C) 11
5. Which side of the stick may a player use to play the ball?
- A) Only the flat side
- B) Only the rounded side
- C) Either side
6. What material is used to make most modern field hockey sticks?
- A) Wood
- B) Carbon fiber
- C) Aluminum
7. What are field hockey goals made of?
- A) Wood
- B) Aluminum
- C) PVC
8. How tall is a field hockey goal?
- A) 6 feet
- B) 6.5 feet
- C) 7 feet
9. How long is a regulation field hockey pitch?
- A) 91.4 meters
- B) 100 meters
- C) 110 meters
10. Which of these is NOT a major field hockey league?
- A) Hockey India League
- B) Euro Hockey League
- C) Asian Hockey Championship
11. What is the maximum weight of a field hockey stick?
- A) 500 grams
- B) 737 grams
- C) 900 grams
12. Which country won the most men’s field hockey Olympic gold medals?
- A) Australia
- B) Germany
- C) India
13. What is the basic set up for a penalty corner in field hockey?
- A) One player pushes the ball to another player to shoot
- B) One player passes the ball to another player inside the circle to shoot
- C) One player shoots the ball while another player positions for a rebound
14. From where must a field goal be scored in field hockey?
- A) From anywhere on the pitch
- B) From inside the shooting circle
- C) From behind the 23-metre line
15. What position wears a different color jersey in a field hockey game?
- A) Goalkeeper
- B) Defender
- C) Forward
16. How many substitutions are allowed during a field hockey match?
- A) Three
- B) Unlimited
- C) Eight
17. In how many periods is a field hockey match typically divided?
- A) Two
- B) Four
- C) Three
18. What is the name of the line drawn 23 metres from each backline?
- A) The 23-metre line
- B) The halfway line
- C) The shooting line
19. During a penalty corner, how many defenders including the goalkeeper may stand behind the backline?
- A) Three
- B) Four
- C) Five
20. Which card gives a field hockey player a suspension of at least five minutes?
- A) Green
- B) Yellow
- C) Red
21. Where must the attacking players stand when a penalty corner is taken?
- A) Inside the circle
- B) Outside the circle
- C) Behind the halfway line
22. From what distance is a penalty stroke taken?
- A) 5.5 meters
- B) 6.4 meters
- C) 7.3 meters
23. What is the maximum width of a field hockey stick?
- A) 5 cm
- B) 6 cm
- C) 7 cm
24. In a field hockey match, how many minutes is each period of play?
- A) 10 minutes
- B) 15 minutes
- C) 20 minutes
25. What country won the first Women’s Field Hockey World Cup in 1974?
- A) Netherlands
- B) Argentina
- C) United States
26. Which of the following is not a playing position in field hockey?
- A) Fullback
- B) Striker
- C) Point Guard
27. In a penalty shoot-out, how many seconds does a player have to shoot once the whistle blows?
- A) 8 seconds
- B) 10 seconds
- C) 12 seconds
28. What does a field hockey ball weigh?
- A) 100 to 110 grams
- B) 156 to 163 grams
- C) 200 to 210 grams
29. What material is a modern field hockey ball made of?
- A) Rubber
- B) Leather
- C) Plastic
30. How wide is a regulation field hockey pitch?
- A) 50 meters
- B) 55 meters
- C) 60 meters
31. What is awarded when a defender commits a deliberate foul inside their own circle?
- A) A penalty corner
- B) A penalty stroke
- C) A free hit
32. What is the name of the move in which a player lifts the ball into the air with their stick?
- A) Flick
- B) Scoop
- C) Chip
33. How far from the nearest goalpost is a penalty corner pushed in along the backline?
- A) 5 meters
- B) 10 meters
- C) 15 meters
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Field FumblerArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Stick StarterRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Goal GetterMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Midfield MasterAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Field Hockey HeroLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
Field Hockey Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this field hockey quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of field hockey trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Which country is considered the birthplace of modern field hockey? | A) England |
| 2 | In which year was field hockey first introduced to the Olympic Games? | A) 1908 |
| 3 | What is the official name of the international governing body for field hockey? | C) Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH) |
| 4 | How many players are there on a field hockey team? | C) 11 |
| 5 | Which side of the stick may a player use to play the ball? | A) Only the flat side |
| 6 | What material is used to make most modern field hockey sticks? | B) Carbon fiber |
| 7 | What are field hockey goals made of? | B) Aluminum |
| 8 | How tall is a field hockey goal? | C) 7 feet |
| 9 | How long is a regulation field hockey pitch? | A) 91.4 meters |
| 10 | Which of these is NOT a major field hockey league? | C) Asian Hockey Championship |
| 11 | What is the maximum weight of a field hockey stick? | B) 737 grams |
| 12 | Which country won the most men's field hockey Olympic gold medals? | C) India |
| 13 | What is the basic set up for a penalty corner in field hockey? | A) One player pushes the ball to another player to shoot |
| 14 | From where must a field goal be scored in field hockey? | B) From inside the shooting circle |
| 15 | What position wears a different color jersey in a field hockey game? | A) Goalkeeper |
| 16 | How many substitutions are allowed during a field hockey match? | B) Unlimited |
| 17 | In how many periods is a field hockey match typically divided? | B) Four |
| 18 | What is the name of the line drawn 23 metres from each backline? | A) The 23-metre line |
| 19 | During a penalty corner, how many defenders including the goalkeeper may stand behind the backline? | C) Five |
| 20 | Which card gives a field hockey player a suspension of at least five minutes? | B) Yellow |
| 21 | Where must the attacking players stand when a penalty corner is taken? | B) Outside the circle |
| 22 | From what distance is a penalty stroke taken? | B) 6.4 meters |
| 23 | What is the maximum width of a field hockey stick? | A) 5 cm |
| 24 | In a field hockey match, how many minutes is each period of play? | B) 15 minutes |
| 25 | What country won the first Women's Field Hockey World Cup in 1974? | A) Netherlands |
| 26 | Which of the following is not a playing position in field hockey? | C) Point Guard |
| 27 | In a penalty shoot-out, how many seconds does a player have to shoot once the whistle blows? | A) 8 seconds |
| 28 | What does a field hockey ball weigh? | B) 156 to 163 grams |
| 29 | What material is a modern field hockey ball made of? | C) Plastic |
| 30 | How wide is a regulation field hockey pitch? | B) 55 meters |
| 31 | What is awarded when a defender commits a deliberate foul inside their own circle? | B) A penalty stroke |
| 32 | What is the name of the move in which a player lifts the ball into the air with their stick? | B) Scoop |
| 33 | How far from the nearest goalpost is a penalty corner pushed in along the backline? | B) 10 meters |
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FAQ
How many questions are in this field hockey quiz?
There are 33 questions with three options each, and the correct answer is hidden behind the reveal button under every question.
Where can I find the field hockey questions and answers together?
The answer key under the scoring table repeats all 33 questions with their correct answers in order, so a coach can mark a full round at once.
Are these field hockey trivia questions hard?
The rules and equipment questions suit anyone who has played. The measurements, the penalty corner details and the Olympic history are harder.
Can I use this quiz with a school or club team?
Yes. Read the question and the three options out loud, let the players write a letter down, then go through the answer key together. The rule questions make a useful refresher before a season starts.
What is a good score on this field hockey quiz?
Above half is a solid result. The scoring table turns your total into a rank, from Field Fumbler at the bottom to Field Hockey Hero at the top.
How big is a field hockey pitch?
91.4 by 55 meters, which is 100 by 60 yards. The goals are 3.66 meters wide and 2.14 meters high.
How many players are on a field hockey team?
Eleven on the pitch, including the goalkeeper. Substitutions are unlimited and can be made at almost any point in the match.
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in men’s field hockey?
India, with eight titles, six of them in a row between 1928 and 1956.
Where must a goal be scored from in field hockey?
From inside the shooting circle in front of the goal. A shot from outside the circle does not count, even if the ball crosses the goal line.
