2. Playing FIeld

2.1. The playing field is a rectangular area, ideally between thirty to forty (30-40) metres long and fifteen to twenty (15-20) metres wide with dimensions and zones as shown on Figure 1 and should be essentially flat, free of obstructions and afford reasonable player safety.

2.2. The perimeter lines surround the playing field and consist of two (2) sidelines along the length and two (2) endlines along the width.

2.3. The perimeter lines are not part of the playing field.

2.4. The goal lines are the lines that separate the central zone from the end zones and are part of the central zone.

2.4.1. on a pitch that is forty (40) metres long and twenty (20) metres wide, the central zone is thirty (30) metres long and twenty (20) metres wide and the endzones are five (5) metres long and twenty (20) metres wide. These measurements should be reduced proportionately for pitches that are smaller than forty by twenty (40x20) metres. Adjustment may also be made taking into account the shape of the available space and the benefit of using existing line markings.

2.5. The brick marks are the intersection of two (2) crossed one (1) metre lines in the central zone, located a distance equal to the length of the end zone away from each goal line, midway between the sidelines, or at the marking if there is a marking'..

2.5. Eight brightly-coloured, flexible objects (such as plastic cones) mark the corners of the central zone and the end zones. Where possible the corners of the central zone and the end zones will be marked by a cross of tape. Cones should not be used so as to minimise any slipping hazard.

2.6.1. All lines shall be marked in full – if using the lines of, for example, badminton courts which are already marked in the hall, clearly visible tape that will not damage the playing surface must be applied to fill any gaps in these lines. Lines shall be between three (3) centimetres and six (6) centimetres wide.

2.6.2. On 3G or similar surfaces pitch lines may be made up of ropes or other ‘port-a-pitch’ type materials.

2.7. The immediate surroundings of the playing field shall be kept clear of movable objects. If play is obstructed by non-players or objects within one (1) three (3) metres of the perimeter line, any obstructed player or thrower in possession may call “Violation”.

2.7.1. Where space allows, a restraining line should be marked two (2) metres from the playing area to ensure sidelines remain clear during play. Where clearance is less than two (2) metres, no persons should sit or stand on that sideline except the substitutes of the competing teams.