Field: 91.40 m long × 55 m wide (FIH spec); NCAA may use slightly smaller fields; Surface: water-based artificial turf preferred (FIH spec); some NCAA venues use sand-based turf or natural grass; Two 22.90-m lines (originally "25-yard line"); one halfway line
Why people argue about this
People often assume that NCAA field dimensions are exactly as specified by FIH, leading to misunderstandings about their actual sizes. The confusion arises because they believe the official verdict stating "slightly smaller" is a discrepancy rather than a clarification of different standards for different levels of competition.
