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Yes, the water helps reduce friction on the surface which helps a dimpled hockey ball travel more smoothly along the ground and not bounce to create a danger to participants on the pitch. It also helps reduce friction burns and surface scrapes on skin when players fall. Sand Based and Sand Dressed pitches are never watered.
The reason why a Field Hockey pitch is watered before a match or training is due to the following;
The water helps reduce friction on the surface which helps a dimpled hockey ball travel more smoothly along the ground and not bounce to create a danger to participants on the pitch. It also helps reduce friction burns and surface scrapes on skin when players fall.
Note: Sand Based and Sand Dressed pitches are never watered.
Because the ball bounces on the turf and the water stops the ball bouncing as much. It would also be dangerous for the players if it was too bouncy.
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