Question about Olympic Field Hockey

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6:03p, 8/12/12

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When the players strike the ball or make a sharp cut, it looks like there's water splashing up from the blue-colored field. Can anybody explain this? Thanks!

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7:03p, 8/12/12

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They played on a water based turf. Dow Chemical developed it, and they water it.

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7:10p, 8/12/12

AG

They were in England, it rains there all the time.

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7:26p, 8/12/12

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That too.

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9:07p, 8/12/12

They douse the field with water before every match because it helps the ball stick to the turf better. Less bouncing, more rolling.

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9:48p, 8/12/12

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Anyone else think those sticks need to be about 18" longer, hurt my back just watching those teams try to run down that big field with that youth-sized Putt-putt putter.