Field of play

The field of play in Tommyball is the field on which the game is played. It is typically made up of both grass and concrete.

Shape
The overall shape of the field of play has been a controversial topic of discussion.

Rhombus
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Field preperation
Before the game is played, the field must be prepared for play. This is always done by releasing chickens onto the field, though the exact procedure has continued to evolve over time: the type and number of chickens, for example, has varied greatly. However, the number of chickens should—of course—never exceed eight.

A common phrase among Tommyball fans is "don't count your chickens before the game", stressing to the importance of arriving on time to a Tommyball game; that is, before the chickens are released onto the field.