Hockey is the oldest known ball and stick game. Professional lighting is important for a sports such as hockey not only because the facility is also to be used in the evening hours, but also because the players are expected to reach a small, fast-moving ball at the correct rate of speed. This is only possible with uniform lighting distribution and a color temperature similar to daylight. In addition, a modern lighting system in field hockey maximizes the value of investment in an artificial field, the play can be every day. Many hours are available for training and games – at a local level, but also for the country games that attracts far more spectators in the evening hours have requirements  for lighting that are very high.