For field hockey umpires, by field hockey umpires
This clip shows better anticipation and protection of the mission-critical area of the circle. Even as the ball is moving around behind the centre-line, the umpire is already deep in his attacking 23m, so when the ball moves through the passing lanes he is already behind the back-line and having the play coming towards him…
As the ball carrier comes into contact, the defender plants his feet, placing his stick and his back lower leg on the pitch. The long barrier he creates increases the area with which he’s able to block the attacker’s progress, but with the leg he can only block that space illegally. This is an intentional…
A defender is beaten to the ball and as she is beginning to fall off the pace, throws her stick in from behind and breaks down the play. This is a clear green card.
If a player sets up a free hit inside the 23m line that should be taken outside and is looking to pass backwards, should the umpire interrupt play to move the hit outside the 23m, even if that difference is only a few metres?
Green card given for a tackle occurring before a long advantage is played. Note the timing of the tackle, which is immediately after a turnover is earned with the opposing player in a good space. Also, the umpire points to the spot where the tackle was made, ensuring everyone watching understands which incident the message…
It’s natural to look for absolute guidelines as to what should or should not be called as a raised ball. However, the most important factor to consider should always be: was an opponent disadvantaged by the raise? Were they close enough to the receiver to be affected by the mishandling of the ball? The closer…
