📅 Feb 25 12.00 GMT➡️ YouTube In 2023, applying field hockey rules and particularly those around aerial balls played into the circle are definitely a hot topic! 🔥 Join in this special event where I sit down with former German senior women’s head coach Xavier Reckinger and England/Great Britain captain David Ames, hosted by Ernst Baart […]
Trapping and End-Line Play | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 23i
On this revamped version of #FeatureFriday, we’ll work through aspects of trapping, intentionality and proactivity in the indoor game. A lot happens (and doesn’t happen) within a few seconds in this clip, and it’s a great example of how so many different rules need to be considered simultaneously or in rapid succession when umpiring indoor […]
Trading Responsibilities | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 22
Working with your colleague is a fluid dance of trading responsibilities between being the “controlling” and “supporting” umpire. See an example here, and find hundreds of more clips like this in the fhu3t Clip Library. 🟢🟡🔴🏑 This passage of play shows good cooperation and a fluid approach to trading off of responsibilities between the controlling […]
Advantage Goal | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 21i
When it comes to advantage in indoor hockey, the frenetic pace can rush your decisions–even with a goal. Still, as a wise rocker once said, sometimes all you need is just a little patience. Find hundreds more clips like this in the fhu3t Clip Library. 🟢🟡🔴🏑 As an outnumbered counterattack flows into the circle, the […]
5m Before Entering the Circle | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 20
So, who loves counting up 5m draws before a free hit enters the circle? No one? But sometimes it has to be done, as we see in this #FeatureFriday clip. Find hundreds more in the fhu3t Clip Library. 🟢🟡🔴🏑 The attacker on the free hit elects to take a self-pass that moves the ball back […]
Raised Ball In the Circle | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 19i
One of the main differences between indoor and outdoor hockey is in how raised balls are handled. Watch this passage of play for two quick decisions, and stay tuned for more indoor #FeatureFriday clips and many more to fill up the fhu3t Clip Library. 🟢🟡🔴🏑 This passage of play shows how raised balls are handled […]
Body Shielding By Attacker | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 18
What are the tell-tale signs of a body shield by an attacker? Check out the clues in this #FeatureFriday clip, one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A common area where ball carriers commit body obstruction and shield the ball from a tackle is when they’re dribbling […]
Jab Tackle Intentionally Off The Back-Line | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 17
Do you doubt your decision-making when you try to determine which tackles play the ball off the end line intentionally? This jab tackle to penalty corner award may help. On #FeatureFriday, we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A jab tackle from the defender takes […]
Long Barrier PC | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | FeatureFriday Ep. 16
Why are “long barrier” plays where the defender uses their body to play the ball interpreted as intentional fouls? Find out in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 As the ball carrier comes into contact, the defender plants his feet, […]
Penalty Stroke For Shoot-Out Trip | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 15
Injectors injecting early on the penalty corner? Discover the remedy in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A penalty stroke is awarded and upheld after video referral on this shoot-out attempt. The attacker avoids the jab tackle by the goalkeeper, […]
Adding a Card to an Upgraded PC | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 14
Injectors injecting early on the penalty corner? Discover the remedy in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 An upgraded team penalty is given after this breaking tackle in a dangerous position just outside the circle. At this point in the […]
Injector Goes Early on Penalty Corner | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 13
Injectors injecting early on the penalty corner? Discover the remedy in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 The injector is sent to the centre line for a feint (rule 13.6(a)) because she did not wait for the whistle to restart […]
Pre-23m Breakdown | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 12
Are you anticipating a breakdown foul when a tackle is made just outside the 23m line? Check out why you should in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 As soon as the ball popped past the planted defender near the […]
Single-Bite Advantage | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 11
It takes courage to decide to play advantage in the circle. Check out an example of giving only one bite at the cherry in this #FeatureFriday video. #FeatureFriday is where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 This team referral comes after the umpire chooses […]
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Long Advantage Before a Card
How do you play a long advantage and come back for a personal penalty card later? Check out how in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A yellow card is shown after a long advantage is played. Note the communication […]
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Shadowing Or Not Within 5m
How much can a defender caught within the 5m zone shadow without interfering with the play? Explore the issue in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A quick self-pass was taken from the sideline inside the 23m with a defender […]
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Danger and 3D Skills | #FeatureFriday
To determine whether a 3D skill is dangerous, switch your focus to the defender and watch whether the ball is being taken into them. Get some guidance in this video and more on #FeatureFriday, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 An attacker picks […]
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Communicating a Complex Decision | #FeatureFriday
Communication with your colleague and players is crucial on big, complex decisions. Get some guidance in this video and more on #FeatureFriday, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A video referral for a foot is not normally noteworthy, but what is interesting about […]
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Stick Tackle vs. Stick Block | #FeatureFriday
Figuring out the difference between a stick tackle and a stick block is a tough call. Get some guidance in this video and more on #FeatureFriday, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 An upgraded penalty corner is awarded by the umpire after two […]
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Supporting Umpire Help on Goalkeeper Obstruction | #FeatureFriday
Wondering how to support the controlling umpire in their circle on a penalty corner, especially when it comes to goalkeeper obstruction under the rules of hockey? Check out this video and more on #FeatureFriday, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 This AUS penalty […]
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | 5m Before Entering The Circle | #FeatureFriday
This goal is referred by USA for not going 5m before it enters the circle. It’s difficult to see from the limited angles and resolution available to us, but here are some considerations to have in mind when examining this situation:
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Managing Subtle Breakdowns | #FeatureFriday
Are you working on management and how to interpret breakdown fouls under the rules of hockey? Watch this video and see where a card could have been awarded.
Hockey Rules & Interpretations | When Is Advantage Truly Advantage | #FeatureFriday
The defender attempts a tackle from behind the ball carrier. He misses the ball and strikes the attacker’s stick, but the attacker is able to retain possession of the ball and has an opportunity to continue to play.
Hockey Rules & Interpretations: Understanding the Aerial Ball | #FeatureFriday
Although 2 opposing players were within 5m of each other when the aerial was launched, the attacker starts in front and could have safely received the ball but for the encroachment from a defender.
