If you believe as I do that commentators have a massive role in presenting the game and how umpires are calling it, then you’re not going to want to miss this episode. Simon Mason, retired GB Olympian and ENG goalkeeper and commentating superstar, will explore his approach to intertwining his playing experience, umpiring knowledge and […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 14 with Ali Keogh
We’re back with our #thirdteam peeps as we welcome Irish superstar Ali Keogh to #UmpireAtHome. Ali is going to lead us through a 2019 Pro League match between Belgium and New Zealand, dissecting the challenges she faced with some tough decisions, coach relationships and striking the right balance in management. We’ll also answer the important […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 13 with Adam Commens
We’ve had a top-level international player on #UmpireAtHome so it’s time to hear from the coaches, and what a representative we have! Adam Commens, High-Performance Director of Hockey Belgium is on deck to delight and challenge the #thirdteam on topics like the 5m rule on free hits, penalty corner variations, screening routes and much, much […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 12 with Ayanna McClean
In every #UmpireAtHome episode we spend a good chunk of time talking about video referral and the role of the video umpire in top-level matches. So why not do a whole show on it? Thanks to Ayanna McClean πΉπΉ and her brilliant idea, we’re going to do just that in Ep. 12! Make sure you […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 11 with Thomas Briels
Have you ever wanted to know what a top player thinks about umpiring and how it affects the game? πββοΈ We shift gears in a major way for Ep. 11 of #UmpireAtHome as none other than World Cup Champion and captain of the Belgian Red Lions π§πͺ, Thomas Briels, will share his thoughts and answer […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 10 with Adam Kearns
The #UmpireAtHome series continues with Ep. 10 where we get to enjoy the company of Aussie Golden Whistle holder Adam Kearns. Not one to hold back, Kearnsy is going to take us through a hot NZLvESP match-up from his perspective, so get ready for some amazing honesty and blunt self-reflection. Don’t forget, every episode of […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 9 with Lim Hong Zhen
For Ep. 9 of #UmpireAtHome I can’t wait to settle down for a couple of hours of insight and mimosas (don’t judge, I’m quarancoping just fine, thanks) with the wonderful Lim Hong Zhen πΈπ¬. We’ll be working through the astonishing #AUSvNED matchup from Feb 2, 2019 in Melbourne…you will not want to miss this! (But […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 8 with Aleisha Neumann
For #UmpireAtHome Ep. 8 we dive into the weird and secretive world of hockey in China as Aleisha Neumann π¦πΊ shares behind-the-scenes tales from the emotional Olympic Qualifying decider against Belgium. It’s going to be a doozy, so make sure you have your questions ready (right beside a glass of fine Aussie Shiraz)! ππ· π […]
Coach Chat #AMA With The Umpires
In these special times with all of the world having to #stayhome in order to #staysafe and live with #socialdistancing we thought it would be a good idea to ramp up our efforts and try and provide you hockey coaches out there with a weekly Coach Chat. So we present the #AMA series of Coach […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 7 with Sarah Wilson
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 7 welcomes Sarah Wilson π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ, sharing the scintillating #FIHProLeague Grand Final championship match between NEDvAUS in Amstelveen. On-the-fly translation services available on request!*β π April 18 14.00 GMTβ π π³π± v π¦πΊ π π» https://fih.live/view/event/51842 π https://tms.fih.ch/matches/12808 *Just kidding, no one can translate from Scottish. You’re on your own.
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 6 with David Tomlinson
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 6 features David Tomlinson π³πΏ, leading us through last year’s ESP πͺπΈ v ARG π¦π· #FIHProLeague encounter in Valencia. Don’t miss it!β π April 15 6.00 GMTβ πΉ http://fih.live/view/event/48400β π https://tms.fih.ch/matches/12718 #thirdteam #FacebookLive #alwayslearning #hilaritywillensue
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 5 ESPvFRA
We’re diving into the Olympic Qualifiers for Episode 5! πͺπΈ v π«π· (M) 2019.10.26 Load up the match here: π» https://fih.live/view/event/80651 TMS Match Report: π https://tms.fih.ch/matches/13843
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 4 NZLvGBR
π³πΏ v π¬π§ (W) 2020.02.09 π» https://fih.live/view/event/90828 Remember to have your FIH.live match cued up at ready to go as you’ll be watching that in one window, chatting and listening to the FB Live in another.
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 3 NEDvBEL
π³π± v π§πͺ (W) 2019.06.09 π» https://fih.live/view/event/47780 Today we’ll break down this complex Pro League match from season 1 between the Netherlands and Belgium women. Make sure you cue up the match on FIH.live in another window and follow the cues so you can follow along!
#askFHU 3: Ball placement on free hits
Ball placement: what’s up with that? Is it the location or the timing? In this #askFHU Keely Dunn mulls over when we should care and why, thanks to the question asked by The Reverse Stick’s John Lee and Matt Allan. Resources: The Reverse Stick Global Hockey Podcast The Reverse Stick on the Socials: Facebook Twitter […]
#askFHU Episode 1: That time a goalkeeper dropped their stick
I like the PC+YC in this situation, and hereβs why.
Rule 10.3 allows the GK to do all their fun goal-defending things like kicking the ball, using their blockers and body and so on, but ONLY while theyβre holding their stick. He dropped it, so he just canβt play the ball.
