Perplexed by proclamations on protective pieces on penalty corners and penalty strokes? Procure peace with this #RuleyTuesday! Missing Audio Transcript Players propelling protectives on the pitch post PCs. Weβre going all alliterative on this episode of Ruley Tuesday! Letβs do this. Hey third team friends! Iβm Keely Dunn of FHumpires with another Ruley Tuesday, a […]
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: π’π‘π΄π A quick self-pass was taken from the sideline inside the 23m with a defender […]
Hockey Umpiring Skills | How 5m Rules Can Create Tactical Advantages | Adam Commens
Smart players use the rules to their advantage; special players take advantage of their smarts in the big moments. In this #TBT #UmpireAtHome, Adam Commens leads us through the genius of Victor Wegnez in the semi-final of the Eurohockey Championships, who used a fake inside the 23m to create an incredible goal. He notes how […]
Tips & Tricks For Hockey Umpires | Intentionally Raised Hits and Probable Goals | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 6
Are you looking for tips and tricks to help you become the best hockey umpire you can be? FHumpires’ #WhatUpWednesday is just the ticket. This week: 7:26 Intentionally Raised Hits Which Aren’t Dangerous 42:37 What Does a Probable Goal Mean For Penalty Strokes? Does the 75% “probability rule” make sense to you? How often do […]
How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | Early Breaking Defenders | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 9
Control the chaos of repeated early breaks by defenders on the penalty corner with this #RuleyTuesday! Transcript What happens when a defender breaks early on a penalty corner, and then it happens again? Utter chaos? Dogs and cats living together? Not once youβve checked out this Ruley Tuesday! Letβs do this. Hey third team friends! […]
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: π’π‘π΄π An attacker picks […]
Hockey Umpiring Skills | PC Positioning & Vision | Adam Kearns
When you let Adam Kearns talk you learn a bundle. In this clip, he talks about his personal penalty corner positioning and why it works for him, what he learnt at the last World Cup from UM Minka Woolley about men’s and women’s vision, and then onto interacting with players on a PC. This is […]
Tips & Tricks For Hockey Umpires | Players Talking to Umpires and Red Cards | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 5
Are you looking for tips and tricks to help you become the best hockey umpire you can be? FHumpires’ #WhatUpWednesday is just the ticket. This week: 6:47 Encouraging Players To Talk To Umpires 31:38 Straight Red Cards What do *you* think about our discussion on the supposed differences between female and male players and communication? […]
How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | Free Hits, 5m & the 23m Line | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 8
Read between the lines and get those 5m infringements on free hits outside the 23m line sorted once and for all on this #RuleyTuesday! Transcript Hey third team friends! Iβm Keely Dunn of FHumpires with another Ruley Tuesday, a hot take on one rule in the book. Today weβre talking free hits awarded just outside […]
Hockey Umpiring Skills | Blocking Out Crowd Noise | Alison Keogh
There were several #UmpireAtHome episodes where the question was asked, βhow do you block out a crowd?β In this #TBT on a Sunday clip, Ali Keogh talks us through her process. Ultimately, what you pay attention to takes top priority in your mind. Stay focused on the game and the decisions at hand, and those […]
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: π’π‘π΄π A video referral for a foot is not normally noteworthy, but what is interesting about […]
Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | Dragging on the Penalty Stroke | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 4
This week: dragging on the penalty stroke and why clips of international matches are great learning tools for every umpire at every level.
Hockey Umpiring Skills | Green Cards and Progressive Penalties | Lim Hong Zhen
Itβs not often we see 2 cards within a minute of each other, and even more rare is in this instance both cards are for the same team for the same offence. We have Lim explain the impact of the small touches of the ball after the whistle has gone and also why in these […]
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: π’π‘π΄π An upgraded penalty corner is awarded by the umpire after two […]
Hockey Umpires and Skills | Clock Awareness | Sarah Wilson
#UmpireAtHome explores issues facing hockey umpires right now, and through discussion, explores how to interpret the rules of hockey in a way that best serves the game. Ever wondered how you can stay in the game when it is going right to the wire? Well, have a listen to Sarah Wilson talk about how she […]
How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | Reversing the Free Hit | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 7
Do you know the best time to reverse a free hit in order to manage misconduct? Learn how to flip the script in this #RuleyTuesday! Transcript Hey Friends! Iβm Keely Dunn of FHumpires with another hot take on just one rule in the book. Remember that time when you were on the way to the […]
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: π’π‘π΄π This AUS penalty […]
Hockey Umpires and Skills|Umpiring from a Player’s Perspective | Aleisha Neumann
#UmpireAtHome explores issues facing hockey umpires right now, and through discussion, explores how to interpret the rules of hockey in a way that best serves the game. A fun fact you might not know about Aleisha Neumann: the talented umpire also played in the national domestic league in Australia. She has real insight into how […]
Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 3
This week, #WUW covers dangerous and not shots at goal, why the injector is sent to the centre line on an attacking early penalty corner break, when to stop time for suspected head injuries, and how to move up to the next level.
How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | Penalty Stroke Taken Before the Whistle | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 6
How do the rules of hockey deal with stroke takers who jump the whistle? Learn how to make the right call and prevent it from happening in the first place in this #RuleyTuesday! Skip to 6:03 if you’re tight for time, as this is an edited version with an extra big piece of mea culpa […]
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. Itβs 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 Umpire Managing Skills | Supporting Your Umpires | Soledad Iparraguirre
If you are an umpire coach at ANY level you need to watch this clip for some brilliant information from the one and only Soledad Iparraguirre. Having umpired at 4 Olympics she knows what itβs like to umpire at long tournaments and dealing with the daily stressors.
How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | Free Hit Defence Within 15m of the End Line | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 5
Do you know all the little details in how to correctly manage a free hit to the defence awarded within 15m of the end line under the rules of hockey? Learn them all on this #RuleyTuesday!
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 Umpiring Skills | Getting the Basics Right with Radios | David Tomlinson
Have you ever over-relied on radios when working with a colleague? David Tomlinson reminds us that you still have to get your basic skills right, including positioning and signalling.
Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 2
This week: tackling between the legs, dealing with sexism as an umpire, why do goalkeepers start on the line on the penalty stroke and so much more.
Awarding A Foul After Time Expires | Hockey Rules | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 4
Here’s a fun hockey rules scenario: what if an umpire is ready to award a foul or needs to consult a colleague about a foul in their circle and time expires before they can blow their whistle?
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 attackerβs stick, but the attacker is able to retain possession of the ball and has an opportunity to continue to play.
Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire – #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 1
I get a lot of random questions on the socials, which I absolutely love. But if one hockey umpire has a question and can be arsed enough to send me a DM about it, maybe other umpires could benefit from the answer too?
Hockey Rules & Umpiring | Michelle Joubert – Danger and 3D Skills | #UmpireAtHome
Thomas Briels leads us through a penalty stroke called against his own team in this #TBT clip. Adding to the insight, Raghu Prasad asks Briels live whether he would have expected Prasad to give a card along with the team penalty. Find out what he thinks!
Scoring a Goal on the PC | Field Hockey Rules | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 3
This week’s hockey rules problem: how do you handle when a ball doesn’t leave the circle before a shot is taken on goal during a penalty corner? We’ll give you the answer on this #RuleyTuesday! When it comes to hockey rules, 13.3(k) is the absolute WORST. This episode of #RuleyTuesday we’ll pick apart the rule […]
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.
Hockey Umpiring & Rules | Thomas Briels on Tackles and Setting Standards Early | #UmpireAtHome #TBT
Thomas Briels, captain of @Belredlions, riffs on perceiving tackles and how some can look much worse than they are. Also, he provides a terrific take-home: players actually do want to know our standards early so they can stay on the field. Set them early!
Suspended Goalkeepers and Penalty Strokes | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 2
On this #RuleyTuesday, we tackle the hockey rule that determines what you need to do when you’ve suspended a goalkeeper from the game, awarded a penalty stroke, but the team lacks a second dressed goalkeeper. What do you think? Do you have local regulations that change how you’d handle this? Also, do you have a […]
Rules of Hockey | Penalty Corner Collision | #askFHU
This collision on the penalty corner is worth examining, for a variety of reasons. For context, there was a significant incident at last yearβs Pro League Finals during the semi-final between these two teams where a collision between an AUS attacker and GBR defender resulted in the defender suffering a concussion and had to sit […]
Playing The Ball Intentionally Off The End Line | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 1
Here’s the first instalment of a new feature called #RuleyTuesday.* I’ll present a hot take on one subclause of a hockey rule in as close as I can get to 2′. Up first: intentionally playing the ball off the end line. Let me know your thoughts! Do you have a request and would like to […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 18 with Soledad Iparraguirre
BeyoncΓ©. Shakira. Hillary. Soledad. #UmpireAtHome welcomes the legend who needs no second name, Soledad (Iparraguirre just for the SEO) on an Umpire Managers’ Edition. After an unparalleled career on the pitch, Soledad now shares her experience and keen vision of the game with the next generation of FIH stars and a torrent of talent back […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 17 with David Ellcock
It’s time to celebrate and learn more about our technical brethren on #UmpireAtHome, and there’s no better person than David Ellcock to bring the family together. A former top National League umpire, David knows all about the crucial relationship between officials and umpires. He’s also ready to tell us all kinds of spine-chilling stories of […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 16 with Michelle Joubert
Rio Olympic gold medal umpire Michelle Joubert visits #UmpireAtHome next. We’ll make our way through her work during last year’s Pro League matchup between GBR v AUS at Lee Valley, and check in on topics like cards, fitness and why the set-up in SA produces so many top-flight whistlers! π Facebook Live: June 6 14.00 […]
#UmpireAtHome Ep. 15 with Simon Mason
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
