Players and teams may try to waste time when they are preserving a lead or a favourable scoreline. We’ll show you how to apply the time-wasting rule so that the game keeps flowing! Transcript Wondering about wily works to waste time? Walk with us as we unwind it all on this #RuleyTuesday. Let’s do this! […]
5m on the Free Hit Inside the Dotted Line | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 28
In part 2, we look at the rules for defenders in free hits awarded inside the dotted line. Make sure to check out last week’s #RuleyTuesday first! Transcript Distrustful when dealing with 5 metres around the dotted line? We’ll dispel all doubts on this #RuleyTuesday. Let’s do this! Hey friends! I’m Keely Dunn of FHumpires back […]
5m on the Free Hit | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 27
What do defenders need to do to not infringe the 5m on free hits? We cover the basics in this part 1 of 2 (or more, don’t judge) on 5-metre calls in this #RuleyTuesday. Transcript Are your feelings mixed when meeting 5-metre mishaps? Don’t fume, we’ll free your mind on this #RuleyTuesday. Let’s do this! […]
Raised Ball | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 26i
Raising the ball in indoor is a no-no, unless we’re shooting on goal. But when do we call it, and when do we let it go? We’ve got the answer in this #RuleyTuesday. Transcript Roiling with reservations regarding raised balls? Rest assured, this indoor #RuleyTuesday is a recipe for reconciliation. Let’s do this! Hey friends! […]
Attacking Half Free Push | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 25i
The indoor rule against playing the free push in the attacking half directly into the circle is similar to outdoor but there’s a wrinkle: the side-boards. Get the details in this #RuleyTuesday. Transcript Annoyed by the anarchy around free pushes inside the attacking half into the circle? All will be awesome after this indoor #RuleyTuesday. […]
Trapping Obstruction | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 24i
Here’s a kind of obstruction that you won’t see in outdoor! Today, we take on the tricky concept of trapping obstruction in indoor hockey. How do we keep the ball moving and why, and were they really talking about “outlets of reasonable size” in The Princess Bride? You tell me. Transcript Trying to take in […]
Hitting the Ball | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 23i
A core rule difference that makes indoor hockey special is that players can’t hit the ball. We’ll cover everything you need to know to make this call with confidence on this #RuleyTuesday! Transcript Hunting for hints on hitting in the indoor game? Harness your hopes, as we’re here to help. Let’s do this! Hey friends! […]
Foot! | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 22
Classic umpiring exam question: is it always a foul when the ball hits the foot or body of a player? Cheat on your test by watching this #RuleyTuesday! Transcript Feeling fuzzy about players using their feet to play the ball? This #RuleyTuesday will flatten this foul into a facile folio. Let’s do this! Hey friends! […]
3 Points of Contact | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 21i
We’re back in the shed with one of our favourite indoor-only rules: 3 points of contact (aka playing the ball while lying, or with a knee, hand or arm, on the pitch). Got that? INDOOR. ONLY. Check it out! Transcript Thirsty for thoughts about three points of contact? Be thwarted no longer, this indoor edition […]
Using the Back Stick | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 20
This week, we’re breaking down using the back stick. Let’s deep dive into the rule that pretty much makes hockey, hockey, even if we don’t know for sure why the rule was made in the first place! Transcript Butting up against befuddling back sticks? We’ll break down the battle and beat your bewilderment. Let’s do […]
The Centre Pass | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 19
A silky-smooth centre pass is the key to getting play started right. Get all the details here on this episode of #RuleyTuesday! Transcript Seriously at sea when setting up the centre pass? How about we soothe your suspicions so play in your matches starts smoothly. Let’s do this! Hey friends! I’m Keely of FHumpires, and […]
Goalkeepers Outside Their Circle | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 18
Where can goalkeepers actually go outside their circle? What can they do? Most importantly, why the heck won’t they just stay home, gosh darn it! Get the answers here on this #RuleyTuesday episode. Transcript Wondering what to do when a ward of the wickets wanders? Worry no longer, we’ve got your warrant. Let’s do this! […]
Captains’ Responsibilities | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 17
Keeping track of the various offences attackers can commit during penalty corners and what each of their remedies are is a bit of a challenge. Burrow down to the key points in this handy #RuleyTuesday episode so you won’t be caught by surprise in your next game! Transcript Copping to confusion on the role of […]
Attacker Offences During PCs | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 16
Keeping track of the various offences attackers can commit during penalty corners and what each of their remedies are is a bit of a challenge. Burrow down to the key points in this handy #RuleyTuesday episode so you won’t be caught by surprise in your next game! Transcript Bothered by breaches during penalty corners? On […]
Slide Tackles by Goalkeepers | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 15
Why are the slide tackle interpretations different for goalkeepers as opposed to field players? Find out in this #RuleyTuesday episode. Related Episode: Sliding Tackles and Deflections | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey| Ep. 12 Transcript We’re still carrying a torch for slide tackles but this time we’re going to light up the goalkeepers […]
The Bully | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 14
Everyone hates a bully, but here’s when and why to call one and how to get the best outcome on #RuleyTuesday! Transcript Ready to go toe-to-toe with a bully? Come at me, bro, in this #RuleyTuesday: let’s do this. Hey friends! I’m Keely Dunn of FHumpires, and I’m delighted to be with you, the ridiculously […]
Attackers Entering and Running Behind the Goal | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 13
How do you manage an attacker who intentionally enters the goal or runs behind it? Find out on this #RuleyTuesday! Transcript Guarding against an aggressive ingress on goal? Grasp the groundwork today on #RuleyTuesday. Let’s do this. Hey friends! I’m Keely Dunn of FHumpires, we’re the third team and this is another a hot take on […]
Sliding Tackles and Deflections | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 12
Slipping up on slide tackles and deflections? Get a grip with the help of a well-grounded #RuleyTuesday. Let’s do this. Transcript Hey friends! I’m Keely Dunn of FHumpires, you’re part of the #thirdteam and we’re together again for another a hot take on one rule in the book. We’re heading down the slippery slope of sliding […]
Double Penalty Corner Injectors | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 11
Seeing double with two penalty corner injectors? Get back on a single track with the help of this #RuleyTuesday! Transcript Seeing double on penalty corner injections? I’ve got your prescription for vision correction right here, on #RuleyTuesday. Let’s do this. Hey #thirdteam friends! Keely Dunn of FHumpires back with another a hot take on one […]
How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | PC and PS Protective Equipment | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 10
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. We’re going all alliterative on this episode of Ruley Tuesday! Let’s do this. Hey third team friends! I’m Keely Dunn of FHumpires with another Ruley Tuesday, a […]
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 you’ve checked out this Ruley Tuesday! Let’s do this. Hey third team friends! […]
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! I’m Keely Dunn of FHumpires with another Ruley Tuesday, a hot take on one rule in the book. Today we’re talking free hits awarded just outside […]
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! I’m 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 […]
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 […]
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!
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?
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 […]
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 year’s 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 […]
