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… More
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!… More
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!… More
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… More
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… More
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… More
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!… More
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… More