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 […]
Where Is the Spot of the Foul? | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 17
It’s another one-fer, as we work through why fouls are awarded where. Many words are spent on the danger rule, and why it’s dumb. Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live! 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires #umpirelife #hockeyumpiretips #hockeyumpiringvideos #fieldhockeyumpiringvideos #hockeyedumpiring #hockeyumpiringrules
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 […]
To PC or Not to PC a Foot Inside the Circle | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 16
Dare us to talk for an entire hour about whether a defensive foot inside should result in a penalty corner or not? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. This was unexpectedly epic and lots of great participation from the ridiculously good-looking third-teamers out there. (Sorry for the piss-poor 720p quality of the video––my hard drive ate the download and […]
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 […]
Free Hits Around the 23m | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 15.2
Effectively managing free hits you give around the 23m line requires anticipating the play and a little bit of tough love. Working off a specific scenario, we spin a wild tale of savvy players, proactive management and making sure, as always, the scales of justice remain in balance. Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
