➡️ https://youtu.be/2X20pGYxpX8đź“… Sep 29 18.00 GMT 00:00 Chair dancing 02:15 Introductions 00:00 Chair dancing 02:26 Introductions 13:27 Bullies Taking Bullies 23:27 Playing Distance and PS 41:30 Early Breaking Defenders on PCs 48:18 Hoofdklasse Hullabaloo 01:07:51 The Dropkick Goalkeepers: A Tribute Band 01:20:40 Bonus question – what to do if PC protective equipment is worn after […]
Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 45
➡️ https://youtu.be/U-ZBEVQbkHQđź“… Sep 22 18.00 GMT We’re back with another livestream Q&A, but don’t let the following agenda fool you: we can talk about whatever you want to bring to the table! 00:00 Chair dancing 02:15 Introductions 22:46 Swearing and Dissent in Other Languages 41:00 Working with an unresponsive colleague 01:08:00 Is This A Red […]
Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 44
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqVnRwS871cđź“… Sep 15 18.00 GMT If you’re starting a new season in the next few weeks, you may be asking yourself: “Self, what up?” We got you, Self, as #WhatUpWednesday is full of the new interpretations from aerials to diving. We’ll talk over why and when they are applicable for your level of hockey […]
FIH Releases Rule 13 (Free Hit) Guidance
The new rule regarding attacking free hits taken within the 5m dotted line has resulted in an amazing amount of discussion in some circles even though in practice, it’s been fairly easy for the players to get a handle on. As sometimes happens, we umpires are prone to taking a more restrictive approach than the FIH […]
More Advice From Ice Hockey Referees: Should We Be Talking More To Coaches and Players?
Back in the day (yes, it was a while back and yes, I have first-hand experience with it), field hockey umpires put a stop to any dialogue between them and coaches and players–sometimes with cards. In modern times that attitude has relaxed but we probably don’t encourage as much discussion as ice hockey referees do, who officiate a […]
