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 […]
Trapping and End-Line Play | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 23i
On this revamped version of #FeatureFriday, we’ll work through aspects of trapping, intentionality and proactivity in the indoor game. A lot happens (and doesn’t happen) within a few seconds in this clip, and it’s a great example of how so many different rules need to be considered simultaneously or in rapid succession when umpiring indoor […]
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! […]
Trading Responsibilities | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 22
Working with your colleague is a fluid dance of trading responsibilities between being the “controlling” and “supporting” umpire. See an example here, and find hundreds of more clips like this in the fhu3t Clip Library. 🟢🟡🔴🏑 This passage of play shows good cooperation and a fluid approach to trading off of responsibilities between the controlling […]
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! […]
Advantage Goal | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 21i
When it comes to advantage in indoor hockey, the frenetic pace can rush your decisions–even with a goal. Still, as a wise rocker once said, sometimes all you need is just a little patience. Find hundreds more clips like this in the fhu3t Clip Library. 🟢🟡🔴🏑 As an outnumbered counterattack flows into the circle, the […]
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 […]
5m Before Entering the Circle | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 20
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 […]
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 […]
Raised Ball In the Circle | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 19i
One of the main differences between indoor and outdoor hockey is in how raised balls are handled. Watch this passage of play for two quick decisions, and stay tuned for more indoor #FeatureFriday clips and many more to fill up the fhu3t Clip Library. 🟢🟡🔴🏑 This passage of play shows how raised balls are handled […]
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 […]
Body Shielding By Attacker | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 18
What are the tell-tale signs of a body shield by an attacker? Check out the clues in this #FeatureFriday clip, one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A common area where ball carriers commit body obstruction and shield the ball from a tackle is when they’re dribbling […]
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! […]
Jab Tackle Intentionally Off The Back-Line | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 17
Do you doubt your decision-making when you try to determine which tackles play the ball off the end line intentionally? This jab tackle to penalty corner award may help. On #FeatureFriday, we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A jab tackle from the defender takes […]
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 […]
Long Barrier PC | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | FeatureFriday Ep. 16
Why are “long barrier” plays where the defender uses their body to play the ball interpreted as intentional fouls? Find out in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 As the ball carrier comes into contact, the defender plants his feet, […]
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 […]
Penalty Stroke For Shoot-Out Trip | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 15
Injectors injecting early on the penalty corner? Discover the remedy in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A penalty stroke is awarded and upheld after video referral on this shoot-out attempt. The attacker avoids the jab tackle by the goalkeeper, […]
Adding a Card to an Upgraded PC | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 14
Injectors injecting early on the penalty corner? Discover the remedy in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 An upgraded team penalty is given after this breaking tackle in a dangerous position just outside the circle. At this point in the […]
Injector Goes Early on Penalty Corner | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 13
Injectors injecting early on the penalty corner? Discover the remedy in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 The injector is sent to the centre line for a feint (rule 13.6(a)) because she did not wait for the whistle to restart […]
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 […]
Single-Bite Advantage | Hockey Rules and Interpretations | #FeatureFriday Ep. 11
It takes courage to decide to play advantage in the circle. Check out an example of giving only one bite at the cherry in this #FeatureFriday video. #FeatureFriday is where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 This team referral comes after the umpire chooses […]
Hockey Rules and Interpretations | Long Advantage Before a Card
How do you play a long advantage and come back for a personal penalty card later? Check out how in this #FeatureFriday video, where we highlight one of the hundreds of clips in the fhu3t Clip Library. Find them all: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A yellow card is shown after a long advantage is played. Note the communication […]
Tips & Tricks For Hockey Umpires | 3D Tackling and Confronting Crowding
7:25 Tackling 3D Skills – When Is It Legal? 35:01 Confronting Crowding and Building Management Skills Did you learn a new strategy for dealing with crowding? How about that tackling technique? Let me know in the comments! Are you looking for tips and tricks to help you become the best hockey umpire you can be? […]
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: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 A quick self-pass was taken from the sideline inside the 23m with a defender […]
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 […]
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: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 An attacker picks […]
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? […]
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: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 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 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: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 An upgraded penalty corner is awarded by the umpire after two […]
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: 🟢🟡🔴🏑 This AUS penalty […]
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.
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. It’s 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 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.
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.
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 attacker’s 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?
Tackling The Slide: Why Lucky Isn’t Safe
The Odisha crowd was pulsating with excitement despite the cyclonic weather conditions pelting Kalinga Stadium. Their Indian men’s team had just come off a thrilling shoot-out victory in the quarterfinal of the Hockey World League Finals to knock out the favoured Belgian Red Lions and were now facing the Olympic champions, Los Leones of Argentina […]
