We’re shooting the shots on goal on penalty corners and pressing all the buttons on the control elevator on this week’s #WhatUpWednesday. Bring your super-powered #thirdteam brains and sharp-witted banter to the livestream on YouTube and indulge in the afters on the official FHumpires Discord server! 00:00 Chair Dancing02:10 Introductions 05:00 Upcoming FIH Academy Workshop […]
Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 38
As always, I have a list of your questions and will get to only half of them in twice the amount of time it should take. This is the way. 00:00 Chair Dancing 02:15 Introductions 12:50 Announcements 17:09 Podcast – Talk Hockey Radio 20:12 Why do you not whistle in the other D? 28:42 Q&A […]
Umpire Watches – #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 37d
What are the latest options for timing matches? Check out the Referee Store’s stock of digital watches and learn about Martijn de Kekem’s Sticky app for Apple or Samsung Galaxy Watches.Question from Joe Ottaway:Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live.Join the fhu3t today! 🟢🟡🔴 🏑Transcript To Follow#thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires […]
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Players Stepping Off Pitch to Deceive – #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 37c
In WUW Ep. 34 we answered the question of what to do when players briefing moved off the pitch while dribbling or ducking around defenders to lead for the ball. Now, we have attackers deliberately stepping off the pitch to deceive the opposition as to whether they’re involved in the game. Question from Simon Webb:Check […]
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Dissent and Blame Culture – #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 37b
Was dissent worse than normal at the Eurohockey Championships 2021? And what do we do about dissent that moves into blaming the umpire territory?Question from Simon Webb:Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live.Join the fhu3t today! 🟢🟡🔴 🏑Transcript To Follow#thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires #umpirelife #hockeyumpiretips #hockeyumpiringvideos #fieldhockeyumpiringvideos #hockeyedumpiring #hockeyumpiringrules
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Ball Placement – #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 37a
We work through a ball placement on the free hit incident from the NEDvESP match at the 2021 Eurohockey Championships 2021 and try to pin down what actually is an unfair advantage gained on a ball that isn’t taken from the exact spot of the foul.Question from Phil Stubley:Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will […]
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Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 37
We’re going to blaze through a bunch of questions this week so buckle up for the breeziest and busiest #KeelyHour ever! 00:00 Chair dancing 02:20 Introductions 04:20 Stream description 14:30 Announcements 20:22 Q&A 20:41 Ball placement at a free hit 44:34 Was there more dissent at the Euros? 56:17 How to deal with players stepping […]
Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 36
We give wrapping up ALL THE THINGS from the EuroHockey Championship 2021 in Amsterdam the old college try. A #KeelyHour? Try a #EuroDay! Many Many Video Referrals How Do You Determine a Backstick? Dissent In Big Tournaments What Does Gender Have To Do With Good Umpiring? I’m here for this, are you? 👋 ➡️ Please […]
Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 35
Since the #EHC2021 has literally been the most boring tournament ever, this is going to be a 5min livestream with me saying hi and bye. Unfortunately, I have nothing at all to say about: 1. Goalkeeper cards and penalty corner and substitutions 2. Field player equipment rules on penalty corners 3. Video referrals and who […]
Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 34
00:00 Chair dancing Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript To Follow #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires #umpirelife #hockeyumpiretips #hockeyumpiringvideos #fieldhockeyumpiringvideos #hockeyedumpiring #hockeyumpiringrules
Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 33
🎬 Top Clips from the Socials 00:00 Chair dancing02:28 Introductions 16:50 Announcements23:45 Managing player confrontations on the pitch 01:06:00 Danger in the circle or an advantage goal01:25:20 Should umpires be invisible? Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript To Follow #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires #umpirelife #hockeyumpiretips #hockeyumpiringvideos […]
Live Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 32
This week: a red card, shoot-outs instead of penalty corners, and biased umpires? Just a normal show for y’all!🎬 Top Clips from the Socials 00:00 Chair dancing 04:08 Introductions 06:08 Announcements 28:10 Is This a Red Card? SV Kampong v HC Bloemendaal Tulp Hoofdklasse Heren Final Game 2 49:20 When Shoot-Outs Are Used Instead of […]
Pro League Special Q&A | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 31
⏪ Review of the 🇬🇧v 🇩🇪 Men’s Game🔮 Preview of 🇬🇧 v 🇩🇪 Women’s Game🎬 Catch up on some social media shenanigans 0:00 Warm-up Chair Dancing 2:29 Intro 19:50 GBRvGER Yellow card for too many players 20:56 GBRvGER Breakdown from behind just in front of the 23m 34:28 GBRvGER Ball placement on the 15m free […]
Q&A #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 30
❓When a “Friendly” Is Unfriendly🎬 Top Clips from the Socials 0:00 Warm-up Chair Dancing 2:28 Intro 14:40 Thank you fhu3t Green members 19:49 Tips for a Level 1 Assessment 26:55 Unfriendly Friendlies and Tests 41:23 INDvAUS Danger into goalkeeper 55:36 SCHCvAMS Diving physical tackle in the circle 1:07:03 @hockeyboi_rhyan: How do you deal with unruly […]
Commentators and Rule Interpretations with Simon Mason – Hockey Umpiring Skills – #UmpireAtHome #TBT
International player turned commentator, Simon Mason has a thorough way of navigating his own interpretation of the rules.
Q&A | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 29
❓Q&A 🎬 Various #FHUreactions 0:00 Intros and Announcements, Announcements, Announcements22:59 How much of the ball can be higher than 460mm above the goal line on the first hit shot on a penalty corner?27:14 If a defender is carded during a penalty corner, does the team defend the subsequent PC with one fewer?36:30 Can players wear […]
Understanding Team Tactics | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 28
💡How Understanding Team Tactics Can Make You More Effective (Take 2!) 🎬 Various #FHUreactions We talk over issues like different team presses and how to position yourself and properly plan for likely tendencies of both the pressing and pressed teams, how teams use time-wasting tactics as a form of clock management, and so much more! […]
Aerials, Stick Blocks & GK Slides – #FHUreactions | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 27
Aerials, Stick Blocks & GK Slides – #FHUreactions All the #FHUreactions! 16:14 🎬 Stick Block of Trailing Defender 45:41 🎬 Aerial Into the D 1:12:31 🎬 A Sliding Goalkeeper Join your favourite #thirdteam friends for a solid #KeelyHour of discussion, tips, ideas and banter. Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 […]
Tim Peel (NHL) & More #FHUreactions | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 26
NHL Referee Tim Peel & Hot Mic Mistake 💡Tim Peel’s removal from NHL games and what it means for hockey umpires👀 Check the original footage📰 Patrick Johnston: Hockey should just turn on the referee’s mic all the time – The Telegram📰 Kevin McGran: No one is blameless in the NHL officiating crisis. The solution starts […]
Losing Your Motivation? | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 25
💪 Lost Your Motivation?💡 More #FHUreactions Are you struggling with motivation? I am. Let’s talk about motivation, habits, mental health, and basically give each other a virtual hug on the stream today. 📅 Download to your calendar: https://fhumpires.com/ics-wuw Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript To Follow #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey […]
Have You Ever Lost Your Temper? | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 24
😡 Have you ever lost it on the pitch?💡 More #FHUreactions There’s a lot of conversation surrounding (ahem certain football referees) losing their temper on the pitch, Has this happened to you? What tips do you have to help us all keep our cool? 29:55 How Many of Us Lose Our Temper On the Pitch […]
More #FHUreactions | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 23.2
💡#FHUreactions Aligning the indoor bully – @selfpass Check out Ep. 23.3 here… Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript To Follow #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires #umpirelife #hockeyumpiretips #hockeyumpiringvideos #fieldhockeyumpiringvideos #hockeyedumpiring #hockeyumpiringrules
More #FHUreactions | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 23.1
💡#FHUreactions Hockey.nl: dangerous shot on goal Check out Ep. 23.2 here… Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript To Follow #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires #umpirelife #hockeyumpiretips #hockeyumpiringvideos #fieldhockeyumpiringvideos #hockeyedumpiring #hockeyumpiringrules
More #FHUreactions | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 23.3
💡#FHUreactions Goalkeeper throws equipment for a penalty stroke (PS) but not card – RealHockey Check out Ep. 23.1 here… Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript To Follow #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires #umpirelife #hockeyumpiretips #hockeyumpiringvideos #fieldhockeyumpiringvideos #hockeyedumpiring #hockeyumpiringrules
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 […]
Time-Wasting | How to Apply the Rules of Hockey | #RuleyTuesday Ep. 29
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! […]
#FHUreactions & Rants | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 22
💡#FHUreactions & Rants That’s right, it’s a random AMA and tea-spilling show this week! Have an idea for a future topic? Let me know in the replies or comments or by DM––I’d love to be able to help you. USFHA Indoor Dangerous Shot Indoor Goal or No Goal – @Hockeyfilmpje Stuart Baxter and Rape Culture […]
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. […]
Dissent & Misconduct | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 21
💡Dissent – Where’s the Line? This week, we talk about why we deal with misconduct. Spoiler alert: it’s not to protect our own egos! Have a watch for some principles, examples and confidence builders. 💻 fhumpires.live Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript To Follow #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring […]
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 […]
Whistle Techniques | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 20
#WhatUpWednesday Ep. 20 Live Jan. 6 (edited) 💡Getting Handsy with Whistles – David Hughes 💻 fhumpires.live Bring on your thoughts and comments for the show, and even call in to join the live broadcast! Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live. 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript To Follow #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires […]
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 […]
AMA and Recovering From the Big Mistake | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 19
I recommend you curl up by the fire with a Bailey’s and cocoa to listen to this one! Tons of fun questions from the AMA portion about some of my best and worst umpiring experiences, and we get into serious storytime when I give advice on how to recover from the Big Mistake. Check out […]
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 […]
Staying Calm Making Big Decisions | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 18.2
In this segment, we go over what big decisions really are, and share tips on how to stay calm when making them. Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live! 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 Transcript Keely Dunn 0:00 Completely. Okay, let’s get on to Greg’s Second. Second question. I got 15 minutes. I’m staying on this […]
The Drag Flick Above The Knee | Tips & Tricks for the Hockey Umpire | #WhatUpWednesday Ep. 18.1
Ready for some mathy-physics stuff? No? Just pretend it isn’t happening and watch as I go down a serious rabbit hole trying to puzzle out the knee-high danger rule for drag flicks. Check out when the next #WhatUpWednesday will go live! 🟢🟡🔴 🏑 #thirdteam #fieldhockey #hockey #umpire #umpiring #FIH #FIHumpires #umpirelife #hockeyumpiretips #hockeyumpiringvideos #fieldhockeyumpiringvideos #hockeyedumpiring […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
