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During a match, who has jurisdiction over players on and off the field?
During a match, who has jurisdiction over players on and off the field?
What is the consequence if a captain fails to ensure correct substitutions of players on their team?
What is the consequence if a captain fails to ensure correct substitutions of players on their team?
When must a player leave the field?
When must a player leave the field?
What is required of captains in terms of distinguishing themselves?
What is required of captains in terms of distinguishing themselves?
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Where can additional information about players' clothing and equipment be found?
Where can additional information about players' clothing and equipment be found?
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What is the rule regarding uniform clothing for field players on the same team?
What is the rule regarding uniform clothing for field players on the same team?
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What is essential between umpires prior to a match?
What is essential between umpires prior to a match?
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What equipment is not required for umpires?
What equipment is not required for umpires?
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Why must umpires check the field before the match?
Why must umpires check the field before the match?
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What is a key aspect of match preparation for umpires?
What is a key aspect of match preparation for umpires?
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What is the consequence of a ball hitting discarded equipment during a penalty corner?
What is the consequence of a ball hitting discarded equipment during a penalty corner?
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What is a goalkeeper not allowed to do during a match?
What is a goalkeeper not allowed to do during a match?
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What is the purpose of coloured cards?
What is the purpose of coloured cards?
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Why is mobility important for umpires?
Why is mobility important for umpires?
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What is the primary reason for penalizing reckless play?
What is the primary reason for penalizing reckless play?
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What is the restriction on changing sticks during a penalty corner or penalty stroke?
What is the restriction on changing sticks during a penalty corner or penalty stroke?
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What is the penalty for intentionally throwing an object or equipment onto the field?
What is the penalty for intentionally throwing an object or equipment onto the field?
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What is the purpose of rule 9.17?
What is the purpose of rule 9.17?
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Study Notes
Penalties
- A wide range of penalties is available to deal with bad or persistent offences
- Two penalties can be used together to deal with more serious offences
Umpiring Skills
- The main umpiring skill areas are: match preparation, co-operation, mobility and positioning, whistling, and signalling
- Umpires must prepare thoroughly for each match by arriving at the field in good time
- Before the match commences, both umpires must check the field markings, the goals and the nets, and check for any dangerous playing equipment or field equipment
- Umpires must wear similar colours to one another, but different from those of both teams
- Clothing must be appropriate to the conditions and footwear must suit field conditions and assist mobility
- Umpiring equipment includes a copy of the current Rules book, a loud and distinctive whistle, a stopwatch, coloured cards to indicate personal penalties, and materials to record match details
Co-operation
- Good team-work and co-operation between umpires is essential
- Prior to a match, umpires must discuss and agree how they are going to work together to assist each other
- Eye contact between umpires must be practised and maintained
- Umpires must take responsibility and be prepared to assist when their colleague is unsighted or has difficulty seeing certain parts of the field
Match Rules
- No persons other than field players, goalkeepers, and umpires are permitted on the field during the match without the permission of an umpire
- Players on or off the field are under the jurisdiction of the umpires throughout the match, including the half-time interval
- A player who is injured or bleeding must leave the field unless medical reasons prevent this and must not return until wounds have been covered
- Players must not wear blood-stained clothing
Captains
- One player of each team must be appointed as captain
- A replacement captain must be appointed when a captain is suspended
- Captains must wear a distinctive arm-band or similar distinguishing article on an upper arm or shoulder or over the upper part of a sock
- Captains are responsible for the behaviour of all players on their team and for ensuring that substitutions of players on their team are carried out correctly
- A personal penalty is awarded if a captain does not exercise these responsibilities
Players' Clothing and Equipment
- Field players of the same team must wear uniform clothing
- Players must not intentionally enter the goal their opponents are defending or run behind either goal
- Players must not change their stick between the award and completion of a penalty corner or penalty stroke unless it no longer meets the stick specification
- Players must not throw any object or piece of equipment onto the field, at the ball, or at another player, umpire, or person
- If a player delays play to gain benefit by timewasting, a penalty will be awarded
Goalkeepers
- A goalkeeper must not take part in the match outside the 23 metres area they are defending, except when taking a penalty stroke
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Test your knowledge of the rules and regulations of hockey, including player permissions, injuries, and field access. Learn about the jurisdiction of umpires and the protocols for injured players.
