KENT HOCKEY UMPIRING KENT HOCKEY UMPIRING ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION

Members EveningMembers Evening10th September 201210th September 2012

Subjects for DiscussionSubjects for DiscussionNew RulesNew RulesLifted Ball Lifted Ball

Breaking down play Breaking down play Low Level Management -Low Level Management -

Team & Personal PenaltiesTeam & Personal Penalties

New Rules 2012/2013New Rules 2012/2013

The most important bit of adviceThe most important bit of advice

From the evidence of the trial of these rules From the evidence of the trial of these rules in higher-level competitions there has not in higher-level competitions there has not been a significant change in the way the been a significant change in the way the game is being played. Umpires should not game is being played. Umpires should not focus on these rule changes to the detriment focus on these rule changes to the detriment of all the others.of all the others.

What are the changes?What are the changes?

Method of scoring. The way a goal is scored Method of scoring. The way a goal is scored is amended; it now includes what is is amended; it now includes what is sometimes referred to as an “own goal”. sometimes referred to as an “own goal”. That is, a goal can now be scored after the That is, a goal can now be scored after the ball is touched in the circle by either an ball is touched in the circle by either an attacker or a defender.attacker or a defender.

So what is the ruleSo what is the rule

8.1 A goal is scored when:8.1 A goal is scored when:a. the ball is played by an attacker, or a. the ball is played by an attacker, or touches the stick or body of a defender, touches the stick or body of a defender, within the circlewithin the circleb. after either of these actions, the ball does b. after either of these actions, the ball does not travel outside the circle before passing not travel outside the circle before passing completely over the goal-line and under the completely over the goal-line and under the cross-bar.cross-bar.

GuidanceGuidance

It may be considered that due to the change It may be considered that due to the change in rule, it is now easier for umpires to make the in rule, it is now easier for umpires to make the correct decision. However, it must be noted correct decision. However, it must be noted that there may well be an increased number of that there may well be an increased number of hits into the D and that the “supporting” hits into the D and that the “supporting” umpire should still be up the pitch helping umpire should still be up the pitch helping their colleague. This best practice is the same their colleague. This best practice is the same as it has been previously.as it has been previously.

GuidanceGuidance

For clarity, a Goal Keeper is classed as a For clarity, a Goal Keeper is classed as a defender.defender.

GuidanceGuidance

From an officiating point of view, following consultation with the FIH, From an officiating point of view, following consultation with the FIH, own goals will be recorded as follows: own goals will be recorded as follows: if an attacker touches the ball in the circle before a goal is scored, the if an attacker touches the ball in the circle before a goal is scored, the goal is credited to the last attacker to touch the ball, no matter what goal is credited to the last attacker to touch the ball, no matter what happens to it after s/he has touched it before it goes in the goal, happens to it after s/he has touched it before it goes in the goal, provided it does not leave the circle - i.e. there is absolutely no change provided it does not leave the circle - i.e. there is absolutely no change to current practice. to current practice. if no attacker touches the ball in the circle but it deflects off a defender if no attacker touches the ball in the circle but it deflects off a defender into the goal, then it is recorded as an OG but it is not attributed to an into the goal, then it is recorded as an OG but it is not attributed to an particular defender.particular defender.You do not need to worry about this, but it may be helpful to know if You do not need to worry about this, but it may be helpful to know if you are asked questions byyou are asked questions by players / officials.players / officials.

What else has changed?What else has changed?

Rules 13.2.d and e: procedures for taking a Rules 13.2.d and e: procedures for taking a free hit, centre pass and putting the ball back free hit, centre pass and putting the ball back into play.into play.The ball may now be raised intentionally and The ball may now be raised intentionally and directly using a push, flick or scoopdirectly using a push, flick or scoop actionaction

GuidanceGuidanceThis rule has been brought in to improve safety at This rule has been brought in to improve safety at aerials. If a defender is now 5m away and an aerial is aerials. If a defender is now 5m away and an aerial is taken without them having the opportunity to close taken without them having the opportunity to close down, it significantly reduces the risk of there being down, it significantly reduces the risk of there being danger.danger.If an attacker lifts the ball dangerously into a defender If an attacker lifts the ball dangerously into a defender who is legitimately retreating then the attacker must be who is legitimately retreating then the attacker must be penalised. As a good umpire did previously, be aware of penalised. As a good umpire did previously, be aware of defenders getting in the way and slowing down the defenders getting in the way and slowing down the taking of a free hit.taking of a free hit.

Rule deletion…Rule deletion…Rules 13.2.f and g: as a consequence of the changes above, these Rules 13.2.f and g: as a consequence of the changes above, these Rules have been deletedRules have been deleted

13.2 f.. If the player taking the free hit is the next player to play 13.2 f.. If the player taking the free hit is the next player to play the ball, the actions of taking the free hit and of next playing the the ball, the actions of taking the free hit and of next playing the ball must be two separate actions ball must be two separate actions

13.2 g.. Before another player of the team which took the free hit 13.2 g.. Before another player of the team which took the free hit is allowed to play the ball, the ball must move at least 1 metre. is allowed to play the ball, the ball must move at least 1 metre. The ball does not have to move 1 metre before the player taking The ball does not have to move 1 metre before the player taking the free hit may play the ball again. the free hit may play the ball again.

GuidanceGuidanceFor a free hit to be legitimately taken a number of conditions must be For a free hit to be legitimately taken a number of conditions must be met. met. First the ball must be stationary. In less important areas of the field, First the ball must be stationary. In less important areas of the field, where no advantage is gained and as long as an attempt to stop the ball where no advantage is gained and as long as an attempt to stop the ball is made, a good umpire would allow play to continue. In more important is made, a good umpire would allow play to continue. In more important areas, eg. Inside the attacking 23, the ball should be stationary before a areas, eg. Inside the attacking 23, the ball should be stationary before a free hit is taken. This is exactly the same best practice as last season.free hit is taken. This is exactly the same best practice as last season.There is no longer the requirement for the ball to travel 1m before There is no longer the requirement for the ball to travel 1m before another player of the team that took the free hit may play the ball another player of the team that took the free hit may play the ball again. However, it must be made very obvious when a free hit has been again. However, it must be made very obvious when a free hit has been taken. It is the responsibility of the team taking the free hit to make sure taken. It is the responsibility of the team taking the free hit to make sure that it is obvious when the free hit is taken.that it is obvious when the free hit is taken.

Stick RegulationsStick Regulations

EHB have determined that the new stick EHB have determined that the new stick measurement regulations, as included in the measurement regulations, as included in the 2013 rulebook, will not be introduced in 2013 rulebook, will not be introduced in England until 1 September 2013. England until 1 September 2013.

This is for information only.This is for information only.

Any questions?Any questions?

Ariel & Lifted Ball…How can we Ariel & Lifted Ball…How can we improve it??improve it??

Firstly the rules:Firstly the rules:9.7 Players must not play the ball with any part 9.7 Players must not play the ball with any part

of the stick when the ball is above shoulder of the stick when the ball is above shoulder height except that defenders are permitted to height except that defenders are permitted to use the stick to stop or deflect a shot at goal at use the stick to stop or deflect a shot at goal at

any heightany height. .

9.8 Players must not play the ball dangerously or 9.8 Players must not play the ball dangerously or in a way which leads to dangerous play. A ball is in a way which leads to dangerous play. A ball is considered dangerous when it causes legitimate considered dangerous when it causes legitimate

evasive action by players. The penalty is awarded evasive action by players. The penalty is awarded where the action causing the danger took place.where the action causing the danger took place. 9.10 Players must not approach within 5 metres 9.10 Players must not approach within 5 metres

of an opponent receiving a falling raised ball of an opponent receiving a falling raised ball until it has been received, controlled and is on until it has been received, controlled and is on

the ground.the ground.The initial receiver has a right to the ball. If it is The initial receiver has a right to the ball. If it is not clear which player is the initial receiver, the not clear which player is the initial receiver, the player of the team which raised the ball must player of the team which raised the ball must

allow the opponent to receive it. allow the opponent to receive it. Source: FIH Rules 2011-12Source: FIH Rules 2011-12

Interpretation:Interpretation:  Stick above shoulder height Stick above shoulder height

The height of the stick is very important when The height of the stick is very important when penalising this action, but it is the potential penalising this action, but it is the potential outcome that determines the appropriate outcome that determines the appropriate

penalty i.e. free hit, green card or yellow card. penalty i.e. free hit, green card or yellow card. (1) A stick level with the player’s shoulder is (1) A stick level with the player’s shoulder is allowed – help players to understand this by allowed – help players to understand this by

signalling play on and indicating with your voice signalling play on and indicating with your voice (2) A stick above the shoulder is not allowed (2) A stick above the shoulder is not allowed

(perhaps nearing head height or periscope) – this (perhaps nearing head height or periscope) – this is an offence and should come with the is an offence and should come with the

appropriate penalty appropriate penalty

Interpretation:Interpretation:  Stick above shoulder height Stick above shoulder height

The height of the stick is very important when The height of the stick is very important when penalising this action, but it is the potential penalising this action, but it is the potential outcome that determines the appropriate outcome that determines the appropriate

penalty i.e. free hit, green card or yellow card. penalty i.e. free hit, green card or yellow card. (1) A stick level with the player’s shoulder is (1) A stick level with the player’s shoulder is allowed – help players to understand this by allowed – help players to understand this by

signalling play on and indicating with your voice signalling play on and indicating with your voice (2) A stick above the shoulder is not allowed (2) A stick above the shoulder is not allowed

(perhaps nearing head height or periscope) – this (perhaps nearing head height or periscope) – this is an offence and should come with the is an offence and should come with the

appropriate penalty appropriate penalty

Apply common sense when interpreting this regulation. In Apply common sense when interpreting this regulation. In order to determine the appropriate penalty think about the order to determine the appropriate penalty think about the event that has occurred and the context of the game and event that has occurred and the context of the game and what the outcome of this action caused on the passage of what the outcome of this action caused on the passage of play.play. Source: NPUA Umpiring Guidance for 2011/12Source: NPUA Umpiring Guidance for 2011/12

Overall, we need to get a simple message Overall, we need to get a simple message to our colleagues, teams and spectators!!to our colleagues, teams and spectators!!

Situation: Two players within 5m of each other or moving Situation: Two players within 5m of each other or moving towards the ball & the ball not landing within a safe towards the ball & the ball not landing within a safe channel.channel.Three ways for this to be awarded:Three ways for this to be awarded:A: Blow early, free hit defence (the most common).A: Blow early, free hit defence (the most common).B: Blow early, free hit attacker.B: Blow early, free hit attacker.In both of these accounts, we should try to allow a quick self In both of these accounts, we should try to allow a quick self pass & manage opposition so not engaging.pass & manage opposition so not engaging.C: Play on, NO DANGER!! (Sell this again…arms aloft & use of C: Play on, NO DANGER!! (Sell this again…arms aloft & use of loud voice “play on”)loud voice “play on”)

How do we do this???How do we do this???1: Anticipate the Ariel being executed. 1: Anticipate the Ariel being executed. On the way up….DANGER?? no!!On the way up….DANGER?? no!!2: Look into the balls landing zone.2: Look into the balls landing zone.3: Ignore the ball in flight. 3: Ignore the ball in flight. 4: Read early the players positioning & intentions.4: Read early the players positioning & intentions.5: Make the decision whilst ball is in flight (NOT when it 5: Make the decision whilst ball is in flight (NOT when it lands): lands): a) Blow early for dangerous play.a) Blow early for dangerous play.b) If close try to mange situation by use of voice (i.e.” b) If close try to mange situation by use of voice (i.e.” Defender” stay 5”) & signal early.Defender” stay 5”) & signal early. MANAGE WITH CONFIDENCE: Once decision awarded Signal MANAGE WITH CONFIDENCE: Once decision awarded Signal (show 5 fingers aloft) and project voice to players once (show 5 fingers aloft) and project voice to players once blown. Positive body language essential!blown. Positive body language essential!

Lifted BallLifted Ball

Once again I believe the message is: Blow it simply, Once again I believe the message is: Blow it simply, be consistent!!be consistent!!

Again the rules: Again the rules: 9.8 Players must not play the ball dangerously or in 9.8 Players must not play the ball dangerously or in a way which leads to dangerous play. A ball is a way which leads to dangerous play. A ball is considered dangerous when it causes legitimate considered dangerous when it causes legitimate evasive action by players. The penalty is awarded evasive action by players. The penalty is awarded where the action causing the danger took place.where the action causing the danger took place.

Breakdown of PlayBreakdown of Play

What is breaking down play (How is it different What is breaking down play (How is it different from any other foul)?from any other foul)?A Personal Penalty should always be given.A Personal Penalty should always be given.Where in the pitch does it occur, around the circle Where in the pitch does it occur, around the circle and in the 23m.and in the 23m.Time in the match – last 10 or a close match then Time in the match – last 10 or a close match then more likelymore likely

Low Level ManagementLow Level ManagementUse of the control ladder appropriately is extremely Use of the control ladder appropriately is extremely important to maintain good control. Umpires important to maintain good control. Umpires should be encouraged to use the measures should be encouraged to use the measures available to them. available to them. Umpires should be encouraged to make it part of Umpires should be encouraged to make it part of their pre-match chat.their pre-match chat.Making good use of low level techniques early in Making good use of low level techniques early in the game can make the job of controlling the the game can make the job of controlling the players later in the game much easier. Early passive players later in the game much easier. Early passive management with no intervention often causes management with no intervention often causes significant problems later in the game.significant problems later in the game.

Low Level ManagementLow Level ManagementTalking to the players showing empathy to encourage them Talking to the players showing empathy to encourage them to co-operate, explaining the consequences of not doing so.to co-operate, explaining the consequences of not doing so.If speaking to players does not work first off, speak to the If speaking to players does not work first off, speak to the captain and use him as one of the Management Tools.captain and use him as one of the Management Tools.Umpires should be encouraged to intervene early rather Umpires should be encouraged to intervene early rather than later.than later.

Use of cardsUse of cardsBreaking down play in the 23 that warrants the award of a Breaking down play in the 23 that warrants the award of a penalty, be it a penalty corner, should in the majority of penalty, be it a penalty corner, should in the majority of instances be followed by a personal penalty. Cards should be instances be followed by a personal penalty. Cards should be used with discretion but dependent on the circumstances used with discretion but dependent on the circumstances but in most cases should be worthy of a green card, and in but in most cases should be worthy of a green card, and in some instances a yellow.some instances a yellow.Umpires need to understand that they must be as aware of Umpires need to understand that they must be as aware of the personal penalty as well as the team penaltythe personal penalty as well as the team penalty. .

Umpiring 2012/2013Umpiring 2012/2013

The most important message to you all The most important message to you all is that you make sure that you enjoy is that you make sure that you enjoy your Umpiring this and every season!!!your Umpiring this and every season!!!