Which side of the stick can be used to play the ball in field hockey?
The ball may be played with the flat side of the stick only.
What happens when the ball goes out of bounds in field hockey?
When the ball goes over the sideline, the opponent takes a side-in at the spot where the ball went out of bounds. The game may be re-started by passing the ball to a teammate or by taking it on the dribble as a self-pass. When the ball unintentionally goes over the endline off the stick of a defense player, the game is re-started with a long hit (25 coming in). The long hit is taken on the 25 yard line directly in line where the ball went over the endline. If the attacking team sends the ball out of bounds over the endline, the game is re-started with a self pass or hit at the 16-yard line by the defense.
What is a free hit in field hockey and how is it taken?
A free hit is awarded to the opposing team when a foul occurs on the field and must be taken near the spot where the violation occurred. If the attacking team fouls in the shooting circle, the defending team will be awarded a free hit to be taken anywhere along the 16-yard line. Opponents must be at least 5 meters away when a free hit is taken.
What are the restart rules for side-ins, long corners, and free hits in field hockey?
In every case, when a side-in, long corner, or free hit is taken, the ball must be made stationary, and an attempt to “check” or settle the ball in place must be made before the restart; play may then continue with a pass to a teammate or a self-pass. All other players must be at least 5 meters from the ball.
A free hit will not be penalized if the ball lifts slightly off the ground (knee height or below), as long as it is not dangerous or does not lead to dangerous play. This can be confusing to spectators because they may not understand why the umpire does or does not blow the whistle when the ball rises slightly on the hit.
How do umpires determine whether a lifted ball is legal in field hockey?
The umpire must determine whether the ball is being lifted as a result of the technique used by the player, or if the condition of the ground causes the ball to lift in a dangerous manner. The other factor the umpire must consider is whether the ball is being directed into open space or toward two or more players.
Some high school hockey games are still played on grass, where the surface itself can often cause the ball to lift unpredictably. The umpire must prioritize player safety and is required to use sound judgment when determining whether the ball has lifted in a dangerous manner.
What are aerials and overhead passes in field hockey?
Aerials or overheads are permitted in field hockey when the ball is intentionally lifted into the air, but they must be controlled, clearly intended for a teammate or an open space, and judged not to be dangerous to nearby players, with the umpire assessing both the landing area and surrounding pressure before allowing play to continue.
What is a penalty corner and when is it awarded?
When the defending team fouls in the shooting circle, or if the defenders send the ball over the end line intentionally, a penalty corner will be awarded to the attacking team.
How is a penalty corner set up and played?
Five defenders (including goalkeeper) shall be behind their endline (typically setting up within the goal cage). The rest of the defending team is behind the 50 yard line.
What are the shooting rules during a penalty corner?
One member of the attacking team inserts the ball into play from a spot on the end line 10 yards from the goal post and she must have at least one foot completely outside of the field of play.
The rest of the attack must be outside the shooting circle until the ball is inserted. The ball should be controlled before shooting for goal. If the initial shot on goal has a backswing, the ball must cross the goal line at a height no more than 18 inches (which is the height of the board in the back of the goal).
After the initial shot, the attacking team may flick the ball towards the goal in a controlled manner. If the first shot is a flick, then the ball can cross the goal line at any height, as long as it is not a dangerous play.
When does a penalty corner end?
The corner is on-going until the ball exits the dashed lines outside the circle or another foul occurs and the umpire whistles for the play to stop.
What is a penalty stroke and when is it awarded?
A penalty stroke is awarded when the defending team commits a deliberate foul inside their opponents’ attacking 25, or intentionally fouls inside the shooting circle in a way that prevents a probable goal from being scored.
How is a penalty stroke taken in field hockey?
The stroke is taken by one attacker against only the goalkeeper. All other players must remain outside the 25-yard line until the play is completed. The ball is placed on a spot 7 yards directly in front of the center of the goal.
Before the stroke is taken, the goalkeeper must stand with both feet on the goal line and may not move their feet until the ball has been played. On the umpire’s whistle, the attacker may push or flick the ball toward goal. The attacker is only allowed one touch of the ball and may not take a backswing or run up to the ball. The ball must be played cleanly and without excessive noise from contact. The goalkeeper may attempt to save the shot once the ball has been played.
What actions are considered fouls in field hockey?
- Using the stick in a dangerous, intimidating, or uncontrolled manner that could place another player at risk.
- Playing the ball with the rounded side of the stick.
- Stick interference — players must attempt to play the ball and may not hit, hook, hold, or interfere with an opponent’s stick.
- Charging, pushing, tripping, body-checking, or otherwise making illegal physical contact with an opponent.
- Deliberately hitting or forcing the ball into an opponent in a dangerous manner.
What is the advancing foul in field hockey?
A foul in which a player pushes, shoves, or advances the ball in any way, using their body, hands, or feet rather than their stick. Note: the goalkeeper may stop the ball with her body.
What is obstruction and how is it called in field hockey?
A player in a stationary position shields the ball with her stick or any part of her body; or if a third player takes a position between an opponent and the ball so that her teammate has an opportunity to play the ball. Parents: Please note that a player may receive the ball with her back to her opponent, as long as she immediately moves away in any direction with the ball.
What is the no-feet rule in field hockey?
Players may not use their feet, legs, or any other part of the body to control, stop, or kick the ball. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to use protective equipment and body parts to make saves inside the circle. If the ball accidentally hits the feet and the player gains no benefit from the contact, then the contact is usually not penalized.
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