I'm the opposite. I generally underestimate how well things will turn out and my abilities which usually means that myself and those involved...
Quick update. Umpired another "friendly" summer league match last night. So much better, mainly thanks to the advice received on here. Felt like I...
I'd like to see the player with goalkeeping privileges completely removed. Keep it simple, you either play with field players or a keeper. Allow...
Thanks for the comments. My colleague and I did actually stop and talk to both captains mid way though the first half and reminded them that we'd...
Thanks Keely. I've heard that it's possible to smile while umpiring, I'll give it a go :D
Hi guys, I had a dreadful game on Tuesday. Partly me and co. not taking control early enough because "it's summer hockey, it's meant to be...
As a captain, great, got promoted for the 2nd year in a row to a league with Premier in the title. As an umpire, not so great, haven't had time to...
When I initially started this discussion it was because ladies teams I've umpired in the past wanted to play a PwGKP (it's an advantage to have...
The "must" in that rule refers purely to the location of the defenders "must be positioned behind the backline", it does not relate to who has to be...
2011 Rule 13.3 f does not state that the PwGKP has to take part if they're on the field. All it's saying is that you can't have more than 5 players...
I don't think this actually saying that the PwGKP or GK has to take part in defending a PC. I think it's simply saying, due to the positioning...
I don't think that option d is the right answer in this case. Nowhere in the rules does it say that you can't have a PwGKP if you don't have a...
[Mod edit: split from original thread as on a wholly new subject matter.] Hypothetical situation - a team wants to play with a player with...
Red - Probably right. I do like to worry. JayJay - I agree. Home umpire could have been more confident and managed the situation. That'll be the...
Thanks for all your replies so far and clarifying the rule interpretation. I have no idea if there was an actual bias, I'd like to believe there...
I think next time these teams meet we'll just have to request that the association appoints umpires. I suppose letting the league secretary know...
There's no answer to that question. Umpires miss things that happen right next to them and see things clearly at the other end of the pitch....
Congratulations Keely!
Hi Guys, I'd like your thoughts on this please. Penalty corner awarded. Injection made. Ball leaves circle. Ball is played back into the circle...
I'll go for the shortest opinion. Blow immediately, green card, loud warning to others, free hit, get going again.
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