USA Field Hockey Rules Education And Resources For Officials
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Clarification on the rules of play is important whether you're just beginning as a field hockey umpire, or if you've been in the game for years. This resource from USA Field Hockey details out the rules of play and has companion videos to help clearly demonstrate proper officiating.
From starting and re-starting a match, to team composition, to procedures for taking penalties and goalkeeping privileges, this site has it all. You can select one rule to focus on if you're looking for clarification in a specific situation, or review the entire section for a general refresher.
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