ciac field hockey: interpretations from week 1

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Questions ofthe Week

As we wrap up the first week of the

season, there are some important

things to reflect on. In this newsletter

are answers to questions posted on

the Ask the Ump page from coaches

and umpires. Also included in this

newsletter are rule interpretations

for things that have happened on the

field andtips for positioning and

preventative umpiring.

Please contact Dani Brown through

theWhats the Rule website with any

questions.

OBSERVATION PROGRAM

Just a reminder that anyone who is

looking to gain insight into their game

with proactive hints and observations

from their colleagues shouldparticipate in the new Observation

Program. To apply, download and

complete the application found within

the Forms tab onArbiter and send

to Sue Kennedy at [email protected]

as an attachment. Any questions or

concerns, please contact Sue at the

above email or 860-921-1157.

There were some contradictory

examples provided in this years

rulebook about green carding

coaches. Please enforce the

following:

When issuing agreen card to a

coach, the scorekeeper is to record

the warning in the scorebook andplay is to resume. DO NOT REMOVE

A FIELD PLAYER FOR TWO

MINUTES.

If ayellow card is issued to a coach,

that is when they MUST remove a

field player for a five or ten minute

suspension period.

The correct ruling for this can be

found under Penalty 1 on page 61

in your rulebooks. It states, First

offense, a green card shall be issued

to the offender and the Head coach.

The warning shall be recorded in

the scorebook.

Green Carding the Coach

MAKE EYE CONTACT There are always

three teams on the field. Make eye contact

often with your partner to ensure the right call

is being made and to provide affirmations.

BE CONSISTENT Make sure you call the

game the same way for 60 minutes. Dont allow

one team to get away with something because

they are weaker or stronger.

USE YOUR SIGNALS Remember that high

school players (and some coaches) are still

learning the rules of the game. Be proactive in

helping everyone there understand the call.

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First Shot on Goal During aCorner

RULE 10.2.7: ...IF THE FIRST SHOT AT GOAL IS A HIT

AND THE BALL IS, OR WILL BE TOO HIGH CROSSING

THE GOAL LINE IT MUST BE PENALIZED IMMEDIATELY.

As like anywhere else on the field, when a shot is made thefirst thing to assess is danger. If the ball is above 18 inches

and going into the flyer or a crowd of markingdefenders, the whistle should be blownimmediately.

If the shot rises above the 18 inches initially andis no danger to anyone, there is a held whistle tosee if the ball will cross the goal line above the18 inch requirement. If the ball continues toraise or would pass over the line at or above 18inches, the GOAL SHOULD NOT BEAWARDED and a 16-yard hit would follow.

If the initial shot is high, and no danger toanyone, but drops (banana shot) back downbelow 18 inches before crossing the goal line andis then scored (either by the initial shot ordeflection), the GOAL COUNTS.

It is at the discretion of the umpire to decide ifthe initial shot is dangerous to players, but then ahold follows to see where the ball will cross thegoal line. Gone are the days when a high shot isfollowed by a whistle.

FAQS

Q: If it is a hot day, can

the coaches and

officials agree on

taking a water break

during each half?

A:. According to CIAC, whenthe heat index is

exceptionally high coaches

and trainers can request

water breaks. While they can

request a predetermined

time, it is up to the official

to make sure the break is

given at a clear stoppage of

play and not when a team is

on the attack. Whether it is

before or after therequested time, be sure to

not stop a teams

momentum.

Q: Can a team place a

camera on the goal

cage?

A: Yes. Video taping is legal as

long as the camera is not in

a place where it would

prevent a goal from beingscored.

Q: My team was

awarded a corner. I

took a timeout to

discuss the play, but

when we came back

out, the officials hadreversed the call and

awarded the other

team a 16-yard hit. Is

this correct procedure?

A: No. It is one thing to

reverse a call after a

discussion with your partner

when you ask for help during

game play, but you cannot

take back a call after you

have allowed a timeout to be

called by the coach. If no

timeout had been taken, the

corner would have gone off

without interruption. It may

have been the wrong call, but

it is one you have to own

after allowing a team

timeout to plan for the

corner.


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Own GoalQ: Can a team be awarded a goal if

they shoot from outside the circle

and it is touched by a defensive

player in the circle and deflected

into goal?

A:. No. This is a rule used by the

NCAA and FIH. By high school rules,

a goal can only be awarded if the

ball was hit by or glanced off the

stick of an attacker while the ball

was within the circle. The circle lines

are a part of the circle (Rule 6.1.1

page 37).

If a defensive player is the only one

who touches the ball with her stick

in the circle before entering the goal,

a long hit is awarded.

Penalty CornerInsertionQ: What happens when the inserter

on a penalty corner feints at playing

the ball?

A: The offending player shall be

replaced by another attacker and

must go to the center line. There is nochange of possession (page 53).

ObstructionQ: If the girl with the ball is

dragging it down the sideline, even

if she is moving and a defender is

running right along the side of her,

is it obstruction?

Obstruction can only be called when a

player has no legitimate opportunity

to get the ball. If the defender is just

running along side, but not

attempting to get the ball, there is no

foul. As soon as that defender makes

a move to play the ball and the

dribbler obstructs with her body or

stick, then the ball would go to the

defender. The ball moving is not a

factor in calling obstruction. It is

based solely on body/stick/ball

position when an opponent is trying

to play the ball.

LEGAL USE OF THE STICK

A sweep hit is a legal stroke which

involves a swinging movement of the

stick towards the ball. The toe of the

stick is facing upwards and contact is

made with the flat side of the stick.

Players are allowed to make contact

with the edge of their stick on their

backhand only. The ball must still not

make contact with the rounded side of

the stick while executing the hit.

ILLEGAL USE OF THE STICK

This is still considered to be a forehandedge and should be called immediately. It

is also unlikely that the ball would not be

played by the rounded side of the stick

on contact.

This is considered to be the forehand

edge of the stick. Any hit made on a

forehand swing, flat side up or down

against the turf, is ILLEGAL.

The use of the edge of the stick on the

backhand has developed as a

technical skill and is permitted.

However, the skill is subject to danger

if the hit is sent into the air.


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POSITIONING TIP OF THE WEEKAlways be in a position where you can see the ball and your partner. If the play is coming toward you, be ahead of the

play with your shoulders open to the field so you can take in what is happening off ball as well. As the trail official, be

close enough where you can be helpful to your partner, but not so close that you get burned on a breakout.

If the ball is on the opposite side of the field, MOVE IN! In the example below, notice how the official on the far side has

stepped into the field and is a few steps ahead of the most dangerous offensive player. Proximity is key and will help you

to sell your calls to everyone on the field.

Q: When a players does not get 5

yards on a free hit between 25s: do

we warn and reset free hit then

bump ten on the next offense? If so,

how many times before we card,

especially if it is different players

from the same team?

At this point in the season, youshould warn and reset on the first

offense (unless it is a major

breakdown foul done intentionally to

prevent a fast break). Bump on the

second offense or green card. Without

hesitation, issue a green card if it

happens again. And yellow if the

same team still doesn't get it. As we

progress through the season,

eliminate the first warning and bump

up 10. This is not a new rule and the

expectation is that players have beentaught this rule. Of course, anything

below the 25 would go straight to a

corner. If it seems to be repeated

below the 25 over and over again,

award the corner and follow card

progression.

Q: Aerial balls off a deflection by a

defender that lands in open space or

is going to land in open space: do

aerial ball rules apply as to who has

a right to the ball?

Yes. This deflection into the air does

count as an aerial ball and players

need to honor the 5-yard policy.

Q: Seeing a lot of high back swings.

These are based on danger right? Is

it usually dangerous when there is a

marking defender? What about at

the top of the circle?

High sticks are entirely based on

danger. If the defender is in proper

defensive position and the stick is

used in a dangerous manner, the

defender would receive the call.

However, if there is a swing and miss

with nobody around or the defender

is trying to attack from behind or

from the side of the player with the

ball, there is no call. A player cannot

put themselves in danger to get a

whistle. Same thing would apply to

From the Executive Board

Be sure to update your availabilitythroughout the season to make foreasier assigning.

Add [email protected] contacts to receive emailreminders and announcements.

Monitor fields to assure they aretournament quality. Report anyfields that do not meet criteria to

Jane Capellini at [email protected]

Several schools have begun to usethe RefPay system in order tostreamline the payment process foryou. Register as a sports official onwww.refpay.com.

Send your game questions to DaniBrown at [email protected] orthrough our new Rules Website atwww.whatstherule.wordpress.com.
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