As usual the FIH has revealed its annual tinkering of the rules. These rules will occur at international level but as always the FIH will consider filtering down to lower levels. What do you think of these new rules. FIH has today published the latest Rules of Hockey agreed at the Executive Board meeting at the FIH Congress on 30th October 2014. They are available for worldwide adoption and effective at international level from 1st January 2015. The two Rule changes are as follows: • The ability to take attacking free hits, awarded within 5 metres of the edge of the circle, from the point of the offence. The change states that the ball still has to travel at least 5 metres before it can be played into the circle, or alternatively has to be touched by another player of either team, other than the player taking the free hit • The second change concerns the re-start, after the ball has unintentionally been played over the back-line by a defender or deflected by a goalkeeper or player with goalkeeping privileges, and no goal is scored. Play will now be re-started with the ball on the 23 metres line and in line with where it crossed the back-line. Taking the re-start from the 23 metres line will open up the play and give more passing options Other rule changes to help improve player safety have also been made, including the rules governing the wearing of facemasks to defend penalty corners which have been amended to increase player safety. A wider range of masks, including metal grill masks, will now be allowed to be used. The latest Rules of Hockey will incorporate the following Tournament Regulations: 1. Green Card – two minute suspension The two minute green card will now provide an additional management aid to umpires at all levels 2. Stick above the shoulder The skill adds another dimension to the sport and provides excitement for fans and players alike.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:07:34 +0000
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