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Conducting Face-Offs. Presentation Designed by Illinois Hockey Officials Association. Officials’ Stance. Feet shoulder width apart Shins parallel Puck held in non-whistle hand Puck hand forearm rests on hip bone Head up and looking forward. Holding the Puck. Two accepted methods
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Conducting Face-Offs Presentation Designed by Illinois Hockey Officials Association
Officials’ Stance • Feet shoulder width apart • Shins parallel • Puck held in non-whistle hand • Puck hand forearm rests on hip bone • Head up and looking forward
Holding the Puck • Two accepted methods • Thumb on top, forefinger along the side • Thumb and small finger on the side, other finger tips on top • Thumb must remain in contact with puck • Officials should try different techniques • Both player must have an equal view of the puck • Puck must always land flat • Face-off should be fair
Dropping the Puck • Officials must be ready first • Simultaneous out and down motion • Bend knees as puck starts first • Puck must land flat and remain stationary • Puck must land on center of face-off spot • Do not flick wrist prior to puck drop • Push the puck to the ice
Players Positions • Centers • Attacking players stick down first • Stick stationary on white half moon • When no spot exists: one stick length apart • Shoulders square with end boards
Players Positions (continued) • Other Players • Same side of circle as center • Outside of circle: includes sticks • On their side of the hash marks • Which official is responsible for which players? • Official conducting face-off • Centers and players in front of him • Partner • Players behind the official conducting the face-off
Moving into Position After Face-Off • Drop puck • Pause to view play • Look behind you • Back to side boards • Keep play in front of you • Proceed to position facing play • Hustle only when clear to move
Center Ice Face-Off Technique • Start of the period • Signal goalkeepers ( Goal Judges ) • Face and signal timekeeper • Following a goal • Face the players benches
Handing the Puck to your Partner • Hand shake technique • Place the puck flat in palm of partner • Receiving official closes hand firmly on puck • Professional look when clean and crisp • Everyone is watching you during this time