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2012/13 Rule Guidance

2012/13 Rule Guidance. Matt Harrison & David Ellcock. The most important bit of advice.

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2012/13 Rule Guidance

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  1. 2012/13 Rule Guidance Matt Harrison & David Ellcock

  2. The most important bit of advice • From the evidence of the trial of these rules in higher-level competitions there has not been a significant change in the way the game is being played. Umpires should not focus on these rule changes to the detriment of all the others.

  3. What are the changes? • Method of scoring. The way a goal is scored is amended; it now includes what is sometimes referred to as an “own goal”. That is, a goal can now be scored after the ball is touched in the circle by either an attacker or a defender.

  4. So what is the rule • 8.1 A goal is scored when: a. the ball is played by an attacker, or touches the stick or body of a defender, within the circle b. after either of these actions, the ball does not travel outside the circle before passing completely over the goal-line and under the cross-bar.

  5. Guidance It may be considered that due to the change in rule, it is now easier for umpires to make the correct decision. However, it must be noted that there may well be an increased number of hits into the D and that the “supporting” umpire should still be up the pitch helping their colleague. This best practice is the same as it has been previously.

  6. Guidance For clarity, a Goal Keeper is classed as a defender.

  7. Guidance • From an officiating point of view, following consultation with the FIH, own goals will be recorded as follows: •  if an attacker touches the ball in the circle before a goal is scored, the goal is credited to the last attacker to touch the ball, no matter what happens to it after s/he has touched it before it goes in the goal, provided it does not leave the circle - i.e. there is absolutely no change to current practice.  • if no attacker touches the ball in the circle but it deflects off a defender into the goal, then it is recorded as an OG but it is not attributed to an particular defender. • You do not need to worry about this, but it may be helpful to know if you are asked questions by players / officials.

  8. What else has changed? • Rules 13.2.d and e: procedures for taking a free hit, centre pass and putting the ball back into play. • The ball may now be raised intentionally and directly using a push, flick or scoop action

  9. Guidance • This rule has been brought in to improve safety at aerials. If a defender is now 5m away and an aerial is taken without them having the opportunity to close down, it significantly reduces the risk of there being danger. • If an attacker lifts the ball dangerously into a defender who is legitimately retreating then the attacker must be penalised. As a good umpire did previously, be aware of defenders getting in the way and slowing down the taking of a free hit.

  10. Rule deletion… • Rules 13.2.f and g: as a consequence of the changes above, these Rules have been deleted • 13.2 f..  If the player taking the free hit is the next player to play the ball, the actions of taking the free hit and of next playing the ball must be two separate actions • 13.2 g.. Before another player of the team which took the free hit is allowed to play the ball, the ball must move at least 1 metre. 
The ball does not have to move 1 metre before the player taking the free hit may play the ball again.

  11. Guidance • For a free hit to be legitimately taken a number of conditions must be met. • First the ball must be stationary. In less important areas of the field, where no advantage is gained and as long as an attempt to stop the ball is made, a good umpire would allow play to continue. In more important areas, eg. Inside the attacking 23, the ball should be stationary before a free hit is taken. This is exactly the same best practice as last season. • There is no longer the requirement for the ball to travel 1m before another player of the team that took the free hit may play the ball again. However, it must be made very obvious when a free hit has been taken. It is the responsibility of the team taking the free hit to make sure that it is obvious when the free hit is taken.

  12. Stick Regulations EHB have determined that the new stick measurement regulations, as included in the 2013 rulebook, will not be introduced in England until 1 September 2013. This is for information only. Umpires should never concern themselves with measuring sticks.

  13. Any questions?

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