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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
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