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 1-
History
&
Object
of the
Game
2-
The
Essentials
(Offense
&
Defense,
Scoring,
etc.)
3-
Fouls
4-
Field
Diagram
&
Positions
5-
Glossary
of Field
Hockey
Terms
Common
Referee
Signals
Two
umpires
govern
the
game
to ensure
fair
and
safe
play.
The
umpires
signal
action
on the
field,
such
as starting
play
and
indicating
goals.
Umpires
also
enforce
penalties,
which
include
advancing,
blocking,
tripping,
raised
ball,
pushing,
charging,
obstruction,
and
playing
with
the
wrong
side
of the
stick
(players
can
only
use
the
flat
side).
When
a penalty
is committed,
umpires
blow
a whistle
and
signal
the
penalty.
For
most
penalties,
a free
hit
is awarded.
The
non-offending
team
is awarded
the
ball
at the
spot
of the
foul,
and
all
opponents
must
stand
at least
five
yards
away
from
the
ball.
The
hitter
must
hit
or push
the
ball,
and
may
not
play
it again
until
it has
been
touched
by another
player.
Note:
umpires
sometimes
use
discretion
and
allow
play
to continue
during
a penalty
because
of the
“advantage”
rule,
which
states
that
a penalty
is only
called
if the
offending
team
gains
an advantage
by committing
the
violation
or in
cases
of dangerous
play.
This
rule
greatly
speeds
up the
pace
of the
game.
A penalty
corner
is awarded
for
fouls
committed
within
the
striking
circle.
The
object
of the
penalty
corner
is to
get
one
really
good
shot
at the
goal.
All
players
must
remain
outside
the
striking
circle
until
the
ball
is played.
The
ball
is placed
on the
end
line,
10 yards
from
the
goal
post.
The
player
executing
the
penalty
corner
passes
the
ball
to a
teammate
near
the
top
of the
striking
circle,
and
the
offense
must
control
the
ball
before
taking
a shot
(in
college
and
international
play,
the
ball
must
exit
the
striking
circle
before
the
shot).
When
a violation
of the
rules
prevents
a likely
goal,
a penalty
stroke
is awarded
to the
offense,
and
one
offensive
player
receives
a one-on-one
shot
against
the
goalkeeper
from
the
penalty
stroke
line.
For
serious
violations
of the
rules,
players
are
called
for
misconduct
and
can
receive
a suspension.
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