Taking next umpiring step doesn’t have to be daunting
By David Ellcock In a recent Hockey Paper piece, I suggested that people should just try umpiring and that this might lead to their getting the bug and wanting …
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Why the whistle should be mandatory for all hockey players
As a coach at school and club level, much of my preparation for a season would be focused on drills, cones, bounce boards, enough practice and match balls and …
The rule changes that can make hockey a safer game
Sam Ward’s high-profile injury has added urgency to considerations as to whether or not anything can be done to increase player safety in hockey, writes Cris …
England Hockey rule changes 2019/20
There are a number of changes to the Outdoor Rules for the 2019/20 season – so be ready before your first game of the season. The key rule changes are …
FIH urges England Hockey to adopt four quarters
By Rod Gilmour World Hockey chiefs hope that England Hockey will still introduce the four quarters rule across the domestic game after a decision to implement …
England Hockey keeps four quarters rule at arm’s length, for now
England Hockey have had the “145,000 going out to play each weekend” at the heart of its decision whether to implement the four quarters rule for …
Women’s Hockey World Cup: Why penalty corners remain stategic art
Top goalkeeper Abi Walker says that penalty corners at the Hockey World Cup should be admired for last ditch acts to score – and save goals Basketball …
Hockey World Cup: video umpires and rules explained
By Andy Mair | Hockey Cam The hype and fervour of the Football World Cup may be over, and the graceful energy of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship also behind …
Women’s Hockey World Cup: ‘Umpires receive abuse, but respect is key part of the game today’
At the Women’s Hockey World Cup there will be, for the first time, a mixture of both genders officiating to reinforce the sport’s ‘Equally Amazing’ …
Why football’s VAR needs to add hockey’s challenge system
By The Hockey Paper The football World Cup has provided plenty of entertainment in Russia – and confusion in equal numbers when it’s come to the …
