Some questions: - Isnt the signal for bully to move move the wrists up and down instead of towards each other? - Isnt there a signal which indicates 'no foul', shown by stretching both arms like with a ball over back line but with the arms a bit higher? Thanks in advance.
The bully signal as described in the book is, "4.2 Bully : move hands alternately up and down in front of the body with palms facing each other." It can be argued that "alternately up and down" means that the hands are moving in unison, alternately up, and alternately down or, one hand up while the other is down. Mimicking the bully action is a reasonable presentation of what the umpire wants the players to do next. Several years ago, I asked the FIH's Roger Webb which was intended and he said that moving the hands towards each other was prefered. That said, the "alternative" has gained much favor. There is no signal for no foul. There are many ways to display that the umpire, even when there is a foul, wants play to continue. Hands up, hands down ("there's the ball, play it"), and verbally, "Play on," is just one example.
Yeah I liked the video. I've watched it before, several months ago. I know about your website, but I'm already followimg a course in my home country. I myself reside in the Netherlands, and am active as an umpire. I am always looking to improve, so should you have any tips, please notify me.
Hey Ive got my first winter hockey games tomorrow to umpire (Ive done like 6 games of summer hockey before) and I was wondering if anyone knew and could help me with how to remember the stick checks and obstruction rules and mainly when I have to call them. Also this is a whole grading carnival so any advice I get would be greatly aprreciated
Obstruction is obstruction... players are not allowed to obstruct with their stick or their bodies. A "stick check" is usually obstruction but if it happens off ball, than it is personal misconduct. A stick check within proximity to the ball is obstruction AND should be carded too. Are you/were you also a player?
