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Ask The Umpire Goalkeeper Punt
Is there any rule, besides danger, that would prevent the goalkeeper from punting the ball out of the circle? Let us know what you think of this thought provoking "you make the call" video.
Jul 14, 2010 - 11:00:00 AM
Ask The Umpire Q0017: Where do defenders have to be on an indoor penalty corner?
"For indoor hockey qualifiers for the National Indoor Tournament, how many stay back for a penalty corner? Is it the goalie and only three other defenders or are all allowed back?" The answer to this question has changed due to a change in the indoor rules.
Jan 1, 2009 - 12:00:00 PM
Ask The Umpire Q0016: Will the USA continue indirect free push requirement?
"I play indoor hockey and last year we had to push the ball to a teammate outside the circle on a free push near the circle before we could play the ball into the circle. Is that still the rule? What about always keeping one attacker in the attacking half of the court?"
Dec 22, 2008 - 9:30:00 AM
Ask The Umpire Q0014: Carding for Mouth Guard Violations
Should an umpire card a player because the player isn't wearing a mouth guard, not wearing a proper mouth guard, or not wearing one properly?
Jun 6, 2008 - 8:00:00 AM
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