The Game of Field Hockey

APPENDIX C: UMPIRES' SIGNALS

Time start

Turn towards the other umpire with one arm straight up in the air

Time stopped

Turn towards the other umpire and cross fully-extended arms at the wrists above the head

Time left

For 2 minutes, raise both hands straight up in the air with pointing index fingers.

For one minute, raise one hand straight up in the air with pointing index finger.

Once a signal has been acknowledged no further time signal is needed.

Hit-in from the

Indicate the direction with one arm side line raised horizontally; point downwards towards the side-line with the other arm

Hit for behind

the Extend both arms horizontally back-line sideways

Hit-in from the Point

one arm at the corner flag back-line nearer where the ball crossed the (corner) back-line

Bully

Move the hands in front of the body alternately up and down across each other with the palms facing

Goal scored

Point both arms horizontally towards the centre of the field

Offside

Stand on the line of the decision pointing the right arm horizontally across the field; then, as a separate signal, indicate with the left arm the direction of the free hit

Advantage

Extend an arm high from the shoulder in the direction in which the benefiting team is playing

Dangerous play

Stop play and make a calming and/or bad movement by raising both hands temper horizontally, palms downward, in front of the body, moving them slowly up and down. Indicate the penalty if necessary.

Free hit

Indicate the direction with one arm raised horizontally and the open hand at face level

5 yards distance

Extend one arm straight up in the air showing an open hand with all fingers extended

Penalty corner

Point both arms horizontally towards the goal

Penalty stroke

Point one arm at the penalty spot and the other straight up in the air; this signal also indicates time stopped

Obstruction Hold

crossed forearms in front of the chest

Obstruction

Alternately open and close crossed (third party) forearms in front of the chest

Kicks

Slightly raise a leg and touch it near the foot or ankle with the hand

Raised ball

Palms held horizontally in front of the body, facing and a few inches from each other

Signals for kicks, obstruction and raised ball should be shown if there is doubt about the reason for the decision.