INDOOR RULES

The FIH Rules Committee would like to inform of the following updates:

• FIH Umpiring Briefing interpretation clarifications (see slide number 2) on the following rules:
  • Obstruction rule – trapping at corners situations
  • Taking of Penalty corners rule – when the ball does not leave the circle before the first shot at goal
  • Use of Protective Equipment rule – removal of Penalty Corner protective equipment

• FIH Rules of Indoor Hockey guidance note (see page 17) on the:
  • Use of Protective Equipment rule – removal of Penalty Corner protective equipment
  • National Associations and Continental Federations are advised to follow this guidance in their Indoor competitions leading to the FIH Indoor World Cup in 2023
  • No rule changes have been made, therefore implementation dates remain unchanged.

OUTDOOR RULES

The FIH Rules Committee would like to inform of the following updates:

• FIH Umpiring Briefing interpretation clarifications (see slide number 2) on the following rules:
  • Aerial Balls – guidance for when players are attempting to intercept a ball, coming from behind or in front of the intended receiver
  • Management of Free Hits – breakdown inside 23 from restart outside

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