Field Hockey · Sport Rules
Rules of Hockey
Rules of Hockey 1 to 23 as Insporta tests them: 479 sourced facts written from the FIH Rules of Hockey.
Law 1Field of PlayThe field, its lines and areas, the circles, penalty spots, goals, flag-posts and team benches.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 2Composition of TeamsEleven players on the field, a goalkeeper or field players only, substitutions, leaving and re-entering the field, the umpires' jurisdiction and bleeding players.3 parts · 3 tests · 30 factsLaw 3CaptainsAppointing a captain, the armband and the captain's responsibilities.1 parts · 1 tests · 10 factsLaw 4Players' Clothing and EquipmentUniform clothing, protective equipment for field players and goalkeepers, devices, the stick and the ball.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 5Match and ResultQuarters and intervals, decisions as time runs out, and the result.1 parts · 1 tests · 10 factsLaw 6Start and Re-start PlayThe toss, the direction of play, the centre pass, the bully and the free hit after a penalty stroke.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 7Ball Outside the FieldWhen the ball is out of play, which team re-starts and where, over the side-line and over the back-line.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 8Method of ScoringWhen a goal is scored and what happens to time and play afterwards.1 parts · 1 tests · 10 factsLaw 9Conduct of Play: PlayersFair play, the stick, contact, dangerous play, raised and aerial balls, the ball touching the body, obstruction, tackles and other offences.4 parts · 4 tests · 40 factsLaw 10Conduct of Play: GoalkeepersWhere the goalkeeper may play, headgear, using the stick and body in the circle, lying on the ball and playing outside the circle.1 parts · 1 tests · 10 factsLaw 11Conduct of Play: UmpiresTwo umpires and their halves, records and time, when they whistle, coaching, and a ball that hits an umpire.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 12PenaltiesAdvantage, free hits, penalty corners, penalty strokes and offences before a penalty is taken.2 parts · 2 tests · 19 factsLaw 13Procedures for Taking PenaltiesFree hits, the penalty corner from set-up to completion, the penalty stroke and offences at corners and strokes.6 parts · 6 tests · 60 factsLaw 14Personal PenaltiesCautions, green, yellow and red cards, how cards progress, team officials, and serving a suspension.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 15Umpiring: Objectives and Applying the RulesWhat umpires aim for, advantage, control, firmness and the use of penalties.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 16Umpiring Qualities and SkillsPreparation, the whistle, signals, co-operation, communication, and mobility and positioning.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 17Umpiring SignalsThe official signals for time, the bully, the ball out of play, goals, conduct of play and penalties.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 18Field and Field EquipmentThe detailed specification of the field: run-off areas, markings, the circle, goals, boards, nets, flag-posts, benches and the table.3 parts · 3 tests · 30 factsLaw 19The StickThe detailed specification of the stick: shape, head, playing side, bow, edges, weight, length, ball speed and materials.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 20The Ball and the Goalkeeper's EquipmentThe detailed specification of the ball, the hand protectors and the leg guards.1 parts · 1 tests · 10 factsLaw 21Hockey5sThe short format: the court with boundary-boards, five-a-side teams, two halves, the 4-metre distance, scoring from the attacking half and the challenge.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 22Para HockeyPara Hockey (Hockey ID): the half-size field, six-a-side teams, two periods, 3-metre distances and the shoot-out from the centre spot.2 parts · 2 tests · 20 factsLaw 23TerminologyThe terms the Rules use: deflect, flick, forehand, hit, injector, playing distance, push, scoop and shot at goal.1 parts · 1 tests · 10 facts
Each guide paraphrases the Law in its own words; the authoritative text is the FIH Rules of Hockey.