Question

(i) What do you know about the shape, circumference and weight of a Hockey ball ?

(ii) List the equipment which should be carried by the Umpire while conducting the match. 

(iii) What is the duration of the game and interval ?

Answer 1

(i) The ball: 

• is spherical 

• has a circumference of between 224 mm and 235 mm 

• weighs between 156 grams and 163 grams 

• is made of any material and coloured white (or an agreed colour which contrasts with the playing surface) 

(ii) Umpiring equipment includes a copy of the current Rules book, a loud and distinctive whistle, a stop watch, coloured cards to indicate personal penalties and materials to record match details (Small diary and pen, Green, Yellow and Red Cards). 

(iii) Duration of the Game = 2 halves of 35 min (Men), 30 min (Women)