BASIC HOCKEY RULES

1. In hockey, an umpire blows for the following reasons except;

A. To start a game.
B. When a goal is scored.
C. When there is an infringement.
D. Whenever the ball crosses the back line.

2. When can a coach substitute his players ?

A. When there is an injury
B. Only after 5 minutes of play.
C. After consulting the umpire.
D. During a penalty corner.

3. The ball hits one of the corner flags and comes into play. What is the umpire’s decision?
A. Award a corner to the attacking team.
B. Award a penalty corner to the attacking team.
C. Award a 16 yard hit to the defending team.
D. Allow the play to continue.

4. When a forward strikes at goal, the ball breaks into two and only half of the ball rolls into
goal. What is the umpire’s decision?
A. A bully off out side the ‘D’
B. A goal should be awarded.
C. Award a 16 yard hit to the defenders.
D. Award a penalty stroke to the attackers.

5. If the ball touches the umpire’s leg and rolls into goal when a strike is taken by the attacker
in the ‘D’, what is the umpire’s decision?
A. Award a goal.
B. Bully –off outside the ‘D’
C. Award a penalty stroke to the attacker.
D. Award a penalty corner to the attacker.

6. Which of the following is true?

A. A player can be substituted any number of times.
B. A player can be substituted during a penalty corner.
C. An infringement occurs anytime when the ball touches the player’s leg.
D. A player can score a goal using his or his team mate’s sticks.
7. When can a goalkeeper be substituted, in a game except?
A. Anytime.
B. During a penalty corner.
C. When allowed by the umpire.
D. Before a penalty stroke is taken.

8. A penalty stroke can be awarded,

A. When a defender deliberately stops a striker from scoring a goal inside the ‘D’.
B. When a defender deliberately hits the ball across the back line.
C. When a deliberate infringement occurs outside the ‘D’ in the 23-metre area.
D. When a defender throws his stick towards the umpire to show his anger.