In2Hockey Leadership Course Umpire In2Hockey

Aims The aims of this module are to: Give an overview of the rules of In2Hockey Introduce the basic principles of umpiring Explain when an umpire should blow their whistle Introduces the basic umpiring signals.

What is In2Hockey? In2Hockey follows on from hockey’s introductory 4-a-side game Quicksticks. It can be played as a 7-a-side game with goalkeepers, or introduced as a 6-a-side game without goalkeepers. It is played on an area the size of half a hockey pitch. The small-sided teams mean that players get more touches on the ball, increased levels of physical activity and more opportunity for skill development

In2Hockey - The Game How long is an In2Hockey game and what happens after half time? What is the recommended size of an In2Hockey pitch? What key markings does an In2Hockey pitch have and what differences are there between 7- a-side and 6-a-side In2Hockey? What types of goals can be used to play In2Hockey? What types of balls can be used to play In2Hockey and who are they appropriate for?

In2Hockey - The Players How many players are on an In2Hockey team? What is the role of the Captain? Where and when can players be substituted? Who is the only player who can be substituted at a penalty corner? What protective equipment is strongly recommended for outfield players? Goalkeepers must wear full goalkeeping kit when playing 7-a-side In2Hockey. What are the pieces that make up a full goalkeeping kit?

In2Hockey – The Umpires What equipment should you have with you to umpire a game of In2Hockey? How many of the general umpiring principles can you name? What are the key points for teamwork? How much of the pitch does one umpire control? An important part of umpiring is mobility. What can you do to ensure you are in the best position to umpire the game?

Umpiring Guidance and Tips Discuss the following actions – Whistling - refer to Resource Card 1 Signaling - refer to Resource Card 4 Personal Penalties - refer to Resource Card 1 Free Hits - refer to Resource Card 5 Scoring a Goal - refer to Rules doc and Resource Card 1 Ball Out of Play - refer to Resource Card 5 Penalty Corners - refer to Resource Cards 6 & 8 Penalty Strokes / Shots section - refer to Resource Cards 7 & 9

Practical Session Begin by calling out possible signals that Umpires may need to make at random, and ask the candidates to demonstrate the relevant signal (refer to Resource Card 4) Run through and demonstrate the positioning of players and umpires at penalty corners, penalty strokes / shots (refer to Resource Cards 6, 7, 8 & 9) Set up some games of In2Hockey. Candidates swap between playing, umpiring and observing the umpires and feeding back to them

Wrap up Questions and answers Next steps for the young leaders