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They are expected to perform according to the Rules.  \nEmphasis is placed on safety. Everyone involved in the game must act with consideration for the safety of others. Relevant national legislation must be observed. Players must ensure that their equipment does not constitute a danger to themselves or to others by virtue of its quality, materials or design.  \nThe International Hockey Federation (FIH) does not accept responsibility for any defects or non-compliance of facilities and is not liable for any consequences resulting from their use. Any verification of facilities or equipment conducted before a match is limited to ensuring an overall appearance of compliance and sporting requirements.  \nUmpires play an important role in controlling the game and ensuring fair play  \nImplementation and Authority  \nThe Rules of Hockey apply to all hockey players and officials. National Associations have discretion to decide the date of implementation at national level.  \nThe Rules are issued by the FIH Rules Committee under the authority of the International Hockey Federation. Copyright is held by the International Hockey Federation.  \nAvailability of the Rules  \nA copy of the Rules is available on the FIH website [www.fih.hockey](www.fih.hockey and)[ and](www.fih.hockey and) is also available free to download asan app ‘FIH Rules of Hockey’, available for iOS and Android.  \nCONTENTS  \nIntroduction...............................................................................4  \nTerminology ..............................................................................9  \nPLAYING THE GAME  \n1 Field of play ................................................................ 12  \n2 Composition of teams ................................................. 13  \n3 Captains ..................................................................... 16  \n4 Players’ clothing and equipment .................................16  \n5 Match and result .........................................................20  \n6 Start and re-start the match ........................................21  \n7 Ball outside the field ...................................................22  \n8 Method of scoring .......................................................23  \n9 Conduct of play: players .............................................23  \n10 Conduct of play: goalkeepers ..................................... 28  \n11 Conduct of play: umpires ............................................28  \n12 Penalties ....................................................................29  \n13 Procedures for taking penalties ..................................31  \n14 Personal penalties ......................................................40  \nUMPIRING  \n1 Objectives ..................................................................42  \n2 Applying the Rules .....................................................43  \n3 Umpiring skills ............................................................45  \n4 Umpiring signals .........................................................48  \nFIELD AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS  \n1 Field and field equipment ...........................................51  \n2 Stick ...........................................................................59  \n3 Ball .............................................................................64  \n4 Goalkeeper’s equipment.............................................65  \nAdditional Information Available ....................................","cbCaigAGEgB8i39q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigAGEgB8i39q","pdf",1057690,72,"English","# Introduction\n## Rules cycle and rules development\n# Playing the game\n## Field of play\n## Composition of teams\n## Captains\n## Players’ clothing and equipment\n## Match and result\n## Start and re-start the match\n## Ball outside the field\n## Method of scoring\n## Conduct of play: players\n## Conduct of play: goalkeepers\n## Conduct of play: umpires\n## Penalties\n## Procedures for taking penalties\n## Personal penalties\n# Umpiring\n## Objectives\n## Applying the Rules\n## Umpiring skills\n## Umpiring signals\n# Field and equipment specifications\n## Field and field equipment\n## Stick\n## Ball\n## Goalkeeper’s equipment","[{\"question\":\"When do these Rules of Hockey take effect?\",\"answer\":\"They are effective from 1 March 2026 at international level, unless specified otherwise.\"},{\"question\":\"What safety responsibilities do participants have under the rules?\",\"answer\":\"Participants must act with consideration for others’ safety, observe relevant national legislation, and ensure equipment does not endanger players or others.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the FIH handle responsibility for facilities and equipment defects?\",\"answer\":\"The FIH does not accept responsibility for defects or non-compliance of facilities and is not liable for consequences from their use; any pre-match checks are limited to overall appearance of compliance with sporting requirements.\"}]","Rules of Hockey - Effective from 1 March 2026 | PDF",1792701955,181]