There
will be two umpires to control the game and to administer the rules. These umpires
will be the sole judges of the game. Each team will be responsible for providing
one umpire. The umpires are responsible for keeping time for the duration of
the game. It is permissible to have a time-keeper or time-keepers. Such time-keepers
will take over those duties of the umpires which concern the keeping of time
and the indication of the end of each half. Umpires will satisfy themselves
before the game that the ground is fit for play and the goal post are firmly
fixed. They will keep a written records of the starting times of each half,
any stoppages for which time must be allowed, the time of suspension of any
player and the goal as scored.
Signaling
In
general the main signal will be the direction one given with one arm only and
that arm raised slightly above horizontal level.
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When
both arms are pointed towards the center spot, it is the signal to the award
of a goal.
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The
right arm pointed horizontally across the field indicates a breach of the
off-side rule.
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Both
arms are extended out sideways indicates the award of a 15 yard hit.
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The
award of a penalty corner is indicated by both arms pointing upwards the
goal.
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One
arm pointing upwards and the other pointing to the 7 yard spot indicates
the award of a penalty stroke.
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When
both arms are crossed above the head, it is the signal for the stoppage
of game.
Signals
should be maintained long enough to ensure that all players are aware of the
decision. Regular and assiduous practice are
required to become a good umpire.