Umpire (field Hockey)

Umpire (field Hockey)

An umpire in field hockey is a person with the authority to make decisions on a hockey pitch in accordance with the laws of the game. Each match is controlled by two such umpires. In many higher-level events, a reserve umpire is appointed in addition to the two field umpires to act as a back-up in the event of injury or other issue preventing a field umpire from commencing or continuing a match. In World-Level competitions, a video umpire is also appointed in addition to the field and reserve umpires.