Question

Write the procedure followed for the start and restart of a match of hockey.

Answer 1

1. The team that wins the toss begins the match with a centre pass.
2. After a goal is scored, play restarts with a centre pass taken by the team that conceded the goal.
3. Following halftime, the team that lost the toss will start with a centre pass.
4. A bully is used to restart play if the game is stopped unexpectedly, such as for an injury when no penalty is given.
5. If a penalty stroke is taken but no goal is scored, the defending team restarts play with a free hit 15 metres in front of their goal line.