Rules of Hockey
As the governing body for international hockey, the FIH is also responsible for the rules of the sport. The official FIH Rulebook is published once every two years. To order a copy of the printed Rulebook, please click here. To view the complete Rulebook online, click on the links below:
- Rulebook Outdoor 2011.pdf (824 KB)
- Rulebook Indoor 2011.pdf (833 KB)
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Rules and Tournament Regulations.pdf (73 KB)
Clarification of when the Rules of Hockey apply and when FIH Tournament Regulations apply.
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Rules of Hockey 2009-10.pdf (377 KB)
As a reference guide for those interested in what rules have been changed
Hockey 101
Are you new to the sport of hockey and don't know a penalty corner from a red card? Then read on to learn the basics of the sport that is played in more than 150 countries worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rules
There are always dozens of questions surrounding the rules of hockey and their application. Here you can find some of the queries that the FIH hears most often. See if your question makes our 'greatest hits'.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rules of Hockey
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