The FIH (the international governing body) are responsible for the rules of Outdoor Hockey (11 a-side), Indoor Hockey and Para-ID Hockey. Below you can download the rules for each format of the game and even order your own rulebook.
Outdoor Hockey (11 a-side)
Get the interactive FIH Rules of Hockey App now! At the convenience of the touch of a button, you can be sure to have the latest rules of Outdoor Hockey on-the-go. Covering the must-know for both players and umpires including a Quiz feature and Videos.
FIH Rules of Hockey App is available to download via the APPLE App Store and Google Play
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Indoor Hockey
Following a comprehensive review of the Indoor Rules following the 2018 Men’s and Women’s World Cups and having received very helpful suggestions from a number of NAs and Continental Federations, the Rules Committee issue a revised version of the Rules of Indoor Hockey. The revised version has been approved by the Executive Board and has an implementation date of 1 October.
The objectives of the new rules are to:
- To make the Outdoor Rules and Indoor Rules as consistent as possible;
- Incorporate feedback from players, officials, coaches , National Associations and Continental Federations;
- To simplify the Rules wherever feasible
- To make the sport the most attractive to players, spectators and broadcasters alike