New rules for 2015

New/clarified  rules to be used in 2015:

1. Green card = 2 minute suspension.  Green card can no longer be shown to give a warning.
2. Defender breaking on short corner must go to half-way line and is not replaced.  If GK infringes, another defender is nominated in their place to go to half-way.
3. Long corner will be taken on the 23 metre line directly in line where the ball went over the back line.  Same rules apply as if free hit awarded within 23 metre line.
4. Fee hits within 5 metre of circle do not need to be taken back outside the dotted line before taking it, but ball must travel 5 metres before entering circle (or touched by opposition).  All players must remain 5 metres from free hit.
5. Ball must be stationary before taking free hit, sideline hit, centre hit-off.
6. For Premier league men and women only, the ball may be played at over the shoulder as long as it is not dangerous.

Please see the FIH website for full 2015 rule book.