Question

Mention any three duties of the referee in hockey.

Answer 1

1. Before the match:
   1. He ensures that the players' equipment meets the requirements of law 4.
   2. He ensures that any ball used, meets the requirements of law 2.
   3. He ensures that no unauthorised persons enter the field of play.
2. After the match:
   1. He enforces the laws of the game
   2. He acts as a timekeeper and keeps a record of the match.
   3. He stops, suspends or terminates the match, at his discretion, for any infringements of the laws or for outside interference of any kind.