Video umpiring - seeing the bigger picture

Video Umpires have been a positive step for hockey Photo: Carol Metchette

When a crucial decision can be the difference between a team qualifying for a World Cup or not, then it is important that the umpiring team gets it right. Since it was first trialled at the men's Champions Trophy in Melbourne, Australia in 2009, video referrals have been part of top tier international hockey events, and both the teams and the umpires have become increasingly proficient at using the system for the ultimate good of the game.