rule, does it help or hurt the sport?

The new rule that took affect in August 2010 has had a huge effect on the field hockey game. The new rule is that if the officials call a free hit instead of passing the ball the girl can move five yards and take it herself. Some disadvantages to this is that the team defending this will not get in back in time. However, the advantages is that the game moves a lot faster. The games is more exciting and you don't have to wait to get the ball, you can just go. In my opinion, the advantages out weight the disadvantages