Hamish Jamson is an international umpire who has umpired at Champions Trophies, EuroHockey Championships and Olympics. He speaks with particular affection of the London 2012 Olympic Games and looks back on the learning curve that was touring, as an umpire, with England to Australia in 1995. Jamson reflects on the evolution of modern hockey and different styles of play discussing how they have impacted on umpiring during the course of his career.

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