Could you umpire?
Umpire's Responsibilities
A comprehensive knowledge of the rules and match protocols supported by a need to analyse interpretations not only within the rules but more
significantly between rules
A comprehensive knowledge of match protocols such as working with a colleague, conduct of pre-match responsibilities and conduct of all decisions and accompanying penalties
Conduct of injury time
Establishing rapport with players so that equity and security for ALL is paramount
Establishing an on court TONE which encourages maximum endeavour with an understanding of the nature of contest, player volatility and match pressures
Work to earn the respect of the player each time you officiate
significantly between rules
A comprehensive knowledge of match protocols such as working with a colleague, conduct of pre-match responsibilities and conduct of all decisions and accompanying penalties
Conduct of injury time
Establishing rapport with players so that equity and security for ALL is paramount
Establishing an on court TONE which encourages maximum endeavour with an understanding of the nature of contest, player volatility and match pressures
Work to earn the respect of the player each time you officiate