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1 The Training Officers Companion Umpire Level 1 Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition 2010

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3 Cricket Umpiring Training Officers Companion Level 1 Published by in association with the 1

4 Published by New Zealand Cricket (Inc) and the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association. The books available include: An introduction to umpiring Cricket Umpiring Getting started The Player Umpires Companion The Umpires Companion Cricket Scoring the basics Cricket Scoring Getting started The Scorers Companion The Turf Managers Companion The Laws of Cricket 2000 code 4 th edition 2010 These items are available from NZCUSA Regional Training Officers Some of the above and other items may be downloaded from the NZC Web-site The New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association is dedicated to the training of and assisting umpires, scorers and turf managers to become the best they can be. As we study and practice to reach our full potential and by taking the time to learn the Laws, our pleasures help create the history of the game that benefits players, coaches and spectators alike. The type of people we seek as members, are compassionate, dedicated and level-headed, willing to put in that effort. Only through dedication to one's vocation, can anyone expect to achieve the recognition they deserve. If our resources provide that, then your time spent in study can never be considered wasted. New Zealand Cricket and the Board of the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association, acknowledges and thanks Graeme Lowrie of Timaru for his dedication over many years producing the training resources that makes New Zealand a world leader in the field. National Umpire Manager New Zealand Cricket All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association nzcusa@nzcricket.org.nz 2

5 This book The NZC NZCUSA Umpire training resources This book has been designed to be printed A4. It is intended for trainers only; not for those attending the training sessions; other books detailed herein fill that need. The purpose The purpose of this training regime is three-fold. 1. To develop a better understating of the laws by all cricketers and coaches etc. 2. To demonstrate the alternatives to playing available; to become an umpire or scorer. 3. To provide a training of umpires in New Zealand and within our region. Using this manual Please preview this manual prior to taking any course, then make your own notes as you see fit. To assist when planning the presentation sessions, a bracketed suffix denotes the number of slides in that module, thus giving guidance on timing. Trainers are encouraged to add their own comments, rather than just read aloud the displayed words. PowerPoint modules The respective PowerPoint modules should be downloaded onto a computer making for easier access and display. The site also contains an extensive range of cards, papers and wall posters. These PowerPoints may be used on any computer using Windows XP or later. For those who do not have PowerPoint installed, Microsoft offers a free download of PowerPoint Viewer, 2010 being the latest option. A data projector will be required for group sessions. Transition from slide to slide and from line to line in those slides can be made using the mouse by pressings the mouse key or, by rolling the mouse scroll wheel, or using the keyboard space-bar or, the up & down arrows. Do not use undue haste when traversing these modules; as many have timed components; taking a little more time also permits those taking part to take in the content, and to discuss the points raised. Examinations & Certificates The examination papers with model answers are contained later in this manual; two papers are supplied for each level. Trainers should produce A4, enough copies of the examination paper for their needs while retaining the model answers for themselves. Because players expect every umpire to be right 100% of the time, an 80% pass mark is required in these examinations; this assist building the confidence necessary for those seeking to become a competent and knowledgeable umpire. If a student fails to meet the required pass mark, their answers must be reassessed with the view of ensuring those student achieves a pass mark and gains a certificate of achievement. If the question relates to a playing condition not applicable in their competition, then they should be credited with that question s marks. Certificates for completion by examination officers are available on request from the secretary NZCUSA -nzcusa@nzcricket.org.nz 3

6 Levels of umpires LEVEL 0: Is an introduction only and is targeted to all considering becoming an umpire, irrespective of their previous experience. LEVEL 1: Any person who has sat and passed the NZCUSA Level 1 examination. This oral or written examination may be taken after attending the two-module course. This course is intended to be conducted in a class environment. At the conclusion of the examination and with an 80% pass mark, a certificate should be issued to the successful candidates. This level is targeted to Junior school cricketers (up to 12 years of age), their parents and coaches etc. LEVEL 2: Any person who has sat and passed the NZCUSA Level 2 examination. This oral or written examination may be taken after attending the three-module course. This course is intended to be conducted in a class environment. At the conclusion of that examination and with an 80% pass mark, a certificate should be issued to the successful candidates. This level is targeted to senior school and club cricketers, and their coaches etc. Dependant on experience, the local umpire association may exempt a participant; however it is desirable for all intending umpires to attend this course as it includes some basic material not present in Level 3 modules. LEVEL 3: An umpire who has sat and passed the NZCUSA Level 3 examination. Any person passing the Level 2 examination is eligible to attend the Level 3 modules and attempt the examination. Individuals seeking confirmation of their ability may take this examination, preferably after at least one season s umpiring experience. Candidates may take this oral or written one-hour examination after attending the 9-module course. The examination is in two parts. 100 marks are available; 80 marks attained across both parts represent an examination pass. Part 1: is on the Laws of Cricket together with any amendments and/or experimental Laws and the most recent edition of The Umpires Companion as detailed in the syllabus; this part represents 80 marks of the total available. Part 2: is on the local playing conditions as set by the examination committee and represents the remaining 20 marks available. LEVEL 4: An umpire who has sat and passed the NZCUSA Level 4 examination. Before being eligible to sit this examination, candidates must have passed the Level 3 examination and have an established history of umpiring for at least two seasons, officiating at senior club level or higher, with colleagues who have attained this qualification. Candidates may sit this examination after attending the 9-module course. An 80% pass mark is required in both parts. The examination is in two parts. Part 1: An oral one-hour examination on the Laws of Cricket together with any amendments and/or experimental Laws and the most recent edition of The Umpires Companion plus the current NZCUSA playing conditions. Part 2: A written two-hour examination on the above publications. A failure in Part 2 disqualifies a pass of Part 1. Having passed this examination and with satisfactory Captains reports, umpires become eligible for selection to officiate in matches under the jurisdiction of the NZ Cricket. It is hoped, in time, that these qualifications will be accepted as part of the NCEA unit standards. 4

7 Introduction The PowerPoint show for this level is an introduction only; it should be made available to all those seeking to learn the craft. The booklet used is: This booklet may be downloaded from the NZC website and should be printed as an A5 booklet by a photocopier. 5

8 Cricket Umpiring Levels Modules Introduction Welcome Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition Cricket has had umpires and scorers for hundreds of years Welcome Certificates & Grading of umpires The New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association recognises that when umpires become involved there is a need to grade them according to their ability and examination passes The career ladder Every umpire in New Zealand has the opportunity of promotion up the career ladder After which you may be nominated to the International Cricket Council Thereafter you may be selected to one of New Zealand Cricket s Panels Level 6 With good captains reports you may be selected for the Regional panel Level 5 With another season umpiring & passing the Level 4 Advanced examination Level 4 After a season umpiring & passing the Level 3 Senior examination Level 3 To that end, 6 levels have been established After passing the Level 2 Intermediate Umpire examination After passing the Level 1 Junior Introductory Umpire examination Level 2 Level Umpire qualifications Most of our cricket is umpired by players More than twenty modules over four levels provide a detailed insight into the mysteries of the craft Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 is for those who seek Introductory umpire status is for those who seek Intermediate umpire status is for those who seek Senior umpire status is for those who seek Advanced umpire status is for those who have attained NZC A and Reserve panel status is reserved for umpires who have gained NZC Elite panel status Examinations are held at the conclusion of the first four levels thereafter folk are promoted solely on ability and experience Endorsed by New Zealand Cricket these modules form the training package for umpires 6 Comparisons Umpire qualifications can be likened to other qualifications Level 1 may be compared to a First qualification Trade certificate Level 2 may be compared to a Second qualification Trade certificate Level 3 may be compared to a Trade certificate Level 4 may be compared to an Advanced Trade certificate Level 5 may be compared to a Batchelor s degree Level 6 may be compared to a Master s degree Thus it can be seen the levels of professionalism that can be obtained with dedication, study and practical experience You are encouraged to endeavour to reach your optimum level and support is offered to help you on your way There is no compulsion on you to attempt to move up the career ladder, however the rewards are considerable as you achieve these rising goals 6

9 Entry level Expectations Three issues must be considered... At what level should a person enter the career ladder? If a person has no history in the game whatsoever they should be inducted at Level 1 If a person has a history as a player at any level they should be inducted at Level 2 Should anyone be exempted any of the examinations? If they have representative playing experience at provincial senior level they may be exempted from the Level 2 examination but not from attending those modules This is because some modules have relevance to all levels When players are umpiring their colleagues are forgiving of mistakes When official umpires are doing so player expectations rise They quite rightly expect the umpires to - get it right That should be your goal too Players expect umpires to start perfect and improve 7 What about people who have experience in other countries? Guidance should be sought from the National Umpire Manager who will decide on a case-by-case basis 8 Something we should all strive to achieve whether we are players or umpires Certificates The umpire s credo Certificates for examination passes are available Be ready for every ball of the match Level 1 & Level 2 certificates are produced by the respective local association Never be watching without seeing Certificates for Level 3 are issued by the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association for the respective local major association Never be listening without hearing Certificates for Level 4 are issued by the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association at the annual conference of the association Never be concentrating without taking it all in 9 There are no further examinations available or certificates offered However similar qualifications are available for scorers 10 Cricket is a game for all including the umpires These modules were written & produced for New Zealand Cricket by the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association 11 7

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11 The PowerPoint shows for this level are targeted to Junior cricketers, their parents and coaches. The booklet used is: Level 1 This may be downloaded from the NZC website and should be printed as an A5 booklet by a photocopier. 9

12 Level 1 umpires Syllabus Required study Cricket Umpiring Getting started Competency Module 1.1 Introduction Pre-match duties Pre play duties Umpire signals Batsman s ground Start of play Cessation of play Dead-ball Code of Conduct Obtaining a result Level 1 umpires are expected to be competent to officiate in Junior grade club cricket as an umpire in which they may be playing. (54 slides) Spirit of cricket; Terminology; Field-of-play; Square; Pitch; Creases; Wickets Arrival; Inspect boundary, creases & wickets, Nomination of players; Protecting young bodies; Conference with captains, hours of play including intervals Practice on the field; Mode of delivery; Taking guard; Which side to move Start of Play, Dead-ball, No-ball, Wide, Short runs, Byes & Leg-byes; Boundaries, Revoke, Out Which; The wicket is down; How to break the wicket Umpires duties prior to the call of PLAY Call of TIME; When; Who makes the call; Lifting of bails When does the ball come into play; When does the ball become dead automatically; When must an umpire call & signal DEAD-BALL Guidelines Declaring a result; Runs, Wickets, Tie, Draw Module 1.2 Extras Dismissals Fair & unfair play Scorers duties (42 slides) No-ball foot faults; Defining a Wide Bowled, Caught, LBW, Run-out, Stumped, Which umpire has jurisdiction; Possible off a No-ball or Wide; Brief summary of other methods Protected area; Illegal fielding; Ball contacting helmet on the ground; Dangerous & unfair bowling, Beamers & Bouncers Umpires responsible; Accept; Obey; Record runs, wicket & overs bowled Examination: This may be taken as an oral or written examination:...80% pass mark required. 10

13 Cricket Umpiring Levels Modules Module 1.1 Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition Umpires & Player-Umpires Cricket deserves the best umpires possible But it cannot achieve this, without having people willing, and able to take the time to study and to umpire When you are playing you are a player When you are umpiring you cease to be a player Cricket matches require two umpires to work together you are part of a separate team this is TEAMWORK There is no I in teamwork Umpires must work together and consult whenever required Here we deal solely with Cricket Law Not with any local regulations that may vary the Law 3 The Spirit of Cricket is compulsory reading for everyone - It sets the tone of a match and our role in it It confirms the captain, is responsible for the conduct of his team It confirms the umpires, are the sole judges of fair & unfair play It requires the umpires, to intervene if there are any unfair acts It requires the highest standards of sportsmanship It confirms that there is no room for any form of bad behaviour It confirms that there is no place for violence in any form It confirms that captains & umpires, together set the tone of the conduct of a match and expects every player to contribute to this In short, the Spirit of Cricket sets the guidelines to ensue every participant enjoys their game 4 Terminology Country and language differences can confuse It is imperative that we confirm the terms used in cricket The area inside the boundary is the Field-of-play The square The prepared area within the boundary is not the block The pitch The prepared area within the square is not the wicket 5 It is the Square 6 It is the Pitch 11

14 The creases The creases painted on the pitch are markings The wickets are pitched on the Bowling crease Terminology Remember - the laws refers to the Pitch not the wicket 7 Popping crease Bowling crease Return crease The actual creases are that part of the line closest to the umpire The pitch that part in green is 22 yards long by 10 feet wide Or if you prefer it metres by 3.05 metres The width being 1.52 metres on either side of an imaginary line from middle stump to middle stump 8 Checking the wickets Checking the wickets When pitched, the wickets are centred on the Bowling crease on the imaginary centre line from middle stump to middle stump The correct positioning of the stumps is on the back edge of the Bowling crease NOT the centre of the painted line 9 When in place the stumps are exactly - 28 inches high & 9 inches wide That is 71 cm high & 22.9 cm wide plus the bails a further ½ inch That is 1.25 cm Giving an overall height of 28 ½ inches Or cm 10 Pre-match duties Protecting young bodies 11 Umpires must arrive at a match, no later than 45 minutes before the start of play Both umpires must Inspect the boundary to confirm its markings and any obstacles Inspect the pitch and confirm the crease markings are correct If necessary, pitch the wickets Receive the lists of nominated players before the toss correctly identifying Age-group players This card meets the requirements of law One umpire must supervise the toss The winnings captain must immediately inform his opponent of his choice to bat or bowl One of the reasons required for defining a bowler s spell is to protect young bodies 12 To t h i s e n d, New Zealand Cricket has placed restrictions on how many overs young bowlers may bowl in a spell and in a day In all matches umpires must ensure the Team-list cards are completed correctly A bowler s spellis deemed completed at the end of the day s play If there be an inadvertent breach of this rule as soon as this is discovered all balls bowled are deemed legal Another bowler must complete the over A part over is deemed to be a complete over for each bowler 12

15 Defining a bowler s spell A bowler s spell is that period of time during which he bowls... continuously from one end A bowler s spell is deemed continuous if he bowls... from the other end at the next over available to him That is no more than two overs later If an interval or interruption disrupt his spell... his spell is deemed to be continuous if the interval is less than one hour If there is an interruption or interval... a bowler is deemed to start a new spell if... the break in play is at least one hour Pre-match duties During the pre-match conference with captains Confirm the hours of play, including all intervals Confirm the balls to be used Confirm any special provisions Then advise the scorers accordingly Confirm their scoring location Confirm their acknowledgment method Confirm the time Confirm who will update the score-board and when Updating the score-board is not the scorers duty This should be done by others Practice on the field Practice is prohibited at any time on the day of the match either on the pitch, or on any areas parallel and immediately adjacent to it Practice on the field Practice is permitted on other parts of the square on every match day on the rest of the square But only before 30 minutes of play starting e.g. play starts 11:00 am - practice must cease by 10:30 am 15 This area may be extended if necessary After play has started for the day, all practice is prohibited Bowlers can be suspended for any breach 16 After the close of play for the day, practice is permitted 17 Intervals Intervals must be agreed before the toss All intervals must be of the agreed duration and cannot be shortened Lunch, taken off the field, is usually of 40 minutes Tea, taken off the field, is usually of 20 minutes Drinks intervals, must be taken on the field, and be as short as possible - but be no longer that 5 minutes Change of innings, must be of 10 minutes The timing of intervals can be varied when conditions dictate If an interval starts late, its duration is not reduced 18 Which side is which? It is entirely dependant on the striker the striker always stands on his On-side This is the Off-side Outside OFF is outside this line A left-handed striker s On-side is always to the umpire s left is also called his Leg-side Outside LEG is outside this line A right-handed striker s On-side is always to the umpire s right 13

16 Bowler s Mode of delivery Before the ball is delivered, the bowler s end umpire must learn the bowler s Mode of delivery It can be Bowler s Mode of delivery or it can be The bowler must inform the umpire of any change in his Mode of delivery If he delivers a ball having failed to inform the umpire the bowler s end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL 19 Right-arm over the wicket OR Right-arm round the wicket Left-arm round the wicket OR 20 Left-arm over the wicket Taking guard Having asked the bowler, the umpire must then inform the striker of the bowler s Mode of delivery He may ask for Guard Leg stump Middle & Leg Middle stump Umpire signals Some signals are made first with a CALL When the ball becomes dead they must be repeated to the scorers by the bowler s end umpire Here, when a call is made, the word is CAPITALISED Then, when the ball becomes dead the signal must be repeated to the scorers PLAY When play is about to start, the bowler s end umpire must confirm that all are ready to play Then give a wave to the scorers After that signal is acknowledged he can then call PLAY Basic rules on signalling DEAD-BALL 23 Signals inform the scorers what to record All signals must be made in the order of events - - with one exception - Penalty runs are always signalled first If you have any doubt that a signal has not been interpreted correctly - Re-signal If that doubt continues - take a note and confirm it with the scorers at the earliest opportunity Umpires must never permit play to resume until they see each separate signal acknowledged One occasion when penalty runs are awarded is detailed in this module With the sole exception of Out when the ball is dead the bowler s end umpire must re-signal the scorers 24 Either umpire may make this call & signal to stop play for any reason - the umpires may wish to consult - there has been unfair play DEAD-BALL - to disallow illegal Leg-byes The batsmen must then resume their original ends - no runs are scored except for a NO-BALL extra The bowler s end umpire must re-signal the extra 14

17 NO-BALL A NO-BALL is an unfair delivery it is not a ball of the over - it must be re-bowled The bowler s end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL if when the ball is delivered - the bowler changes his Mode of delivery without warning - the bowler foot-faults NO-BALL - the bowler bowls an unfair delivery - too high - the ball bounces more than twice before reaching the striker The striker s end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL if when the ball is delivered - there are more than two fielders behind square-leg - the bowler throws the ball - the wicket-keeper encroaches in front of his stumps before delivery 25 The bowler s end umpire must confirm the signal 26 WIDE-ball A WIDE is an unfair delivery it is not a ball of the over - it must be re-bowled Only the bowler s end umpire can call & signal WIDE if the ball passes the striker, too wide of his reach to play a normal stroke If the striker s end umpire calls & signals NO-BALL - and the bowler s end umpire signals WIDE - the NO-BALLtakes precedence A WIDE is not called until it passes the striker It is deemed WIDE when it leaves the bowler s hand The bowler s end umpire must confirm the signal WIDE Bye Leg-bye A Bye is a fair delivery it is a ball of the over Only the bowler s end umpire can signal Bye/s Byes are signalled after the batsmen complete one or more runs, or when the ball reaches the boundary, provided that the ball was not struck by the striker s bat, or it did not make contact with his person A Leg-bye is a ball fairly delivered it is a ball of the over Only the bowler s end umpire can signal Leg-bye Leg-byes are signalled after the batsmen complete one or more runs, or when the ball reaches the boundary, provided that the ball makes contact with the striker, and provided the striker was attempting to play at the ball, or he moved in an attempt to avoid injury Byes are Fielding extras - debited against the wicket-keeper not against the bowler 27 Byes are signalled once when the ball is dead 28 Leg-byes are Fielding extras - debited against the fielding side not against the bowler Leg-byes are signalled once when the ball is dead Boundary 4 Only the bowler s end umpire makes this signal - with the arm finishing across the chest It is signalled after the ball has reached or crossed the boundary, having touched the ground inside the field-of-play This signal may be preceded by a NO-BALL, or by a WIDE, Bye or a Leg-bye Boundary 4 is always credited to the striker unless Bye, Leg-bye or WIDE is signalled If so, the Boundary 4 is scored to that extra Boundary 6 Only the bowler s end umpire makes this signal It is signalled after the ball has crossed the boundary, without it touching the ground inside the field-of-play This signal may be preceded by a NO-BALL - but never by a WIDE, Bye or a Leg-bye Boundary 6 can only be scored off the bat 29 Umpires must not permit play to resume until they SEE each separate signal acknowledged 30 Umpires must not permit play to resume until they SEE each separate signal acknowledged 15

18 31 SHORT RUN/s Either umpire may call & signal SHORT-RUN when the ball is dead This can only happen when more than one run is attempted SHORT-RUN If the batsmen ran more than 2 runs and 2 runs are called SHORT the umpires must consultto determine how many runs are to be scored The batsmen may be at the wrong end suggested by the score... they are not required to change ends The bowler s end umpire must re-signal the scorers to inform them the number of runs to be scored Revoke Sometimes an umpire will unintentionally make the wrong signal If he corrects this promptly all is well This signal cancels all previous signals for that delivery Then - if necessary re-signal correctly If you believe the scorers are still unsure - - re-signal again, and make a note to discuss it with them when you next leave the field Umpires must not permit play to resume until they SEE each 32 separate signal acknowledged Out Which side to move 33 On appeal, either umpire can dismiss a batsman provided it is within his jurisdiction That does not prevent a batsman walking knowing he is out If the batsman is not-out the umpire must call NOT-OUT The slight shaking of the head seen in televised matches is NOT required. This is solely to assist commentators The incoming batsman must be in position to play within 3 minutes of a dismissal The not-out batsman may be at the wrong end as suggested by the score - he is not always required to change back The scorers are not required to acknowledge this signal The 5 most common of the 10 methods of dismissal are detailed in the next module 34 Ball goes left Umpire moves left After the ball has been played - the bowler s end umpire must move into a position - where he can best see the action Which side to move Which side to move Ball goes right Ball goes near left Umpire moves right Umpire moves right

19 Which side to move A batsman s ground The striker s ground is behind his Popping crease 37 Umpire moves left Ball goes near right 38 The non-striker s ground is behind his Popping crease A batsman can only own one ground When out of his ground he may score runs but he is subject to dismissal Popping creases extend past the painted line to each boundary Which ground do the batsmen own? The wicket is down 39 The batsmen have not crossed they retain ownership of their original ends Here the batsmen have crossed they seek ownership of the other end Only completed runs are scored A batsman can be dismissed if his wicket is put Down by the ball, or by a hand or an arm holding the ball The strikercan be dismissed The non- strikercan be dismissed Bowled Run-out Run-out Stumped Hit-wicket Hit-wicket and the other dismissals will be detailed in later modules 40 The wicket is down How to break the wickets Removing the bails with the ball in-hand This bail has been completely removed The wicket is DOWN This bail has been dislodged It is not completely removed It is not DOWN Remove the bail/s with the ball in-hand Removing the bails with arm the ball in-hand of that arm

20 The call of PLAY Prior to the call of PLAY the umpires have some duties They must go onto the field-of-play 5 minutes before play Then check the wickets and fit the bails and await the arrival of the players When handing the ball to the bowler, the bowler s end umpire must confirm his Mode of delivery and inform the striker, and on request, give Guard Then confirm his colleague and the players are ready Then signal the scorers with a wave to confirm they are ready Then confirm the time to start has been reached then call PLAY When the bowler starts his run-up this is the time the scorers record for the start of that session of play The match clock starts ( or re-starts ) The call of TIME The bowler s end umpire must call TIME when there is an interval, or an interruption to play, or at the conclusion of the match TIME is not called if the umpire has reached his position at the new bowler s end before the time for an interval has been reached If it is possible to start another over before the time for the interval, that over must start When TIME is called, the bails at both ends must be lifted This is the only official visual notification the scorers have that the match clock is to stop The ball is either in-play, or it is dead The ball comes into play when the bowler starts his run-up, or if he has none when he starts his bowling action Conversely, the ball becomes dead either automatically, or when an umpire calls & signals DEAD-BALL The ball becomes dead automatically When - - it finally settles in the hands of either the bowler or the wicket-keeper - a boundary is scored - a batsman is dismissed - whether played or not, it becomes trapped between the bat & person of the striker or between items of his clothing or equipment - whether played or not, it lodges in the clothing or equipment of a batsman or of an umpire - it lodges in the protective helmet worn by a fielder - there has been illegal fielding - when an umpire calls OVERor TIME - when the players cease to regard the ball as being in-play Detailed occasions when the ball becomes dead automatically are contained in later modules A call & signal of DEAD-BALL Obtaining a result 47 An umpire must call & signal DEAD-BALL when - - he is required to intervene when there has been unfair play - there is a serious injury to a player or umpire - he wishes to leave his position to consult his colleague - one or both bails fall from the striker s wicket before he receives the delivery - he is satisfied the striker is not ready to receive the delivery - the striker is distracted by a noise or movement while preparing to receive the delivery - the bowler drops the ball before delivery - the bowler fails to deliver the ball - he is required to do so for any other reason Detailed occasions when an umpire is required to call & signal DEAD-BALL are contained in later modules 48 One principle purpose of playing a cricket match is to obtain a result A resultcan be achieved when one team scores more runs than the other This is determined by counting one team s score including extras and comparing that with the total of the other If the match was played over two innings for each side find the grand total of runs scored in both innings This is done with both teams The side that scores the most runs is declared the winner 18

21 Obtaining a result Declaring a result While some believe the scorers are responsible for the score and the result this is not so Yes the scorers have the delegated role of scoring But the overall responsibility for this is with the umpires This is the main reason why the umpires must consult the scorers whenever they leave the field-of-play Published regulations usually describe the type of match played If not, before the toss the umpires & captains must agree whether the match is played to Overs - as a Limited-over match, or to Time and if so, is it a one or two-innings match i.e. where both sides have an opportunity to bat once or twice A Result can be declared by... Wickets - if the side batting last has achieved victory - with wickets in hand Runs - if the side batting last are All-out - without achieving the winning total A Tie - where both sides scores are equal and the side batting last are All-out even if there are more balls available to bowl a rare event A Draw - where none of the above apply Code of Conduct Unfortunately, cricket suffers a few players who have not bothered to read, or accept, the Spirit of Cricket Should any player fail to meet the very high standards of player conduct, the umpires must act Players must comply, with all instructions given by an umpire Players may not criticise, either by word or by action, any decision Players may not show dissent Players may not act in any way that might bring the game into disrepute Should any player breach the Spirit of Cricketin any way the umpire must call & signal DEAD-BALL and consult his colleague then together they must request the captain to take affirmative action and then decide if the matter should be reported to the Governing body Code of Conduct Every game played needs a report of some kind It may only be a signature on the score-sheet accepting the result It may be a pitch & ground report It may be a Code of Conduct report All reports must be completed as required and should bear the signatures of both umpires Just as the score-sheets record the events of the match all umpire reports must be factual and free from comment Cricket is a game first and foremost for players to enjoy However, umpires too have a right to enjoy their game 51 We all owe it to the game, to keep the Spirit of Cricket alive 52 Courses & Certificates The certificate The examinations are available following courses conducted by Umpire & Scorer Training Officers Level 1 & Level 2 certificates will be issued by local associations The Secretary of the NZCUSA will issue all other certificates and record the relevant details on his database Your Name In exceptional circumstances the Secretary has authority to waive any of the qualification criteria 53 e.g. Umpires qualified in other jurisdictions who are now resident in New Zealand 54 19

22 This one... Required study Several publications will be offered each targeted to the level of cricket is an OFF-field reference These booklets should be your guide as you progress up the umpire s career ladder These modules were written & produced for New Zealand Cricket by the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association

23 Extras Cricket Umpiring Levels Modules There are two forms of Bowling extras NO-BALLs & WIDEs Module 1.2 Either umpire can call & signal NO-BALL for an offence within his jurisdiction Only the bowler s end umpire can call & signal WIDE This call & signal is made after the ball passes the striker however, the ball is deemed WIDE from the moment it leave the bowler s hand There are three forms of Fielding extras Byes, Leg-byes & Penalty runs 1 Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition The appropriate umpire signals the scorers when the ball is dead Bowler s foot-faults Bowler s foot-faults For the bowler s feet to be fair The back foot must not touch or be outside the Return crease Fair - this meets both criteria Some part of the front foot grounded or raised, must be behind the Popping crease If not - the bowler s end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL Fair - this meets both criteria 3 4 Bowler s foot-faults Bowler s foot-faults Fair - this meets both criteria Fair - this meets both criteria The front foot is behind the Popping crease Fair - this meets both criteria Fair - this meets both criteria Part of the front foot is behind the Popping crease

24 Bowler s foot-faults Bowler s foot-faults Un-fair Un-fair The back foot is touching the Return crease NO-BALL The front foot is in-front of the Popping crease NO-BALL 7 Un-fair The back foot is outside the Return crease NO-BALL 8 Un-fair The front foot is landed on the opposite side of the imaginary center-line through the pitch NO-BALL Defining a WIDE The ball must be within his reach A tall batsman can reach further than a short batsman This it is important when considering calling & signalling WIDE - for him to hit it with his bat - with a normal cricket stroke 9 - from where he is standing, in a normal guard position If the ball is within his reachand he fails to hit it and runs are scored those runs must be signalled as Byes 10 Making it easier to define a WIDE NZC recommends additional white lines be painted A high WIDE If the ball passes CLEARLYabove head-height of the striker - between the Popping crease and the Bowling crease painted 89 cm from the imaginary centre-line to assist when deciding off-side Wides - when standing upright - the bowler s end umpire must call & signal WIDE 11 If the ball travels past the striker on the leg-side it may be called & signalled WIDE 12 It is an unfair delivery 22

25 Fielding extras Fielding extras Byes are signalled - when the ball passes the striker and runs are scored - that ball not being a Wide Leg-byes are signalled - when the ball is deflected off the striker and not his bat - and runs are scored The ball is missed by the keeper and by other fielders permitting runs to be completed or a Boundary 4 The ball is missed by the keeper and by other fielders permitting runs to be completed or a Boundary 4 Byes are Fielding extras Leg-byes are fielding extras That ball is a ball of the over That ball is a ball of the over Scoring Leg-byes For Leg-byes to be scored the striker must either Playing the ball with his bat? Is the striker playing at the ball with his bat? - attempt to play the ball with his bat, or - move to avoid injury Only a slight movement is necessary to meet the criteria of moving to avoid being hit You decide - YES? MAYBE? You must be absolutely certain? If you are not satisfied that the striker made a genuine attempt to hit the ball with his bat, or he did not move to avoid injury You must wait until the batsmen have completed one run - or until the ball reaches the boundary - this gives the fielders an opportunity to run-out a batsman Then call & signal DEAD-BALL 17 Disallowing Leg-byes Then return the batsmen to their original ends No runs are to be scored Dismissals There are 10 methods of dismissal Here we shall deal with the 5 most common A batsman cannot be dismissedby an umpire, without an Appeal If there is no appeal, he is not-out A batsman is entitled to wait until an appeal is answered He is not required to walk however he may choose to do so If a batsman leaves his wicket under a misapprehension that he has been dismissed the umpire must call & signal DEAD-BALL and recall him to the crease Do not be in a hurry to dismiss a batsman A few moments delay permits the umpire to reconsider his decision 18 23

26 19 Bowled Only the striker can be dismissed Bowled It is not permitted off a NO-BALL and it is impossible off a WIDE On appeal, only the bowler s end umpire may make this decision however, in most cases the striker will walk If any other fielder, is involved after the ball has been delivered the dismissal cannot be Bowled Bowled takes precedence over all dismissals No runs are scored 20 Caught Only the striker can be dismissed Caught It is not permitted off a NO-BALL and it is impossible off a WIDE On appeal, only the bowler s end umpire may make this decision However, in some cases the striker will walk If he has a doubt whether the ball was caught, the umpire must call & signal DEAD-BALL and consult his colleague The striker s end umpire can only assist if he was in a better position to SEE the catch taken he may not comment on any other aspect Caught takes precedence over all dismissals - except Bowled No runs are scored even if the batsmen have completed a run before the catch is taken 21 Leg Before Wicket Only the striker can be dismissed L B W It is not permitted off a NO-BALL and it is impossible off a WIDE On appeal, only the bowler s end umpire may make this decision the striker will never walk The umpire must ask himself four questions and he must answer all questions YES If he answers any question is NO or if he has any doubt the striker MUST be given the benefit of that doubt with the call of NOT-OUT Question 1 If the ball pitched in line with the stumps or on the off-side The answer is YES go to Question 2 22 Did the ball pitch in a line between wicket & wicket, or on the off-side? If the ball pitched anywhere outside the line of leg-stump call NOT-OUT Question 2 Was the FIRST point of impact the striker s person, dress or equipment and not his bat? Question 3 is in two parts Was he playing a shot or not? (a) If he was playing a shot was the FIRST point of impact between wicket & wicket? 23 if YES go to the Question 3 if the ball struck the bat first call NOT-OUT 24 if YES go to the Question 4 if NO call NOT-OUT If he was NOT playing a shot Part (b) applies 24

27 (b) If he was NOT playing a shot - Was the FIRST impact between wicket & wicketor on the off-side? Question 4 Had the ball not been intercepted in your opinion would the ball have hit the wicket? Too high going over the stumps NOT-OUT Pitched outside line of leg-stump NOT-OUT In line with the stumps if YES go to the Question 4 if NO call NOT-OUT YES Inside the line of off-stump YES Let us look at these four balls Out - Leg-Before-Wicket Run-out Have you made your decision? OUT or NOT-OUT Either batsman can be dismissed Run-out It is permitted off a NO-BALL and off a WIDE On appeal, either umpire may make this decision at his end However, in some cases the batsman will walk All runs completed before a Run-out are scored Any uncompleted run in progress is not scored 27 If you have a slightest doubt of any point - you must call NOT-OUT 28 The fielder effecting the throw is credited with the dismissal If the wicket-keeper breaks the stumps on his own, and the striker is attempting a run the dismissal is Run-out If he is not attempting a run the dismissal is Stumped The not-out batsman must take the end he is closest to Runs completed before the Run-out are scored Run-out If the wicket is properly put Down the batsmen closest to the broken wicket is dismissed The batsmen have crossed Run-out The batsmen have not crossed the striker is out Run-out 29 Runs completed before the Run-out are scored 30 The running striker is out Run-out Runs completed before the Run-out are scored 25

28 31 Stumped Only the striker can be dismissed Stumped It is not permitted off a NO-BALL but it is possible off a WIDE On appeal, only the striker s end umpire may make this decision In some cases the striker will walk Umpires must be alert to this occurring particularly if the wicket-keeper is standing up to his wicket Only the wicket-keeper can effect this dismissal It occurs when the striker is out-of-his-ground when the wicket-keeper breaks his wicket with the ball-in-hand, or when the ball is kickedor thrown onto the stumps, or when the ball rebounds off the keeper s pads or person This dismissal is possible off a WIDE 32 Stumped The striker cannot be dismissed Stumped if he is attempting a run, or if the ball touches a helmet worn by the wicket-keeper, or if it is a NO-BALL, or if another fielder makes contact with the ball, or In all cases, a dismissal of Run-out is possible The striker can be dismissed off a WIDE The WIDE is scored it is a Bowling extra If the striker is dismissed Stumped no runs are scored other than a WIDE, if called The bowler and the wicket-keeper gain credit Other methods of dismissal There are 5 other forms of dismissal - plus Retired Timed-out if the incoming batsman takes more than 3 minutes to take his place at the crease Handled the ball if a batsman handles the ball-in-play without consent Hit the ball twice if the striker hits the ball a second time for some reason, other than to protect his wicket Hit-wicket if the striker breaks his stumps when receiving a delivery, or immediately after, when starting a run Obstructing the field if a batsman obstructs a fielder in the course of his duties Retired a batsman can retire for any reason If he is hurt or injured, he can resume his innings If for any other reason, he may with consent These dismissals are comparatively rare events 33 They are not of major concern at this level 34 The Spirit of Cricket gives a very detailed insight into what is expected of players, captains, and umpires Law 42 Fair & unfair play reviews these in great detail, listing offences and the consequences of any player breach In this module we shall deal with four... The protected area Illegal fielding The ball-in-play coming in contact with a fielder s helmet placed on the ground behind the keeper Dangerous & unfair bowling The whole of the pitch must be protected from damage - particularly the Protected area The imaginary centre-line is blue - to a similar position at the other end The Protected area starts 5 feet (1.52 metres) in-front of the Popping crease The protected area These lines enclose the Protectedarea exactly 2 feet (61 cm) wide 1 foot (30.5 cm) on each side of the imaginary centre-line Illegal fielding No more than 2 fielders are permitted to be stationed behind the popping crease on the leg-side - at instant of delivery The striker s end umpire must call & signal the instant the ball is delivered NO-BALL 35 That is why these additional marks are placed on the pitch 36 26

29 Fielder s helmet placed on the ground A fielder s helmet may be placed on the ground The only position permitted is behind the wicket-keeper behind his stumps If the ball-in-play comes in contact with it, the ball becomes automatically dead 5 Penalty runs must be awarded to the batting side All runs completed before that moment are scored The run in progress is not Dangerous & unfair bowling Full-tossed deliveries - Beamers Any FAST Full-tossed delivery is unfair If the ball passes - or would have passed above waist-height of the striker when standing upright at the crease The bowler s end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL 37 The batsmen may be at the wrong end as suggested by the score They are not required to change ends The striker s end umpire can assist his colleague by giving an indication of the height of the delivery NZC has amended this provision 38 it applies to all Full-tossed deliveries above waist-height Dangerous & unfair bowling Full-tossed deliveries - Beamers Any Full-tossed delivery is unfair If the ball passes - or would have passed above shoulder-heightof the striker when standing upright at the crease Dangerous & unfair bowling FAST Short-pitched deliveries - Bouncers Any FAST Short-pitched delivery is unfair if the ball passes - or would have passed above head-height of the striker when standing upright at the crease The bowler s end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL The striker s end umpire can assist his colleague by giving an indication of the height of the delivery NZC has amended this provision 39 it applies to all Full-tossed deliveries above waist-height The bowler s end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL The striker s end umpire can assist his colleague by giving an indication of the height of the delivery The relative skill of the striker must be considered NZC has amended this provision by 40 lowering the height to shoulder-height 41 Scorers duties Scorers are responsible to the umpires - not to their team Scorers must - - accept & obey all instructions given by the umpires - promptly acknowledge all signals given by the umpires Scorers must - - record all runs scored - record all wickets taken - and when appropriate, all overs bowled Clearly, this trivialises their duties Scorers training material is available on this disk These modules were written & produced for New Zealand Cricket by the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association 42 27

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31 Umpire examination Level 1 Option 1 Question paper NZCUSA

32 NZCUSA Level 1 Umpire examination Option 1 All umpire examinations are conducted under regulations approved by the board of the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association. This examination (and all of the answers required) are based upon the latest edition of Cricket Umpiring getting started. The maximum time allowed to complete the examination is 60 minutes. This examination paper can be sat as a written or oral exam. You must not write on this paper or retain it after the examination. A written exam: If a written option is used, you will be given 10 minutes to read this paper before starting. You must complete the examination within the allocated time. Your answers must be in ink. You may answer the questions in any order; please make sure that your answers are very clearly labelled and able to be read; it is difficult to allocate marks if your answers cannot be deciphered. You will be provided with paper to record your answers plus also some paper for any notes that you may wish to make. You will be advised of your result at a later date, when marked. An oral exam: You will be given a copy of the exam paper to read as you go progress. You may make any notes on blank paper which should be made available, not on this paper. Each question will be read to you, one at a time, starting from the beginning of the paper. Once you have given your final answer you cannot go back to that question, however you can return to any question you have passed on. The examination must be completed within the allocated time. Two markers will record your correct answers. You will be advised of your result when tabulated. How marks are allocated: One mark is allocated for each question the maximum possible is 50. You must get 38 questions right to pass this exmaination. If you are unsuccessful: If you fail in this examination, you may attempt the alternative paper at your examiner s discretion. 30

33 Level 1 - Option 1 Signals 1. What is this signal? 2. Which umpire makes it? 3. Is this signal made with a CALL? 4. When is this signal made? 5. What does it mean? 6. What is this signal? 7. Which umpire makes it? 8. Is this signal made with a CALL? 9. When is this signal made? 10. What does it mean? 11. What is this signal? 12. Which umpire makes it? 13. Is this signal made with a CALL? 14. When is this signal made? 15. What does it mean? 16. What is this signal? 17. Which umpire makes it? 18. Is this signal made with a CALL? 19. When is this signal made? 20. What does it mean? 21. What is this signal? 22. Which umpire makes it? 23. Is this signal made with a CALL? 24. When is this signal made? 25. What does it mean? 26. What is this signal? 27. Which umpire makes it? 28. Is this signal made with a CALL? 29. When is this signal made? 30. What does it mean? Name 31

34 Level 1 Option 1 True or False Name 31 The nomination of players must be made after the toss 32 A team can only comprise 11 players 33 The captain must be part of the nominated team 34 The toss must be made on the field-of-play 35 The umpires and captains are the sole judges of fair & unfair play 36 The bowler must inform the striker of his Mode of delivery 37 At the start of a match, the bowler s end umpire must call PLAY 38 A signal of No-ball must be made first with a call 39 A Bye is a ball of the over 40 The bowler must have his front foot on the popping crease to be fair 41 An over comprises 6 ball, including No-balls & Wides 42 Runs scored as Byes are credited to the striker 43 Wides can be signalled if the ball touches the striker 44 If a batsman is Run-out, the run in progress is not scored 45 A batsman cannot be dismissed without an appeal 46 A boundary 6 can be signalled off a Wide 47 The striker can be dismissed LBW if the ball pitches outside the line of Leg-stump 48 If the umpires are in doubt on any matter, they must consult 49 The bails must be lifted on the call of TIME 50 The scorers are responsible for the result 32

35 Umpire examination Level 1 Option 2 Question paper NZCUSA

36 NZCUSA Level 1 Umpire examination Option 2 All umpire examinations are conducted under regulations approved by the board of the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association. This examination (and all of the answers required) are based upon the latest edition of Cricket Umpiring Getting started. The maximum time allowed to complete the examination is 60 minutes. This examination paper can be sat as a written or oral exam. You must not write on this paper or retain it after the examination. A written exam: If a written option is used, you will be given 10 minutes to read this paper before starting. You must complete the examination within the allocated time. Your answers must be in ink. You may answer the questions in any order; please make sure that your answers are very clearly labelled and able to be read; it is difficult to allocate marks if your answers cannot be deciphered. You will be provided with paper to record your answers plus also some paper for any notes that you may wish to make. You will be advised of your result at a later date, when marked. An oral exam: You will be given a copy of the exam paper to read as you go progress. You may make any notes on blank paper which should be made available, not on this paper. Each question will be read to you, one at a time, starting from the beginning of the paper. Once you have given your final answer you cannot go back to that question, however you can return to any question you have passed on. The examination must be completed within the allocated time. Two markers will record your correct answers. You will be advised of your result when tabulated. How marks are allocated: One mark is allocated for each question the maximum possible is 50. You must get 40 questions right to pass this exmaination. If you are unsuccessful: If you fail in this examination, you may attempt the alternative paper at your examiner s discretion. 34

37 Level 1 Option 2 Signals 1. What is this signal? 2. Which umpire makes it? 3. Is this signal made with a CALL? 4. When is this signal made? 5. What does it mean? 6. What is this signal? 7. Which umpire makes it? 8. Is this signal made with a CALL? 9. When is this signal made? 10. What does it mean? 11. What is this signal? 12. Which umpire makes it? 13. Is this signal made with a CALL? 14. When is this signal made? 15. What does it mean? 16. What is this signal? 17. Which umpire makes it? 18. Is this signal made with a CALL? 19. When is this signal made? 20. What does it mean? 21. What is this signal? 22. Which umpire makes it? 23. Is this signal made with a CALL? 24. When is this signal made? 25. What does it mean? 26. What is this signal? 27. Which umpire makes it? 28. Is this signal made with a CALL? 29. When is this signal made? 30. What does it mean? Name 35

38 Level 1 - Option 2 True or False Name 31 The umpires are responsible for the selection of the pitch 32 The wickets are pitched on the Popping crease 33 The umpires are the sole judges of Fair & unfair play 34 Only the captains can toss for innings 35 The umpires must retain the match balls when they are not in use 36 Only 11 players may field at any one time 37 The scorers must acknowledge each separate umpire signal 38 The bowler must inform the umpire his Mode of delivery 39 A batsman cannot be dismissed by an umpire without an appeal 40 One run is scored if the striker is Caught, if the batsmen have completed a run 41 The striker can be dismissed Stumped off a Wide 42 The striker can be dismissed LBW off a No-ball 43 No runs are scored if one run is called short even if two are completed 44 The umpire must pre-signal all No-balls & Wides 45 When a batsman is dismissed, the ball must be returned to an umpire 46 A boundary 6 can only be scored off the bat 47 Leg-byes must be disallowed if the striker does not attempt to play the ball or attempt to avoid injury 48 The striker cannot be dismissed LBW if the ball makes contact with him outside the line of Leg-stump 49 The umpires are responsible for the conduct of the players 50 The umpires must confirm the result with the scorers 36

39 Umpire examination Level 1 Option 1 Model answers NZCUSA

40 NZCUSA Level 1 Option 1 Model answers Candidate details Name... Association... Date... General instructions Two options are avaialble for candidates. The exam can be taken either orally or as a written paper. Irrespective of the method used, 10 minutes must be allocated as reading time before attempting the examination. The time allocated for the exam itself is 1 hour. Written: any number of candidates may do so at the same time. If a Reader/Writer is required, the exam must be taken as if it was an oral paper. Writers must accurately record the candidates response. Oral: the examination must be taken seperaly, one at a time. Please ensure all normal examination practices are met. Candidates may not keep any question or their answer paper; they must be returned to the association secretary. Written option instructions to supervisors Once the ready time for the examination has started, any questions from candidates should not be answered. Oral option instructions to readers Once a candidate has given their final answer they cannot go back to that question, however they can return to any question they have passed on. Model answers: This section must NOT be made available to students under any circumstances. How marks are allocated: One mark is allocated for each question the maximum possible is 50. Candidates must answer 38 questions correctly to pass this exmaination. Total marks A pass mark of 80% is required. If a candidate is unsucessful he may attempt another paper at a later date. Notification Ensure the completed answer papers are returned to the secretary of your assocaition or apprioate authority who should arrange for the certificate to be produced and presented. 38

41 Level 1 Option 1 Model answers 1. What is this signal? Bye 2. Which umpire makes it? Bowler s end umpire 3. Is this signal made with a CALL? No 4. When is this signal made? When the ball is dead 5. What does it mean? The runs scored are to be recorded as Byes 6. What is this signal? No-ball 7. Which umpire makes it? Either umpire within his jurisdiction 8. Is this signal made with a CALL? Yes 9. When is this signal made? At the instant of the offence; repeated to the scorers when the ball is dead 10. What does it mean? It was an unfair delivery 11. What is this signal? Wide 12. Which umpire makes it? Only the bowler s end umpire 13. Is this signal made with a CALL? Yes 14. When is this signal made? When the ball passes the striker; repeated to the scorers when the ball is dead 15. What does it mean? The ball was too wide of the striker for him to hit it 16. What is this signal? Leg-bye 17. Which umpire makes it? Only the bowler s end umpire 18. Is this signal made with a CALL? No 19. When is this signal made? When the ball is dead 20. What does it mean? The ball was deflected off the striker; and runs were scored 21. What is this signal? Dead-ball 22. Which umpire makes it? Either umpire 23. Is this signal made with a CALL? Yes 24. When is this signal made? At any time 25. What does it mean? The umpire wishes to stop play; or the bowler s end umpire has disallowed illegal Leg-byes 26. What is this signal? Short run 27. Which umpire makes it? Either umpire 28. Is this signal made with a CALL? Yes 29. When is this signal made? When the ball is dead 30. What does it mean? One of the batsmen ran a short run 39

42 Level 1 - Option 1 Model answers 31 The nomination of players must be made after the toss False 32 A team can only comprise 11 players False, any number 33 The captain must be part of the nominated team True 34 The toss must be made on the field-of-play True 35 The umpires and captains are the sole judges of fair & unfair play False, umpires only 36 The bowler must inform the striker of his Mode of delivery False 37 At the start of a match, the bowler s end umpire must call PLAY True 38 A signal of No-ball must be made first with a call True 39 A Bye is a ball of the over True 40 The bowler must have his front foot on the popping crease to be fair False 41 An over comprises 6 ball, including No-balls & Wides False 42 Runs scored as Byes are credited to the striker False 43 Wides can be signalled if the ball touches the striker False 44 If a batsman is Run-out, the run in progress is not scored True 45 A batsman cannot be dismissed without an appeal True 46 A boundary 6 can be signalled off a Wide False 47 The striker can be dismissed LBW if the ball pitches outside the line of Leg-stump False 48 If the umpires are in doubt on any matter, they must consult True 49 The bails must be lifted on the call of TIME True 50 The scorers are responsible for the result False 40

43 Umpire examination Level 1 Option 2 Model answers NZCUSA

44 NZCUSA Level 1 Option 2 Model answers Candidate details Name... Association... Date... General instructions Two options are avaialble for candidates. The exam can be taken either orally or as a written paper. Irrespective of the method used, 10 minutes must be allocated as reading time before attempting the examination. The time allocated for the exam itself is 1 hour. Written: any number of candidates may do so at the same time. If a Reader/Writer is required, the exam must be taken as if it was an oral paper. Writers must accurately record the candidates response. Oral: the examination must be taken seperaly, one at a time. Please ensure all normal examination practices are met. Candidates may not keep any question or their answer paper; they must be returned to the association secretary. Written option instructions to supervisors Once the ready time for the examination has started, any questions from candidates should not be answered. Oral option instructions to readers Once a candidate has given their final answer they cannot go back to that question, however they can return to any question they have passed on. Model answers: This section must NOT be made available to students under any circumstances. How marks are allocated: One mark is allocated for each question the maximum possible is 50. Candidates must answer 38 questions correctly to pass this exmaination. Total marks A pass mark of 80% is required. If a candidate is unsucessful he may attempt another paper at a later date. Notification Ensure the completed answer papers are returned to the secretary of your assocaition or apprioate authority who should arrange for the certificate to be produced and presented. 42

45 Level 1 Option 2 Model answers 1. What is this signal? Scorers ready? 2. Which umpire makes it? Bowler s end umpire 3. Is this signal made with a CALL? After all are ready; the call pf PLAY 4. When is this signal made? When play is about to start 5. What does it mean? Are the scorers ready to score? 6. What is this signal? No-ball 7. Which umpire makes it? Either umpire 8. Is this signal made with a CALL? Yes 9. When is this signal made? At the instant of the offence, repeated to the scorers when the ball is dead 10. What does it mean? The delivery was unfair 11. What is this signal? Boundary Which umpire makes it? Bowler s end umpire 13. Is this signal made with a CALL? No 14. When is this signal made? When the ball is dead 15. What does it mean? The ball has reached or crossed the boundary 16. What is this signal? Leg-byes 17. Which umpire makes it? Only the bowler s end umpire 18. Is this signal made with a CALL? No 19. When is this signal made? When the ball is dead 20. What does it mean? The ball was deflected off the striker; and runs were scored 21. What is this signal? Dead-ball 22. Which umpire makes it? Either umpire 23. Is this signal made with a CALL? Yes 24. When is this signal made? At any time 25. What does it mean? The umpire wishes to stop play; or the bowler s end umpire has disallowed illegal Leg-byes 26. What is this signal? Revoke 27. Which umpire makes it? Either umpire 28. Is this signal made with a CALL? No 29. When is this signal made? When the ball is dead 30. What does it mean? The umpire made the wrong signal 43

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