Posted on May 6, 2010 by Peter Marshall

Umpiring can be fun when we have a good day!

 Work as a Team
 Run hard, deep into Forward Line ,do the little things
 As no 2 push up to Back of Square when ball is in End Zone
 Look to tap thru or run thru when ball is 35 or more out from goal or volatile situation.
 Forward Observation Ump not controlling mark runs forward eyes directed to goal area…
 Must always Line Player up and set mark when kick to score.
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 I ump must always control mark at set kick, verbally,watching the mark and player with the ball, clear 5m protected area.
 7 sec rule around ground to get play moving. 10 sec at kick in from point being scored.
 Must ensure Ball Player is protected and given ample opportunity to dispose of ball.
 To reward the tackler ensure the tackle is fair and retards the ball user.
 Don’t get Sucked into packs Keep 15m- distance and move around packs.
 Side onto play is the Best position to pay or Not to pay Free kicks.
 Linger after Disposal if in doubt pay downfield.
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 If the ball players elects to or wants to play on (ball behind mark) then allow him as long as the 5m area is clear.
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 Pay the major Free kicks ( Grandma pays in the back seat of the Grandstand) get all head highs, no such thing as a soft head high.
 Don’t get flat footed keep moving ready for next act of play be aware anticipate don’t react…



WHISTLE SIGNAL,TRIGGER,CONTROL.
ENJOY DON’T MAKE IT A CHORE..
Pete Marshall