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Cricket Umpiring - Training Officers Companion L3 (A4b)
Cricket Umpiring - Training Officers Companion L3 (A4b)
Cricket Umpiring - Training Officers Companion L3 (A4b)
Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition 2010
Cricket Umpiring
Training Officers Companion
Level 3
Published by
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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 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.
All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association nzcusa@nzcricket.org.nz
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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.
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. It will be noticed that some slides shown herein have overlays, thus reducing their readability. 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.
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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 seasons 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. The examination is in two parts; an 80% pass mark is required in each. Part 1: An oral one-hour examination on the MCC Laws of Cricket together with any amendments and/or experimental Laws and the most recent edition of The Umpires Companion plus the current NZC 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 New Zealand Cricket. It is hoped, in time, that these qualifications will be adopted by the New Zealand NCEA.
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The PowerPoint Shows for this level are targeted to those who seek to be recognised as competent umpires The books used are:
Both of the above are available to all New Zealand umpires from their respective Umpire & Scorer associations Training Officer. The booklet (above right) may also be purchased from the MCC.
The booklet (right) is also offered to NZ umpires & scorers and may be downloaded from the NZC website. It is designed to be printed A5 by photocopier.
Level 3
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Level3umpire
Syllabus
Requiredstudy: The Umpires Companion Cricket Scoring Getting started The MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code 4th edition 2010 ThesyllabuscomprisestheLawsofCrickettogetherwithanyamendmentsand/or experimentalLaws;andthemostrecenteditionof The Umpires Companion. Competency: AtLevel3umpiresareexpectedtobecompetenttoofficiateinfirstgradeSeniorclub cricket. InadditiontothedetailscontainedforLevel2,umpiresatthislevelshouldknow: Allmethodsofdismissal;Laws30 39 HowabatsmancanbedismissedoffaNoballorWide Howrunscanbescoredwhenabatsmanisdismissed Howasubstitutecancauseadismissalandhowandifanyrunscanbescored Whatoccursifabatsmanretiresandthecircumstancesthatmaypermithimtoresume hisinnings Umpiresshouldalsoknow: Howtopresentthemselvesandassumetheresponsibilitiesofanumpire Theirresponsibilitiestomatchauthorities,thegroundsman,theirumpiringcolleagueand tothescorers Howandwhentocommunicatetotheirumpiringcolleague Howandwhentocommunicatetothescorersandtowaitforacknowledgementofeach separatesignal Whatconstitutesacompletedinnings Whatisrequiredifmistakesinscoringoccur Howaresultcanbeachieved TheReportingprocedures Howandwhentoawardamatchtothenonoffendingside HowandwhenPenaltyrunsmaybeawardedforanoffencebyeitherside Eligibility: Beforebeingeligibletositthisexamination,candidatesmusthaveahistoryofumpiringat clublevelforatleastoneseason. Examinationisintwoparts: Thismaybetakenasanoralorwrittenexaminationasdetailedbelow. RecognisingthateachassociationhasitsownPlayingConditions,thisexaminationhas twocomponentparts: Part1:NZCUSAcomponent:.......64marksrequiredoutoftheavailable80marks. Part2:Localcomponent:.............16marksrequiredoutoftheavailable20marks. Candidatesmustachieveaminimumof80%ofthemarksacrossbothcomponentsto achieveapassmark.
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Level3umpiresyllabus NZCUSAcomponent
Module 1 (57 slides) Pre-Law Spirit/Conduct/Qualities/Dress/Equipment Law 3 The umpires 1 7 & 10 - 15 4 The scorers 1 3 (all) 42 Fair and unfair play 2 27 Appeals 1 9 (all) Module 2 (48 slides) Law 7 The pitch 1 5 (all) 9 The creases 1 4 (all) 3 The umpires 8&9 10 Preparation and maintenance of playing area 1 8 (all) 11 Covering the pitch 1 4 (all) 17 Practice on the field 1 & 2 (all) 41 The fielder 6 42 Fair and unfair play 11 - 14 Module 3 (83 slides) Law 5 The ball 20 Lost-ball 22 The over 24 No-ball 23 Dead-ball 25 Wide-ball 33 Handled-the-ball 34 Hit-the-ball-twice 42 Fair and unfair play Module 4 (80 slides) Law 1 The players 2 Substitutes and Runners 40 The wicket-keeper 41 The fielder 42 Fair and unfair play 31 Timed-out 21 The result 37 Obstructing-the-field 18 Scoring runs Module 5 Law 6 18 21 13 19 32 26 41 42 Module 6 Law 8 28 29 31 35 38 18 24 42 39 (83 slides) The bat Scoring runs The result The follow-on Boundaries Caught Byes and Leg-byes The fielder Fair and unfair play (58 slides) The wicket The wicket is down Batsman out of his ground Bowled Hit-wicket Run-out Runs scored No-ball Fair and unfair play Stumped 1 8 (all) 1 12 (all) 1 10 (all) 1 3 (all) 1 6 (all) 1 5 (all) 1 3 (all) 4 17
13&5 1 4 (all) 1 3 (all) 1 & 2 (all) 1 & 2 (all) 1 5 (all) 10 4 15 & 16 1 3 (all)
Module 7 (56 slides) Law 9 The creases 24 No-ball the feet - Mode 36 L B W Module 8 Law 12 14 15 16 (50 slides) The innings Declarations and Forfeitures Intervals Start / Cessation of play
1 4 (all) 1 10 (all) 1 6 (all) 13& 5-8 1, 4 & 5, 9 & 10, 18 1 & 2 (all) 3 1 6 (all) 10
Module 9 (42 slides) Post-Law Umpires duties & obligations The reporting procedures Penalty runs procedures etc Code of Conduct reports Match reports
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Cricket Umpiring
Levels Modules
Module 3.1
Welcome
By necessity, some matters covered in Level 2 are repeated here but this is not always the case Dependant on the individuals experience this may not be necessary
As you progress through this nine-module course you will find issues raised in one module will be repeated in another This is because many components of the Laws are interrelated
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Welcome
In the first modules of Level 2 we started on the path leading here
Here at Level 3 you will start developing your knowledge further to meet the requirements of New Zealand Cricket and of the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association At the conclusion of this course you will have gone a long way in proving yourself as a knowledgeable umpire Knowledge is but one component to be a complete umpire Another is .... Getting it right on the field-of-play that can only come about with constant practice
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Level 3
An umpire at this level has sat and passed the Level 3 examinations of the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association Individuals seeking confirmation of their ability may take this examination after one season of umpiring and after completing this nine-module course The Level 3 examinations is conducted when required by the respective local association
Level 3
This examination is in two parts Part 1 is on the Laws of Cricket as found in The Umpires Companion and represents 80% of the possible marks Part 2 is a Local component and represents the remaining 20% of the possible marks
Part 1 is set by the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association Part 2 is set by the respective local umpire & scorer association
Required study
The Umpires Companion Cricket Scoring Getting started
The Laws of Cricket 2000 code 4th edition 2010 Your local published playing conditions
Copies of these will be made available to you
Competency
At this level umpires are expected to be competent to officiate in first-grade club matches
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Details of the Level 3 syllabus and modules may be found in The Umpires Companion
How penalty runs may be awarded to one side for an offence committed by the other
Communication
involves at least two people
The completed score-sheet for others to study is but one method
If you are aware of these potential issues life can become so much simpler
This module
In this module we will review aspects of ...
The Spirit of Cricket An umpires equipment and matters in ... Law 3 Law 4 Law 42 Law 27 The umpires The scorers Fair & unfair play Appeals
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- ones opponents
- the captain & team mates - the role of the umpires - and the games traditional values
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A quaint and often forgotten courtesy is worth considering ... Gentlemen remove their hats when shaking hands Particularly those of women
7. Players
- the umpires - the captains and - the players
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A bowlers spell
is that period of time during which he bowls continuously from one end
If he decides to change ends his spell is deemed continuous if he bowls from the other end at the next over available to him that is - two overs later Should there be an interval or interruption disrupting his spell his spell is deemed continuous The minutes of a spell is not counted during an interruption or interval Should a Follow-on or Forfeiture apply - his spell is not continuous
Gove rning bodie s may limit spe lls in some compe titions O the r re strictions may apply to young bowle rs limiting the m to a numbe r of ove rs in a spe ll and prohibiting them from bowling again for a pre de te rmined time 20 or for a numbe r of ove rs
STRIKERS END
unless BOTH captains agree otherwise
This provision may be negated by the playing conditions
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Which shall be the back-up time-piece Any special provisions for obstacles within the field-of-play
i.e. the boundary allowance if the ball makes contact with that obstacle Local provisions shall apply The boundary line
The winner must immediately advise his opponent of his choice to bat or bowl
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Umpires to be advised of
BEFORE the toss umpires should
Be advised which pitch is to be used Be given the nominations for each team including the age group if applicable
If necessary the umpires must instruct the winner of the toss to immediately inform his opponent of his choice to bat or bowl
The umpires should then advise the scorers
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Which is the back-up timepiece The hours of play The times & duration of meal intervals The times of drinks intervals
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The Last-hour signal - if appropriate The result of the toss & who is batting/bowling The umpires must endeavour to clarify as many issues as possible BEFORE play starts
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During every interval & at the end of the match, scorers must confirm with the umpires
The runs scored The wickets taken The overs bowled
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Out
He gives consent for players to re-enter field of play Law 2 He keeps a check on the correctness of the score He periodically inspects the condition of the ball Law 4 Law 42
He keeps an over-view of the score-board He assists & supports his colleague all times
When the ball is dead with the exception of Out, the bowlers end umpire 36 must repeat all signals to the scorers
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Stumped
Hit-wicket
any short runs - deliberate or otherwise Law 38 any forms of unfair play Spirit of Cricket & Law 42
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This call & signal may be made only when the ball is dead SHORT-RUN/s either umpire
The only signal that does not require an acknowledgement is when a batsman is dismissed If a batsman is Not-out then only a call is required
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NOT-OUT
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Order of signals
On occasions umpires are required to make more than one signal to the scorers
The correct order is
1 Penalty runs 2 Short-runs 3 Bowling extras 4 Fielding extras 5 Boundaries these are always signalled first indicating the number of runs TO to be scored No-ball or Wide Bye or Leg-bye Boundary 4 or Boundary 6
Umpires must wait until each separate signal is acknowledged before making the next signal If a doubt exists whether the scorers have correctly recorded the signals re-signal or the nearest umpire should inform them verbally
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NO-BALL
This signal must first be made with a CALL This signal must be repeated to the scorers when the ball is dead Only after the scorers have acknowledged this signal may play resume
This call & signal may be made by either umpire acting within his jurisdiction but must be confirmed 45 by the bowlers end umpire NO-BALL
WIDE-ball
This signal must first be made with a CALL This signal must be repeated to the scorers when the ball is dead Only after the scorers have acknowledged this signal may play resume
Only the bowlers end umpire can make this call & signal and only after the ball has passed the strikers wicket WIDE
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SHORT-RUN/s
This signal must first be made with a CALL This signal must be repeated to the scorers by that umpire when the ball is dead Only after the scorers have acknowledged this signal may play resume
SHORT-RUN
DEAD-BALL
This signal must first be made with a CALL
DEAD-BALL
This signal must be repeated to the scorers by that umpire when the ball is dead Only after the scorers have acknowledged this signal may play resume
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Either umpire can make this call & signal when the ball is dead for any short runs at his end
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However the bowlers end umpire must confirm the signal indicating the number of runs TO be scored
Either umpire can make this call & signal acting within his jurisdiction
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Law 27 - Appeals
An umpire can only dismiss a batsman on Appeal
A batsman is allowed to walk that dismissal stands even though no appeal is made
e.g. there has been a fine edge to the wicket-keeper
Appeals
During play an appeal is only valid if it is made before
the bowler starts his run up (or delivery action) for the next delivery The call of OVER does not invalidate an appeal
All appeals must be considered and answered
Appeals
Hows That ? (or an equivalent) covers all appeals
An Appeal is deemed to be directed at both umpires There is no provision for specific appeals
The fielding side cannot choose who they want out The umpires must decide on what happened first
Appeals
The umpires are required to consult if there is any doubt on a point of fact
i.e. did the ball carry to the fielder ?
A subsequent appeal for another type of dismissal is permitted - but should not be necessary
i.e. a ball caught by wicket-keeper who then stumps the striker If the catch is turned down by the bowlers end umpire the appeal for the stumping is still valid & should be answered by the strikers end umpire
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DEAD-BALL
Appeals
The fielding captain may withdraw any appeal ...
provided he does so before the batsman leaves the field-of-play If the captain makes this choice
the umpire should call & signal DEAD-BALL
Appeals
ALL appeals must be answered
A batsman is either out or not-out The only time when silence is golden is when he is out If he is out signal If he is not out call NOT-OUT
If not accepted the batsman is still out If accepted ... the decision to dismiss is revoked and the batsman must be recalled to the crease
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This should not be necessary if a few moments are taken before answering an appeal
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Appeals
Do not be influenced by a chorus or orchestrated appeal
A quiet appeal is worthy of your consideration Give confident answers Hesitancy and inconsistency leads to contempt Confidence and consistency leads to acceptance If you are not confident in a decision to dismiss your doubt must be in favour of the batsman you must call NOT-OUT
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Cricket Umpiring
Levels Modules
Module 3.2
Module 3.2
In this module we will review
Law 7 Law 9 Law 3 Law 10 Law 11 Law 17 Law 41 Law 42 The pitch The creases The umpires Preparation & maintenance of the playing area Covering the pitch Practice on the field The fielder Unfair play
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If the pitch is not mowed to the correct width side marks may be used to indicate the true width of pitch It is 22 yards (20.12 m) long and 10 feet (3.05 m) wide
i.e. 5 feet (1.52 m) either side of the imaginary centre-line
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Fitness of pitch Only the umpires may decide on the fitness of the pitch for play
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Popping crease
Bowling crease
Return creases
The ground authority has sole responsibility There is no umpire involvement at all
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The whole of the pitch must be rolled The incoming batting captain has a choice of any available roller i.e. the choice of weight If a captain declares, forfeits his innings, or enforces a follow-on the incoming batting captain is entitled to his full 7 minutes of rolling If there is insufficient time available to complete the rolling any additional time required must come out of normal playing time
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Debris must be removed from the pitch before rolling to ensure a clear pitch is rolled
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Law 10 Mowing
The pitch & outfield should be mowed on each match day The umpires must advise the captains if the outfield cannot be mowed and what procedure for the match is to be adopted
Timing
Mowing of the pitch must finish no later than 30 minutes before the start of play e.g. 11:30 am start no later than 11:00 am Mowing of the out-field must be completed no later than 15 minutes before play starts no later than 11:15 am
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During play sawdust may be used to secure footholds provided it does not cause any damage to the pitch
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Removal of covers
The umpires must ensure all covers are removed as soon as conditions permit
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is absolutely PROHIBITED
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on the pitch
After the close of the days play practice is permitted in these areas
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Batsmen
If a batsman offends the time-wasting procedures must be invoked
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The penalty for an infringement is a call of NO BALL - as soon as possible after delivery
These line are joined to enclose the Protected Area It is exactly 2 feet (61 cm) wide
i.e . 1 foot (30.5 cm) on e ach side of the imaginary ce ntre-line
There does NOT have to be any actual damage UNOFFICIALLY 1st occasion only Give a friendly but firm warning to the bowler If this is ineffective invoke the official procedures
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INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain
ACTION
Issue a FINAL WARNING to the bowler This warning applies to that bowler throughout innings at both ends of the pitch
INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain
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INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain at the end of an over when the players change ends
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Report the matter to the offenders management & to the Governing body RECORD the incident in your note book
INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease ASAP The batting captain
INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease ASAP The batting captain
Report the matter to the teams management & to the Governing body RECORD the incident in your note book
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when running
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INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Each incoming batsman
INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Each incoming batsman Report the matter to the offenders management & to the Governing body
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Cricket Umpiring
Levels Modules
Module 3.3
This module
In this module we will review
Law 5 Law 20 Law 22 Law 24 Law 23 Law 25 Law 33 Law 34 Law 42 The ball Lost-ball The over No-ball Dead-ball Wide-ball Handled the ball Hit the ball twice Fair & unfair play
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New ball
Unless agreed otherwise before the match either captain may demand a new ball at the start of each innings
This shows how important it is that all balls be confirmed be fore the match
The ball
New ball in match of more than 1 days duration ...
The fielding captain can demand a new ball after prescribed number of overs has been bowled with old one
The ball
Notification
When a new ball is taken the umpires must ... inform the batsmen at the crease and the scorers - using the prescribed signal When this signal is acknowledged play may resume
as decided by Governing Body of the relevant country but this cannot be less than 75 overs New Zealand Cricket requires 80 overs to be bowled before a new ball can be taken Unlike the law on a Follow-on if no play is possible on day-one the duration of the match remains unchanged for this law
If a new ball is taken mid-over that part over counts as a full over when calculating when the next new ball may be taken
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The ball
Irregular checking of the ball
The umpires must make frequent & irregular checks on the ball .. to ensure it has retained its integrity ... normal wear & tear accepted and has not been unlawfully tampered with by players
Law 20 Lost-ball
The call of Lost-ball is a rare event in the modern game
The ball must become lost, or be irretrievable within the field-of-play
Ball gauges
Ball gauges are available to assist the checking of the ball Two rings
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The ball should pass through one ring but not the other
Law 20 Lost-ball
On the call of Lost-ball the ball becomes automatically dead A farcical situation could develop as the batsmen continue running while the fielders attempt to retrieve the ball Umpires should resist the temptation of stepping in to stop play
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unless the innings is closed They are NOT additional balls of the over
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Degree of certainty
The umpire must have a high degree of certainty that the ball has been unfairly delivered
It is not sufficient for him to believe it might have been unfair
Only if absolutely certain then one umpire must call & signal NO BALL
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If successful ...
either umpire must call & signal NO-BALL then DEAD-BALL On Appeal the striker must be dismissed - Run-out
- NOT Bowled
There is only a brief window of opportunity for the bowler to attempt this The ball must be in-play It must occur BEFORE the bowler enters his delivery stride
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That invalid ball is NOT counted as a ball of the over It was a No-ball Therefore it must be re-bowled Ensure the scorers record the dismissal correctly RECORD the incident in your note book
If unsuccessful ...
or if the bowler attempts to run-out the striker after entering his delivery stride ... either umpire must call & signal NO-BALL and allow play to continue as for any other No-ball That invalid ball is NOT counted as a ball of the over It was a No-ball Therefore it must be re-bowled
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The umpire must call & signal NO-BALL The striker may hit this ball & score runs provided 22 the ball does not stop in-front of his wicket
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Any other penalty for illegal fielding are always signalled and recorded as PENALTY RUNS
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(iv) it becomes trapped between the bat and person of the striker or between items of his 32 clothing or equipment
or the clothing of an umpire (vi) it LODGES in a protective helmet worn by a fielder (vii)illegal fielding takes place or the ball hits helmet behind the wicket-keeper
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the fielders are showing no interest in taking a wicket and the batsmen have lost interest in scoring runs
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While the ball may be considered dead by the players it is advantageous if the umpire calls DEAD-BALL
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(ii) there is serious injury to (i) he intervenes in any case of unfair play
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If the ball is called DEAD after the striker has had a chance to play it that ball is a valid ball and is counted as a ball of the over
If the striker is DELIBERATELY DISTRACTED whilst preparing to receive or whilst playing at a valid ball it becomes invalid and is NOT counted as a ball of the over
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for him to hit it with his bat with a normal cricket stroke Both balls are the same distance from the striker This ball is easier to hit
from where he is standing in a normal guard position If the ball is within his reach and he fails to hit it and runs 47 are scored that ball must be signalled as Byes
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Both balls are the same distance from the striker Is the lower ball a WIDE ?
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Not a Wide
If the ball makes contact with the striker it cannot be called WIDE
If the striker moves to bring the ball within his reach he negates a Wide
Had he stayed in a normal guard position the ball would have been within his reach
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The bowler gains credit for Hit-wicket & Stumped but not for the others
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That means runs can be scored and the striker can be dismissed in another fashion
On appeal
an offending batsman must be dismissed by the bowlers end umpire A batsman is permitted to handle the ball to avoid injury
This is an instinctive reaction as opposed to a deliberate act If the ball is handed back to a fielder without consent and that act prevents the fielder fielding the ball this becomes Obstructing the Field
All runs completed before the offence plus any No-ball or Wide are scored The bowler is not credited with this dismissal
The striker may use any part of bat or body when hitting the ball twice except his hand Runs cannot be scored as a result of a 2 nd hit except as overthrows
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the bowlers end umpire must dismiss him Hit the ball twice
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Wilful
Wilful
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Overthrows
If one throw leads to another resulting in an Overthrow and the ball reaches the boundary from the last throw only the FINAL throw is considered Only the runs completed and in progress if they have crossed after the instant of the FINAL throw are scored
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Overthrows
2 Scenarios - overthrows
1 The striker hits the ball MORE than once and the batsmen run The batsmen have not crossedat the instant of the fielders throw That run if completed IS scored 2 The striker hits the ball MORE than once and the batsmen run The batsmen have crossed before the fielder throws the ball That run if completed is NOT scored
Wilful
Wilful
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INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the Governing body
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ACTION
Change the ball with one of comparable wear Award 5 Penalty runs to the batting side Direct the captain to SUSPEND the bowler who bowled the preceding ball He may NOT bowl again in that innings Another bowler must complete the over
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INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the offenders management & to the Governing body
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All such deliveries are unfair irrespective of their direction even if they are unlikely to cause injury If a bowler delivers such a ball the bowlers end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL
The height being when the striker is standing upright at the Popping crease
The strikers end umpire can assist by indicating the height of the delivery
The strikers end umpire can assist by indicating the height of the delivery
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when standing upright at the Popping crease the laws required the bowlers end umpire to call & signal NO-BALL
If he is satisfied it was DELIBERATE he must call & signal NO-BALL then the ball becomes dead direct the captain to SUSPEND the bowler forthwith Penalty runs are NOT awarded The bowler is punished by the suspension The umpire must then invoke the Reporting procedures
It is an unfair delivery
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Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the offenders management & to the Governing body
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Module 3.4
Law Law Law Law Law Law Law Law Law
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This module
In this module we will review ...
1 2 40 41 42 31 21 37 18 The players Substitutes & Runners The wicket-keeper The fielder Fair & unfair play Timed-out The result Obstructing the field Scoring runs
Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition 2010
Nomination of players
Law 1.2 requires both captains to nominate his players to the umpires no later than 30 minutes before the start of play and states that, after the nomination, no player can be changed without the consent of the opposing captain NZC requires the nomination to take place prior to the toss The toss shall take place no later than 1 hour before the start of play has listed its PLAYER PRIORITY FOR SELECTION This permits players to be replaced if they are being promoted to a higher grade match It does not apply if a player is returning after being promoted
NZC
Team lists
Before the toss the players must be nominated in writing to the umpires
The laws require the captain to toss for innings If he is not available his deputy who must be a nominated player must fulfil all the captains obligations
This card me e ts the re quirements of Law and playing conditions of New Zealand Cricket It pe rmits more or le ss than 11 playe rs to be nominated howe ve r only 11 may field at any time It can be advantage ous having officials named Be cause of their de sire to prote ct young bodies NZC has place d limits on young bowle rs The age group of e ach playe r should be e nte re d Note the symbols use d to de note the Captain & the Wicket-keepe r 5
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Replacement players
Replacement player or Substitute ?
A replacement player is someone who has replaced a nominated player This is usually authorised before the match starts After the toss a nominated player may only be replaced with consent of opposing captain A substitute can only take a limited part in the game
He covers a temporary absence of a nominated player He may only act as a replacement fieldsman He may NOT bat, bowl, keep-wicket or act as captain
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Batsman retiring
During his innings a batsman may retire at any time
If necessary - the umpire must be informed of the reason
If he retires because of illness, injury or any unavoidable cause he may resume his innings without consent only on the fall of a wicket or following another retirement If, for any reason, he is unable to do so, he is recorded as
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Batsman retiring
If, during his innings, a batsman wishes to retire he must inform the umpire of the reason
If his retirement for any reason other than illness injury or some totally acceptable reason acceptable to the umpire
Substitute players
The captain
must be one of the nominated players If he is not available a deputy must act for him The deputy must be a nominated player The captain is responsible for the game being played in the Spirit of the Game and the Laws
From time to time the umpires must consult the captain ... therefore they must know who is the captain and deputy
He may resume his innings but only with the consent of the opposing captain If for any reason, or he is unable to do so he is recorded as
Retired Out
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If possible he must have already batted He must wear same type of external protective equipment as the batsman for whom he is running He must carry a bat
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Wherever the ball is hit the bowlers end umpire should always move to the same side as his colleague
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The non-striker and the runner have NOT crossed On Appeal the injured batsman must be dismissed Run-out No runs are scored
Run-out
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The injured batsman has left his safe ground On Appeal the injured batsman must be dismissed Run-out No runs are scored
On Appeal
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On Appeal
call & signal DEAD-BALL Return the batsmen to their original ends No runs are scored
wait until the ball becomes dead No-one is out Call & signal DEAD-BALL
O n Appe al the injured batsman must be dismissed Run-out He has le ft his safe ground
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This does not mean he can come in to bat as #5 His side must be 5 wickets down Away-time provisions are discounted at the end of a days play and are not be carried into a new day
It can be seen how important it is to keep notes on when a player leaves the field and when he returns
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A player cannot return without the umpires consent Consent can be given at any time when the ball is dead If a player fails to take the field at the start of an innings or leaves the field during play he must inform the umpire of the reason
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ACTION
Call & signal DEAD-BALL Award 5 Penalty runs to batting side That ball is not counted as a ball of the over It must be re-bowled
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Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the offenders management & to the Governing body
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when standing back from his wicket when standing up to his wicket
He loses his rights to be treated as a keeper & becomes an ordinary fielder if he discards his gloves and/or pads or moves away from a traditional wicket-keeping position
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The strikers end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL the instant of the offence
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The strikers end umpire must call & signal NO-BALL the instant of the offence
Fielders
Fielders are NOT permitted to wear gloves or any external leg guards
The umpires consent is required if any fielder requires any form of hand or finger protection A fielder is only permitted to field the ball with his person Severe penalties apply if this provision is breached
or his clothing
i.e. creating a pouch in his jersey
a discarded glove
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Protective helmets
The protective helmet belonging to the fielding side ...
5 Penalty runs must be awarded to the batting side BUT the reporting procedures are NOT invoked
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5 Penalty runs entered in that line credited to the batting side scored as a Wide extra scored as a Wide extra
TOTAL 8 runs Wide is called & signalled The batsmen complete 1 run A fielder stops the ball illegally 1 runs 1 run
TOTAL 7 runs
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anything other than a minor adjustment to a fielders stance or position must be considered significant
anything other than a minor adjustment to a fielders stance or position, or a movement towards the striker should be regarded as insignificant any movement off-line or away from striker is significant
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ACTION
Call & signal DEAD-BALL All runs completed and attempted are scored even if the batsmen have not crossed Award 5 Penalty runs to the batting side Neither batsman can be dismissed off that delivery That ball is not a ball of the over It must be re-bowled
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INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the offenders management & to the Governing body Umpires should consult before taking any action
Accidental collisions between players are part of the game and should not normally be considered deliberate If the umpires deem any action to be DELIBERATE they must act and follow the prescribed procedure If at the instant of the offence, the batsmen have NOT crossed they continue to the ends they were running to
The ultimate sanction against offenders occurs after the 2 nd offence
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ACTION
Call & signal DEAD-BALL The striker hits the ball and the batsmen complete 2 runs They turn to start their 3 rd when a fielder deliberately obstructs a running batsman 3 runs credited to the striker debited to the bowler Issue First & Final WARNING to the captain This warning applies to the whole team for the balance of that innings Neither batsman can be dismissed off that delivery That ball is not a ball of the over It must be re-bowled
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Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain
DEAD-BALL
5 Penalty runs entered in that line TOTAL 8 runs - credited to the batting side
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ACTION
Call & signal DEAD-BALL Award 5 Penalty runs to the batting side Neither batsman can be dismissed off that delivery That ball is not a ball of the over It must be re-bowled
INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the offenders management & to the Governing body
The non-striker should be ready when the striker is ready The bowler should be ready to commence his run-up when his captain has set the field, and the batsmen are ready If for any reason, either side attempts to slow the game down the umpire must consider if those acts are Time wasting He must if necessary call & signal DEAD-BALL and consult his colleague
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Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain
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Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the offenders management & to the Governing body
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Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the offenders management & to the Governing body
INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain Each incoming batsman to receive the Final Warning ASAP The batting captain
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Law 31 Timed-out
Following the fall of a wicket the incoming batsman has 3 minutes to be in a position to play
either to face the next ball ... or for his partner to do so unless the players have cause to leave the field If the incoming batsman is not ready to play within 3 minutes on Appeal he must be dismissed by the bowlers end umpire
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Timed-out
It is not possible to dismiss a batsman if you do not know who he is
You must wait until a batsman arrives at the crease before answering the appeal to dismiss him This dismissal is not possible if a session of play is not in progress If at the fall of a wicket an interval starts ... Timed-out is not possible because PLAY has not been called for the re-start of play
Timed-out
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If in doubt the the umpires should consult and agree A batsman may not return the ball to a fielder without consent If he does so and consent is NOT been given or implied On Appeal the umpire must dismiss the offender
unless
the obstruction prevents a catch then it is ALW AYS the striker who is dismissed even if he is the non-offender
The fact that he may be an innocent party is irrelevant
Plus
any NO-BALL or WIDE called & signalled and any Penalty runs awarded
If the striker legally hits the ball twice and in doing so he obstructs a catch On Appeal ... he must be dismissed
However if the obstruction prevents a catch being taken no runs are scored
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Module 3.5
Module 5
In this module we will review ...
Law 6 Law 18 Law 21 Law 13 Law 19 Law 32 Law 26 Law 41 Law 42 The bat Scoring runs The result The follow-on Boundaries Caught Byes & Leg-byes The fielder Fair & unfair play
Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition 2010
Measurements
These are detailed in Appendix E to the Laws
The overall length of the bat shall not exceed ... 38 inches (96.5 cm) The overall width of the bat shall not exceed ... 4 inches (10.8 cm) at its widest part There are no profile or weight restrictions
Grades of bats
Law 6 provides for 4 grades of bats ...
Grades A, B, C & D Grade A Grade B & C is the top grade and may be used at all levels
Moratorium
and lower ... may be used in any grade approved by the Governing body There is an interim moratorium in place world-wide that .. as many players may have purchased their bats in good faith ... they should to be able to use them until the end of their natural life Unless match regulations specifically prohibit their use players should not be prevented from using bats that would otherwise be illegal
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Commercial identification
Bats may have commercial identification on the blade ...
on the face ...
Only grade C bats may have cloth coverings on the blade Cloth coverings are not permitted in grade A & B bats
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Inserts
Solid materials may be inserted into grade B & C bats
provided that material is wood These may be side inserts ...
Toe protection
To prevent damage to the toe of a bat additional protection is permitted on all grades of bats but that protection shall not extend over any other surface
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Repair coverings
All grades of bats ...
may have plastic or similar taping for repair
Such materials shall not extend more than 0.79 inches (2 cm) on either side of the damaged area or be more than 0.04 inches (1 mm) thick
Grade C bats only ... The blade may be covered with a cloth material to a maximum thickness of 0.012 inches (0.3 mm) Any covering must not cause any unacceptable damage to the ball
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the applicable grading labels are present the length & width of bats conform nothing other than wood is visible in the blade itself coverings will not cause unacceptable damage to the ball side & toe inserts and external toe guard comply
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Should it appear that it might be illegal the umpires must furnish a report to the Governing body
Illegal bats
It all depends on when an illegal bat is noticed and if it is relevant to that match
If the umpires have followed the requirements of law and inspected all bats before the match this should never happen on the field-of-play In all cases the umpire should consult his colleague If a batsman uses or intends to use an illegal bat ...
the umpires should advise that batsman, his captain and the opposing captain of the breach If a legal bat is not available and provided both captains agree the captains must be informed that the breach requires reporting However the batsman should be permitted to play with that bat
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The bat
Confirming the width
The bat must be no wider than 4 inches (10.8 cm) If in doubt the width must be measured Very few umpires will carry a measure or callipers onto the field-of-play However an alternative measure is at hand A bail should be 4 5/16 inches (10.95 cm) long That is 1/16 inch (1.56 mm) longer than the maximum permitted width of a bare bat If the bat (without taping) is as wide as a bail is long it does NOT comply
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Short runs
Short runs
are runs where a batsman failed to complete a run when starting the next If the umpire considers the act accidental when the ball becomes dead the respective umpire must call & signal SHORT-RUN to the scorers using the formal signal While the short run is NOT scored, the next run is Where that next run starts is irrelevant
When the ball is dead - with the sole exception of Out the bowlers end umpire must repeat all signals to the scorers
Short runs
Both umpires call & signal SHORT-RUN
If 2 runs were attempted only one run can be called short If more than 2 or more runs were attempted the umpires must call & signal DEAD-BALL to consult and confirm which run/s should NOT be scored If they confirm it was the same run - one run is NOT scored If they confirm that different runs were short then those runs are NOT to be scored In all cases where runs are called short the bowlers end umpire must re-signal the scorers to advise the number of runs to be scored
Signal 1 run or 2 runs to be scored etc as appropriate
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ACTION
When the ball becomes dead Issue FIRST & FINAL warning to both batsmen Disallow all runs scored off that ball Allow the runs awarded for penalties Return the batsmen to their original ends
INFORM
Your colleague The fielding captain Each incoming batsman ASAP The batting captain
ACTION
When the ball becomes dead Disallow all runs scored off that ball Allow the runs awarded for penalties Award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side Return the batsmen to their original ends
INFORM
Your colleague The fielding captain Each incoming batsman ASAP The batting captain Report the incident to the offenders management & to the Governing body
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The batsmen must return to their original ends when A boundary is scored Runs are disallowed An injured batsman runs himself out
e.g. illegal Leg-byes are disallowed
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Statement of result
The side that scores the most runs is the winner ...
either by Wickets or by Runs If the side batting last achieves the target score they win by the number of Wickets yet to fall If the side batting last is All-out and failed to reach the target score their opponents win by the number of Runs scored more than their opponents If the side fielding last wins having batted only once and their opponents have batted twice the win is by an Innings & Runs
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Mistakes in scoring
Having left field-of-play a mistake is found in the score-book
provided Time & Overs permit the umpires must instruct both captains to resume play Play must then continue until either a result has been achieved, or time has been reached, and the allocated overs have been bowled Overs must NOT be deducted for time spent off the field
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Absolutely Not
This clause is quite specific ... The result ... must be The result as declared by the umpires accepted by both captains must stand
Mistakes in scoring
If time has NOT been reached, or the required number of overs have NOT been bowled
but conditions prevent a return to the field The umpires must confer with the scorers ... The umpires must agree on the final score ... Having agreed on the amended result The umpires must then inform both captains of the true result Both captains must accept the amended result which cannot be overturned even if subsequent checking of the score-books suggests otherwise
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Mistakes in scoring
If play cannot continue ... the result as amended shall stand If play can continue and one captain refuses to
that constitutes a refusal to play
The umpires must award the match to the non-offending side An appeal is NOT necessary
RECORD the incident in your note book as a report may be necessary
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A Tie
A Tie can only be achieved if ...
the side batting last is All-out and having completed their innings they have failed to achieve the target score while there is time, or overs, or balls still to be bowled
A Draw
If the match is NOT won by either side ...
and it is NOT a Tie ...
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The follow-on
After the call of PLAY
play actually starts as soon as the bowler starts his run-up or bowling action If for any reason the start of play is delayed a day the duration of the match is shortened If there is no play at all on the first day the follow-on requirements are adjusted by one day If there is no play at all on the first two days the follow-on requirements are adjusted by two days Any loss of play on subsequent days is ignored
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Lead on first-innings
The lead on the first innings is predetermined by the number of scheduled days of the match
In a match of one-days duration In a match of two-days In a match of three or four-days In a match of five-days or more the follow-on score is the follow-on score is the follow-on score is the follow-on score is 75 runs 100 runs 150 runs 200 runs
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100 runs
Therefore the visitors must score 335 runs to avoid the follow-on In a 2-day match the visitors score 377 less 100 add 1 Equals Therefore the home side must score 277 runs to avoid the follow-on 377 runs 278 runs
Law 19 - Boundaries
Before the toss ...
the umpires must agree on the boundaries and the boundary allowances If no other agreement is made the allowances are ... 4 runs if the ball reaches the boundary having contacted the ground or a participant within the boundary marking 6 runs if the ball is struck by the bat on the full onto, or over the boundary marking Having agreed on the boundary allowances the umpires must inform both captains and the scorers
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Boundaries
Obstacles within field of play ...
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Boundaries
Overhanging trees & bushes ...
Boundaries
Boundary fences & walls ...
Agree where the boundary is It is where the fence touches the ground This is a Boundary 4
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Decide before toss whether or not they are a boundary If they are NOT a boundary 49 the striker can be dismissed Caught off that obstruction
If the ball goes through the fence on the full This is a Boundary 6
Boundaries
If there is no line between the markers ...
The boundary is an imaginary straight line between the markers The difference between a painted line and an imaginary one shows how much playing area can be lost
Boundaries
The actual boundary is that part of the line closest to the pitch ...
A Boundary is scored as soon as the ball contacts that front part of the rope or line closest to the pitch
Boundary 4
If the ball lands on the line or rope on the full or outside the field-of-play or is fielded outside the field-of-play
Boundary 6
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Boundary 4
If a fielder makes contact with the ball AND makes contact with the boundary a boundary is scored
Boundary 4
If a fielder makes contact with the ball AND makes contact with the boundary
A boundary is scored
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Not-out Boundary 4
If a fielder has any part of their body on OR over the boundary and ...
the ball makes contact with their body with one or both feet over the boundary line This is a Boundary 6
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This is a Boundary 4
Not-out Boundary 4
Although the ball has not reached the boundary ...
The boundary is re-defined to be in-front of the sight-screen
Sight-screens
By law - sight-screens are always outside the boundary
the fielder has some part of her body grounded outside the field-of-play
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Sight-screens
If the ball contacts the sight-screen a boundary is scored
Overthrows
Overthrows occur when ...
a fielder throws or kicks the ball, and that act permits the batsmen to complete or score more runs The act of throwing/kicking may be accidental or deliberate
Law 32 - Caught
Only the striker can be dismissed Caught
On Appeal this decision is made by the bowlers end umpire If he has a doubt that the ball was properly caught he may call & signal DEAD-BALL and consult his colleague who may have been in a better position to SEE the catch If a doubt remains the striker must be given the benefit of that doubt
Caught
This dismissal is NOT permitted off a No-ball and it is impossible off a Wide
If the batsman is dismissed Caught no runs are scored even if a run has been completed before the catch
NOT-OUT
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Caught
This dismissal can only occur if the ball has been struck by the strikers ...
bat, or a hand holding the bat The act of taking the catch ... starts when the fielder makes first contact with the ball, and ends when he has complete control over both the ball, and his own movement
During the act of catching, the fielder can leave the field-of-play and return provided he was not in contact with the ball outside the field-of-play
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A fair catch
It is a fair catch if the ...
catch is completed within the field-of-play catch is completed by another fielder ball is hugged to the body of the fielder ball is accidentally lodges in clothing of a fielder ball lodges in wicket-keepers pads ball rebounds off an umpire or either batsman ball is caught after it has been legally hit a second time ball is in a hand and that hand is touching the ground provided the ball does not touch ground
Not-out - Caught
It is NOT a fair catch if ...
the catch is starts or is completed outside the field-of-play NO-BALL has been called & signalled the ball makes contact with the ground before being caught the ball lodges in the clothing of an umpire the ball lodges in a helmet worn by a batsman or fielder the ball lodges in the clothing or equipment of a batsman the ball rebounds off a helmet worn by a fielder the ball is illegally fielded the striker is out Bowled 69 Caught takes precedence over all dismissals except Bowled
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Not-out - Caught
The striker cannot be dismissed caught if ...
the ball becomes trapped between his bat and person OR between items of his clothing or equipment
DEAD-BALL
A boundary catch
The fielders first contact with the ball must be when some part of his person is grounded within the boundary or If the fielder is airborne his final contact with the ground before touching the ball must be inside the boundary If a fielder is outside the boundary then jumps to catch or to deflect the ball back inside the boundary it is a Boundary 6
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WITHOUT the ball contacting the strikers bat, or a hand holding the bat They are not debited against the bowler Any runs scored are credited to appropriate Fielding extras Fielding extras are counted as balls of the over They must not be re-bowled
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Byes
If any ball, other than a No-ball or Wide
passes the striker without touching his bat or person and runs are scored
Leg-byes
If any ball, other than a No-ball ...
makes contact with the striker but not his bat having made a genuine attempt to hit the ball with his bat, or he made some attempt to avoid being hit by the ball and runs are completed When the ball becomes dead the umpire must signal the scorers using the formal Leg-bye signal A call is NOT required
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Leg-byes disallowed
Leg-byes can only be allowed if the striker ...
made a genuine attempt to play the ball with his bat, or he made some movement to avoid being hit by the ball
i.e. to avoid injury If the umpire is satisfied that NEITHER of these two criteria were met when the batsmen have completed one run OR when the ball reaches the boundary he must call & signal DEAD-BALL to disallow the run/s, and return the batsmen to their original ends
Legitimate Leg-byes
Did the striker make a genuine attempt to play the ball with his bat ?
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Avoiding injury
Did the striker attempt to avoid being hit by the ball ?
If the umpire is satisfied he did
when the ball becomes dead all runs scored off that delivery must be signalled as Leg-byes
Disallowed Leg-byes
Did the striker playing a genuine stroke at the ball ?
If YES
When the ball becomes dead all runs scored off that delivery must be signalled as Leg-byes
If NO
When one run is completed, or when the ball reaches the boundary the umpire must call & signal DEAD-BALL to disallow the Leg-byes THEN direct the batsmen to return to their original ends
THEN direct the batsmen to return to their original ends No runs are scored
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The wicket The wicket is down Batsman out of his ground Bowled Hit-wicket Run-out Scoring runs No-ball Fair & unfair play Stumped
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Levels Modules
Module 3.6
Module 6
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Law 8 Law 28 Law 29 Law 31 Law 35 Law 38 Law 18 Law 24 Law 42 Law 39 The wicket The wicket is down Batsman out of his ground Bowled Hit-wicket Run-out Scoring runs No-ball Fair & unfair play Stumped
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one bail is completely removed both bails are completely removed from the top of the stumps, or from the top of the stumps
These bails are NOT completely removed They are dislodged The wicket is NOT down
One bail is dislodged One bail is completely removed from top of stumps
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Removing the bails with the arm, and with the ball in the hand of that arm Completely removing one or both bails
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The stump has been removed but the ball is NOT in that hand
A bail has been removed but NOT with the ball in-hand
NOT-OUT
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NOT-OUT
A bail has been removed but NOT with the ball in-hand
A bail has been removed but NOT with the ball in-hand
NOT-OUT
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The bails must be replaced as soon as conditions permit A good reason why umpires should have heavy bails
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Batsmen are not required to cross mid-pitch
They can cross at any point between the popping creases
A batsmans ground
While the ball is in-play ... a batsman can leave his ground to score runs
They have NOT crossed they are equal they have NOT crossed They have crossed they seek ownership of the other end
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Having crossedand made good their ground from end-to-end one run is added to the batting side's score
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Batsmen crossing
If the batsmen cross ...
they seek ownership of the other ground
A batsmans ground
GROUNDED BEHIND
These key words must guide an umpire when determining whether the batsman is in HIS ground he must be BOTH It is not good enough for the batsman to be ON the popping crease at his end The batsman or his bat-in-hand must be behind the popping crease marking
The key word is CROSSED If they have NOT crossed they have left their safe ground and may be dismissed
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Batsman out-of-his-ground
The batsman is out-of-his-ground if he does not have
his person or his bat (in hand)
Batsman out-of-his-ground
Is the batsman in his ground ?
NO the bat is not in-hand NO the bat is not in-hand
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Law 30 - Bowled
Only the striker can be dismissed Bowled
If necessary an appeal is answered by the bowlers end umpire
An appeal is not always required the batsman Walks The striker is entitled to wait until he is dismissed by the umpire If he has a doubt that the wicket was properly broken the umpire may consult his colleague DEAD-BALL who may have been in a better position to SEE No runs are scored This dismissal is not permitted off a No-ball This dismissal is impossible off a Wide Never dismiss a batsman if he Walks He is demonstrating good sportsmanship
Bowled
On appeal striker must be dismissed Bowled
if the ball-in-play breaks his wicket having been fairly delivered even if it hit his bat or person first
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How out ?
A match scenario
A fair ball is delivered
it hits the striker on the pads then his bat it then breaks the wicket and is then caught by the wicket-keeper ... not a NO-BALL
Law 35 Hit-wicket
Only the striker can be dismissed Hit-wicket
If necessary an appeal is answered by the strikers end umpire LB W ? Bowled ? Caught ?
An appeal is not always required the batsman Walks The striker is entitled to wait until he is dismissed by the umpire If he has a doubt that the wicket was properly broken the umpire may consult his colleague DEAD-BALL who may have been in a better position to SEE No runs are scored This dismissal is NOT permitted off a No-ball This dismissal IS possible off a Wide Never dismiss a batsman if he Walks He is demonstrating good sportsmanship
who while the striker is out-of-his-ground breaks the stumps with the ball in-hand ... Stumped ?
Bowled takes precedence over all other dismissals This dismissal is Bowled
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Hit-wicket
On appeal
the striker must be dismissed Hit-wicket if while he is receiving or preparing to receive a delivery even if the ball hit his bat or person first his wicket is broken by his person or equipment or part of his equipment i.e. part of his broken bat The striker is vulnerable to being dismissed Hit-wicket
from the time the bowler enters his delivery stride, until he sets off for his first run immediately after playing the ball, or after he has had an opportunity to play the ball a second time while legally attempting to guard his wicket
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Hit-wicket
The striker is NOT-OUT Hit-wicket if the bowler
fails to deliver the ball DEAD-BALL or has not entered his delivery stride
Hit-wicket
The striker must be dismissed Hit-wicket if
Law 38 Run-out
On appeal either batsman can be dismissed Run-out
If necessary an appeal is answered by the respective umpire
An appeal is not always required the batsman Walks The batsman is entitled to wait until he is dismissed If there is a doubt that the wicket was properly broken the umpire may consult his colleague DEAD-BALL who may have been in a better position to SEE
his hat/helmet falls onto his stumps or he steps back onto his stumps
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Run-out
On appeal a batsman must be dismissed Run-out if ...
while the ball is in-play his wicket is fairly broken he is out-of-his-ground
Run-out
A batsman is NOT-OUT if ...
while the ball is in-play having made good his ground he leaves it to avoid possible injury (Law 29)
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Who is Run-out ?
When both batsmen are out of their ground ...
Who is Run-out ?
If a batsman remains in his ground ...
It is the batsman nearest the broken wicket who is out In this case - the striker is Run-out
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Who is Run-out ?
The non-striker remains his ground
Not-out - Run-out
A batsman CANNOT be run-out ...
if the ball rebounds directly off a fielder's helmet onto the wicket The ball remains in-play A subsequent run-out attempt may be made If the ball is hit directly onto the opposite wicket and it is NOT touched by a fielder the batsman is NOT-OUT
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Law 39 - Stumped
On appeal only the striker can be dismissed Stumped
If necessary an appeal is answered by the strikers end umpire
An appeal is not always required the batsman Walks The batsman is entitled to wait until he is dismissed If there is a doubt that the wicket was properly broken the umpire may consult his colleague DEAD-BALL who may have been in a better position to SEE
Stumped
On appeal the striker must be dismissed Stumped
if the wicket-keeper acting alone breaks HIS wicket while the striker is out-of-his-ground and provided he was not in the act of running
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Stumped
On appeal the striker can be dismissed Stumped off a Wide The striker is NOT-OUT if it was a NO-BALL, or if the ball was deflected off a helmet worn by any fielder
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Stumped
A match scenario ...
The scores are equal when WIDE is called & signalled the match is over on that call The Wide is scored any appeal must be disallowed A result has been achieved by the side batting last
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Unfair play
BEFORE delivery the bowler is permitted to attempt to run-out the non-striker ... If successful ...
the bowlers end umpire must call & signal DEAD-BALL then On Appeal dismiss the non-striker Run-out That ball is NOT counted as a ball of the over because the striker never faced it It must be re-bowled
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Unfair play
BEFORE delivery the bowler is permitted to attempt to run-out the non-striker ... If un-successful ...
or if the bowler has already entered his delivery stride The umpire must call & signal DEAD-BALL and disallow any appeal That ball is NOT counted as a ball of the over because the striker never faced it It must be re-bowled
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Law 24 No-ball
BEFORE delivery the bowler is permitted to throw the ball in an attempt to run-out the striker ... If successful ...
Either umpire must call & signal NO-BALL then DEAD-BALL On Appeal, dismiss the striker Run-out - NOT Bowled That ball is NOT counted as a ball of the over because it was a No-ball It must be re-bowled
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No-ball
BEFORE delivery the bowler is permitted to throw the ball in an attempt to run-out the striker ... If un-successful ...
Either umpire must call & signal NO-BALL and disallow any appeal Play may continue until the ball becomes dead That ball is NOT counted as a ball of the over because it was a No-ball It must be re-bowled
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ACTION
Call & signal DEAD-BALL Return the batsmen to their original ends Award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side
INFORM
Your colleague The batsmen at the crease The fielding captain ASAP The batting captain
If successful
that batsman must be dismissed - Run-out
If un-successful ...
either umpire must call & signal DEAD-BALL as soon as the batsmen have crossed, and invoke the ACTION & INFORM procedures
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Module 7
In this module we will review ...
Law 9 Law 24 Law 24 Law 36 The creases Mode of delivery No-ball LB W (the feet)
Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition 2010
Popping crease
The Bowling cre ase is EXACTLY 8 fe e t 8 inche s (2.64 me tre s) long Bowling crease The two Re turn cre ases must be no le ss than 8 fe e t (2.44 metres) long
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Return creases
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Mode of delivery
Mode of delivery
NO-BALL
The creases
Thus the striker can expect the ball to be delivered from within these zones ...
The creases
If the bowler changes his Mode, or delivers the ball substantially outside these areas ...
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behind the Popping Crease The delivery stride starts when ... the bowler lands his back foot prior to delivery
This is acceptable
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The whole of the front foot infront of the Popping Crease is unacceptable
This is acceptable
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If the front foot is lands on or is raised over that imaginary line This is fair
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No-ball
Bowling from behind the umpire ...
is NOT automatically unfair The angle of delivery must be considered
If the ball is delivered comparatively close to the umpire he must be reasonably sure that the back foot was inside the Return Crease
No-ball
Bowling from behind the umpire
If the ball travels down the pitch at an angle ...
the umpire may consider that the back foot was not inside the Return Crease extension If the umpire is NOT entirely satisfied that the back foot complies he must call & signal ... NO-BALL
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Any additional runs are scored and are credited to the striker if off the bat or as No-ball extras If not off the bat the signals are No-ball then Bye
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The strike rs O n-side is the side he takes whe n the ball comes into play This is also calle d the Le g-side
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Reverse sweep-shots
The sides are set when the bowler starts his run-up or his bowling action
If the striker changes his stance to play a Reverse sweep-shot ... the bowler has the option to bowl the ball or not The field, if legal when the bowler started his run-up, remains legal and the on-side & off-side remain legitimate
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Law 36 Leg-Before-Wicket
Only the striker can be dismissed L B W
This decision is made by the bowlers end umpire
an appeal is always required a batsman rarely Walks
No runs are scored when a batsman is dismissed L B W This dismissal is not permitted off a No-ball and is impossible off a Wide
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Out - Leg-Before-Wicket
The umpire must ask himself four questions ... and he must answer them all YES
NOT-OUT
It can be seen that every ball must be considered on its own merits
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Question 1
Did the ball pitch in a line between wicket & wicket, or on the off-side ?
Question 2
Was the FIRST point of impact the strikers person, dress or equipment and not his bat ?
If the ball pitched in line with the stumps or on the off-side The answer is YES go to Question 2
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If he was NOT playing a shot - Was the FIRST impact between wicket & wicket or on the off-side ?
if YES
go to the Question 4
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Question 4
Had the ball not been intercepted in your opinion would the ball have hit the wicket ?
Out - Leg-Before-Wicket
Have you made your decision ? OUT or NOT-OUT
T oo high going ove r the stumps NO T -O UT Pitche d outside line of leg-stump NO T -O UT In line with the stumps YES Inside the line of off-stump YES
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NOT-OUT
Leg-Before-Wicket
Question 4 Would the ball have hit the wicket ?
Consider the angle of delivery The wider the delivery the more likely it will miss the stumps Consider the angle of deflection necessary to hit the stumps If the striker makes a genuine attempt to hit the ball the interception must be between wicket & wicket
height of the point of impact noise of a bat & pad together effect of the ball swinging before and after pitching balls travel distance after pitching and before contact effects of a new or old ball on a hard or soft pitch
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4 metres 3 2
From where the ball pitched to the point of interception is the Travel distance These marks give some indication of where a ball could pitch ... and three SHORT travelling distances
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how much further would the ball have to travel to hit the wicket ? The greater this distance the more difficult it is for the umpire to be absolutely certain that the ball would have gone on to hit the wicket
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assuming the ball continues on the same path after impact ... that 2 metres of further movement makes it difficult to judge that the ball would have gone on to hit the wicket
If the first point of impact is less than 1 metre in front of the wicket ... i.e. behind the popping crease
assuming the ball would have continued on the same path after impact that short distance makes it e asier to judge the path of the ball
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LBW bounce
What was the condition of the pitch ? What was the condition of the ball ?
A hard pitch and a hard ne w ball the ball bounce s much higher A hard pitch the ball bounce s higher A soft pitch the ball ke eps low A hard ne w ball bounce s higher A soft ball ke e ps low
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Was it straight ?
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Was it an in-swinger ?
must be ignored
L B W final comments
Throughout your day you may receive 100 appeals for LBW
If you answered NOT-OUT to them all statically you will have got more that 95% right
NOT-OUT
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Law 12 Law 14 Law 15 Law 16 The innings Declarations & Forfeitures Intervals Start of play; Cessation of play
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A complete innings
An innings is deemed complete when ...
A side is all out At the fall of a wicket, further balls remain to be bowled and there is no batsman available to come in to bat The captain declares his innings closed The captain forfeits his innings before a ball is bowled The prescribed number of overs has been bowled The prescribed time has been reached
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A complete innings
If there are no other batsmen available to come in ...
the innings is closed They are deemed to be All-out This could occur be because of absences, or insufficient nominated players
The captain winning the toss must inform the other captain, and the umpires of his decision to bat or field immediately A toss once made & decision conveyed cannot be changed under any circumstances Only the nominated captain or his authorised deputy can toss for innings
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A captain may forfeit either of his innings at any time before the start of that innings
If either of these two options are exercised ...
that captain must inform the other captain, and the umpires to permit the incoming batting captain to have his allowed 7 minutes of rolling - if he so requests Any additional time required must be taken out of playing time Time is NOT added to the hours of play
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Agreement on intervals
Prior to the toss the captains must agree on
The hours of play The timing and duration of all intervals Intervals for meals Then inform the umpires Lunch, Tea etc who must inform the scorers
Change of innings
The interval for a change of innings is 10 minutes
If play is in progress when a change of innings occurs the 10 minutes allowed comes out of ordinary playing time If there is a Declaration or Forfeiture when play is NOT in progress the 10 minutes allowed is included in the interval If the Declaration or Forfeiture is late and there is insufficient time to permit the incoming captain to use his allocated rolling time the rolling must take place any additional time required comes out of the hours of play Time is NOT added to the end of the days play
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Meal intervals
An interval for Lunch
All intervals for meals shall be of the agreed duration If Lunch starts late then Play restarts late
If there is a stoppage within 10 minutes or less of an agreed interval for Lunch that Lunch interval must be taken immediately and shall be of the agreed original duration
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Lunch examples
Lunch of 40 minutes is scheduled for 12.30 pm
1 The over in progress when Lunch is due finishes at 12.32 pm
Lunch (40 minutes) is taken immediately Play resumes at 1.12 pm
Tea intervals
An interval for Tea
If an innings ends, or there is an unscheduled stoppage within 30 minutes or less of agreed time for Tea the Tea interval must be taken immediately and be of the agreed duration Play must resume at the end of that interval
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In these circumstances, a retired batsman must not be considered as a fall of a wicket as he may be able to resume his innings
Drinks intervals
All intervals, including Drinks, must be agreed with both captains before the toss, and the umpires (& scorers) informed
Drinks intervals must be confirmed before the start of each subsequent days play no later than 10 minutes before the start of play, and
The umpires must be informed ... and they must inform the scorers
This agreement should be made before the last over prior to Tea commences
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Drinks intervals
General points on Drinks
Drinks must be taken ON the field-of-play If there is a stoppage to play within 30 minutes Drinks must be are cancelled or re-arranged as ordered by the umpires Drinks must NOT be taken during the Last-hour Drinks intervals must be of a maximum of 5 minutes shorter if possible
Idle chat should be discouraged and not delay the restart of play The scorers must be informed of any changes to any intervals
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Intervals
Umpires set the standards
Players will follow your lead Adhere to the agreed times Ensure YOU are always ready at the correct time Inform the captains when you are going onto the field-of-play to start Never let play be delayed because you are late of ill-equipped Keep the scorers informed of any changes to intervals
The lifting of the bails is the only visual notification available to scorers that the match clock has stopped The bails must be lifted for ALL intervals - including Drinks BOTH umpires must record in their note-book The time play stopped The number of balls bowled in the over - if applicable Who may NOT bowl the next over Which end play must NOT restart The batsman who should NOT face the first ball
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These matters may seem mundane & trivial however they are all essential umpire duties that should NEVER be overlooked
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Yourself ...
Switch-UP for the first delivery
Above all
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Completing an over
If the agreed time for interval is reached during an over that over must be completed Unless ...
within 2 minutes of that interval
a wicket falls, or a batsman retires, or that inning concludes
Unless ...
that innings is closed, or a result has been achieved
Then ...
that interval must be taken immediately The duration of that interval remains unchanged
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However ...
if a mistake in scoring is found and play cannot resume the match is over
In which case the umpires must declare the amended result
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both umpires Your colleague Both captains The managers The caterers
Play must continue until a minimum of 20 overs has been bowled, or the agreed closing time has been reached whichever is the latter If more than 20 overs can be bowled in that hour then they must be bowled
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A quaint and often forgotten courtesy is worth considering ... Gentlemen remove their hats when shaking hands Particularly those of women
Some competitions have a lesser minimum that must be bowled in the Last-hour or in the Last half-hour
During the Last-hour the score-board should display the from over # 1 upwards overs bowled 6.25 pm
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All calculations should be made independently by both umpires Many scorers are able to assist and confirm these calculations Umpires must Note the time When the resumption of play is decided calculate the minimum number of overs remaining Agree on their calculations
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Deduct 1 over for every FULL 3 minutes lost Minimum number of overs left to bowl
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= 20 - 4.4 already bowled = 15.2 = 25 minutes = 8 overs = 7.2 Compare these Calculation 2
Deduct 1 over for every FULL 3 minutes lost Minimum number of overs left to bowl
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a. Note the time the innings closed b. Determine the time play should restart
allow 10 minutes for the change of innings
c. Divide the remaining playing time by 3 any odd minute is counted as 1 complete over
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Calculation 1
Overs left to bowl Change of inning = 20 - 13 already bowled deduct 3 overs = = = 7 3 4
Calculation 2
At the declaration the minutes left to play Change of innings deduct 10 minutes = = 3 = 25 15 5 Overs left to bowl Change of innings
Calculation 1
= 20 - 11 already bowled deduct 3 overs = = 9 3
Ignore the odd 4 balls only use completed overs
Deduct 1 over for every FULL 3 minutes lost Minimum number of overs left to bowl
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Calculation 2
At the end of innings the minutes to play = 29 19 6 7
10 minute interval deduct 10 minutes = 1 over = 3 minutes or part thereof 19 3 = Minimum number of overs left to bowl = 6 + 1
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Module 3.9
This is the last module before the Level 3 examinations
In this module we will review ... Umpire duties & obligations Awarding of Penalty runs The reporting procedures Post-match duties Code of Conduct reports
Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition 2010
Appearance
Umpires set the standards
Ensure you are dressed for your important role, and your clothes are clean & neat Do not arrive in the clothes you will be wearing on the field Should weather intervene a change of clothing available at the end of the day means you should appear clean & tidy at the after-match function, and you will be dry and tidy when travelling home
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Punctuality
Umpires set the standards
Ensure you arrive early enough to meet your colleague the match officials the scorers the ground-staff the captains the caterers
Umpire duties
Umpires set the standards
Fully complete your pre-match duties Inspect & confirm the pitch & markings Inspect & confirm the boundary & markings Confirm the allowance for any obstacles Inspect & confirm your changing facilities Confirm the location etc of the toilet facilities Confirm the scorers location and their acknowledgement method
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Umpire duties
Umpires set the standards
Obtain a Team list from each captain
This card is available in this collection and may be printed on A4 card It has 4 lists to the page It may be printed double-sided It should then be cut into 4 Note the symbols used for the captains & keeper When completed this card should be made available to the scorers to copy Retain this in your possession for the duration of the match
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Remember
While one may have more experience than the other when officiating, neither is more senior that the other
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Conflict situations
Conflict can occur in two ways
Player v Player Player v Umpire
Handling these on the field can at times stretch the patience of a saint Never react too quickly Learn the difference between Disappointment & Dissent Disappointment is momentary while Dissent can ruin the game If it is Disappointment in most cases you can ignore it Disappointment is a part of the game and is quickly forgotten If it is Dissent a prudent captain will step in before the issue escalates Dissent must NOT be permitted to ruin our game Umpires must work together when talking to an offender or his captain
If a bowle r has just be e n hit to the boundary make a point of talking quietly to him before he starts his next over A non-threatening comme nt such as ... You have made your feeling clear now lets get on with the game Come on mate, dont let things get too heated out here
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The players will never forget it and wont let you either
External
Do not permit yourself to get caught up in the action Mentally and emotionally step back Take a deep breath and take your time
The world will not e nd be cause you take an e xtra moment to make your de cision
Evaluate every delivery Consider every ball separately
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ACTION
Call & signal DEAD-BALL Warn the offenders captain of the gravity of the offence Instruct him to take action
INFORM
Report the matter to the offenders management & to the Governing body
Order of signals
On occasions umpires are required to make more than one signal
The correct order is
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Penalty runs Short-runs Bowling extras Fielding extras Boundaries these are always signalled first by the respective umpire No-balls or Wides Byes or Leg-byes Boundary 4 or Boundary 6
The bowlers end umpire must confirm all signals to the scorers and wait until each separate signal is acknowledged before making the next signal
If a doubt exists whether the scorers have correctly recorded the signals re-signal or the nearest umpire should inform them verbally In the case of Short-runs, the bowle rs e nd umpire must re -signal the score rs advising the m the numbe r of runs to be score d
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WARNING
Final warning Final warning Final warning
AWARD
AWARD AWARD AWARD AWARD
This signal precedes ALL others After completing all signals the umpire must invoke the ACTION & INFORM procedures Details of these may be found on an all purpose Field card
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This signal precedes ALL others After completing all signals the umpire must invoke the ACTION & INFORM procedures Details of these may be found on an all purpose Field card
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Bowling offences
Penalty runs are NEVER awarded for bowling offences
but the bowler can be penalised for illegal acts
OFFENCE
Practice on the field without consent Unfair bowling action Short-pitched de live ries fast above he ad-he ight High-pitched de live rie s slow above he ad-he ight fast above waist-he ight DELIBERATE high-pitched de live ries Atte mpting to run-out the non-striker be fore de live ry
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ACTION
Prohibite d from bowling for up to 1 hour 1 st offe nce NO -BALL; 2 nd NO -BALL 3 rd NO -BALL & Suspe nsion 1 st offe nce NO -BALL; 2 nd NO -BALL 3 rd NO -BALL & Suspe nsion 1 st offe nce NO -BALL; 2 nd NO -BALL 3 rd NO -BALL & Suspe nsion 1 st offe nce Suspe nsion DEAD-BALL
The other side details when and if one or two warnings are required Fortunately Penalty runs awards are comparatively rare in New Zealand matches
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Field cards
The other side lists the penalties & offences and the processes umpires must follow should a player offend Umpires should be discrete when using this While the players attention is directed at one umpire, his colleague should confirm the process without drawing undue attention to himself Then when they come together they will be able to exercise their responsibilities with the assurance they are doing it right 34
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Reporting procedures
The reporting procedures ensures all concerned are aware of the issues and the details of the offence
Some relate to the ACTION that umpires must take on the field Other relate to the INFORM process informing all concerned This includes informing ... the other umpire the fielding captain the batsmen at the crease ASAP the batting captain and the off-field officials ... the offenders team management the Governing Body
Reports
It has often said ...
A job is not completed until the paper-work is done ! Umpires have a job to do on the field as well as off the field
They should shirk from neither Just as they have a duty to call & signal NO-BALL when required, or to dismiss a batsman, they should have no hesitation in completing the paper-work involved when reporting on a match Reports may be solely initialling a completed score-sheet, or completing a match or pitch report, or they may involve completing a Code-of-Conduct report
The Governing Body is required to take what action deemed necessary against the offender/s
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Reports
All reports must be factual
The umpire s should work toge ther when comple ting such reports If one did not he ar he should have se en Comple te the form using your notes Re cord what was said, by who & to who Dont e mbe llish ke ep it brie f & factual Whe n completed BO TH umpire s should sign it Nobody take s ple asure in such matters but umpire s have a duty to REPO RT
The hearing
New Zealand Cricket has appointed Commissioners to hear all reports and adjudicate on them
Natural justice de mands that anyone re ported must have the opportunity of having the ir case heard in-front of those who filed the re port This se mi-judicial hearing is conducted with e ve ry courtesy to e nsure all are he ard fairly You may be aske d if you wish to add anything to your re port Your answe r should always be NO thank you Your re port should stand on its own merits You will not be cross-e xamined Ke e p your comme nts to an absolute minimum Answe r pre cise ly only those que stions put to you by the Commissioner He will make any de te rminations ne cessary
By upholding the Laws without fear or favour you are helping our game
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NEVER get into a debate with the rights or wrongs of any decision or on any player or official If they appear genuine or interested in discussing the interpretations of a specific law, do so with due care ... Should any player challenge you on any decision you made ... That is dissent
Players & officials may NOT make any comment on any umpire decision on the day of the match
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