Index
- People & Self Management Home
- People management
- Communication
- Conflict
- Communicating with players
- Attitude
- Personal presentation
- Pre-match presentation
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Players have become more aggressive on the field of play. This can be because the necessary competitiveness is turned into something less wholesome. However difficult they may find it, the umpires must deal with bad behaviour without adding fuel to the flames. They must be able to weigh up the situation quickly and respond with calm authority
The successful umpire will have learnt to remain calm under the pressure of constant appealing. When behaviour goes beyond what is acceptable, your ability to control it will depend upon when and how you communicate
Before you move on, take a moment to think about the problems of dealing with poor behaviour. Ask yourself the following questions:
Think about them; think how you would answer them; and only then go to the next page
Players have become more aggressive on the field of play. This can be because the necessary competitiveness is turned into something less wholesome. However difficult they may find it, the umpires must deal with bad behaviour without adding fuel to the flames. They must be able to weigh up the situation quickly and respond with calm authority
The successful umpire will have learnt to remain calm under the pressure of constant appealing. When behaviour goes beyond what is acceptable, your ability to control it will depend upon when and how you communicate
Before you move on, take a moment to think about the problems of dealing with poor behaviour. Ask yourself the following questions:
-
Should I jump in immediately I see a problem?
Should I discuss matters with the players to get my point over to them?
Should I always apply the Law strictly?
Should I quote the Law and Spirit to the players?
Should I allow them one unofficial warning before taking action?
Should I speak only with the captain?
Think about them; think how you would answer them; and only then go to the next page