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COMMUNICATION

Good communication skills are demonstrated by:

Voice

Call No ball, Wide ball, Dead ball and Not out with a loud voice so that it can be heard by everyone on the field of play
If asked, BRIEFLY explain to players why you have given a decision, do not get involved in a heated exchange of views
Whenever necessary communicate with the captain(s)

Signals

Indicate clearly to the players and when the ball is dead to the scorers
Use a signal to your colleague after 4 or 5 balls in an over
When at the Striker's end, assist your colleague by indicating the height of a delivery or that the striker is batting out of his crease
Supplement your call of Play with some sort of signal to the bowler indicating that he should start his run-up - a forward waive of the arm beside the body should suffice

Written

Keep a record of the overs bowled by each bowler, this can assist the fielding captain
Keep a record of the runs scored, wickets taken and the overs bowled plus the times of any intervals or interruptions
Write a report, with your colleague, if there has been any indiscipline by any of the players
Complete any administrative reports at the end of the match

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