Index
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Physical fitness of the umpire is important. He may be standing, walking or moving into position quickly throughout a match and if he becomes tired it may affect his decision-making
Mental fitness will be tested by constant appealing by the players or other match pressures and he should stay calm under this pressure. An umpire should have the courage to make a correct decision which may be unpopular with players and spectators
The umpire must be impartial at all times because he is an independent arbitrator and decisions must be made in a firm but polite manner
Physical fitness of the umpire is important. He may be standing, walking or moving into position quickly throughout a match and if he becomes tired it may affect his decision-making
Mental fitness will be tested by constant appealing by the players or other match pressures and he should stay calm under this pressure. An umpire should have the courage to make a correct decision which may be unpopular with players and spectators
The umpire must be impartial at all times because he is an independent arbitrator and decisions must be made in a firm but polite manner