Assessment
All ICC Foundation Modules are competency based. They describe the behaviours that you need to demonstrate in order to be accredited. The evidence of successfully demonstrating theses behaviour may be:
- Observational: as observed, and noted, by a National Umpire Manager appointed coach
- Video-based: video evidence of your behaviours demonstrated in a match
- A combination of observation and video-based evidence
1.1a Positioning and movement
Bowler’s end
You must successfully demonstrate:
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A positive set-up in position with established and consistent pre-delivery routines.
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A still head position throughout each delivery, with little or no movement. The ICC encourages umpires to give a small shake of the head when giving ‘not out’ – rather than remain completely still – this could give the perception of indifference, or lack of respect for the appeal. | ||||
A strong stance: your weight should be evenly distributed – and your stance should project confidence and alertness | ||||
A facial expression that projects confidence and neutrality with no emotional display | ||||
Selling a decision with confidence and neutrality, without exaggerated head-movement or any emotional display | ||||
Moving to the appropriate side consistently and smartly on every occasion at an appropriate speed | ||||
A consistent, still head position throughout the decision-making process when judging run outs | ||||
An open-chest stance –– when the ball is hit deep – demonstrating your ability to watch the batsmen touching down, and watching the ball in play | ||||
A consistent check of the batsman making good his ground, by glancing at the popping crease in a consistent manner. | ||||
A consistent relaxation routine, switching up and switching down appropriately | ||||
A consistent, clear, visual check with colleague after every delivery | ||||
A a precise positioning for clear signalling to scorers and to colleagues (including the TV Official) | ||||
1.1b Positioning and movementStriker’s end |
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You must successfully demonstrate:
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A positive set-up in position with established and consistent pre-delivery routinesWhat do you say to yourself during pre-delivery? How positive is your self-talk? How do you stay in the moment? What do you focus on – both visually and mentally? | ||||
A still head position throughout each delivery, with little or no movement.The ICC encourage umpires to give a small shake of the head when giving Not out – rather than remain completely still – this could give the perception of indifference, or lack of respect for the appeal. When the keeper is standing up you should be focused on the striker, stumps, and popping crease |
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A strong stance with your weight evenly distributed. Your stance should project confidence and alertness |
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an open-chest stance –– when the ball is hit deep – able to watch batsmen touching down, and watch the ball in play |