Everyone’s An Umpire

Gaining an understanding of the rules and umpiring protocols is a great way to get started whether you are a coach, player or intending to be an umpire for a team. NBOP offer both Theory and Practical courses targeted at this level in the hope that those who want to go on will join the Centre programmes offered for each step on the umpiring pathway. Centres offer theory programmes for the NNZ Centre Award to the NNZ Award and at each stage practical testing occurs. A strong support network is in place throughout the Region to help umpires grow and develop and enjoy their on court role.

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Q.Umpire A is controlling the Centre Pass. It is Black's Centre Pass and Umpire B controls the Black Team attacking end. Black Centre steps out of the Centre Circle onto one foot and loses her balance and then regrounds her grounded foot outside the Centre Circle . She is now fully in Umpire B's controlling end. Which Umpire penalises the stepping??
A.Rule 3.1.6 (iii) The umpire who is controlling the Centre Pass is responsible for penalising infringements by the Centre taking the Centre Pass while the player is within the Centre Circle. In this case Umpire B would be responsible for penalising the footwork infringement see Rule 3.1.6 (i).
 

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