Badminton Umpire Training Manual

Umpire Training ManualMarch 2014

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Table of contents

• Acknowledgements …....………………………………………4

• Preface ...........................………………………………………5

• Objectives of the training manual…………………………6

• Review of some of the rules and laws ….……………….10

• Marking the score-sheet ……………………………………..31

• Tips for umpires……………………………………………………43

• Tips for service judges ………………………………………….72

• Vocabulary …………………………………………………………..862

• Quiz……………………………………………………………………90

• Scenarios for discussion……………………………………..95

• BWF umpires evaluation sheet …….……………………101

• Record of work ………………………………………………….102

• Code of Ethics ……………………………………………………103

• Other instructions to umpires…………………………...112

• Laws of badminton………………….…………………Appendix

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Acknowledgements • This training manual for umpires has been experimented

with by BWF accredited umpires on many occasions when conducting courses or clinics at Continental and/or National levels.

• Supplementary materials shall be added to this training manual from time to time to serve the purpose of helping the many member Associations of the Badminton World Federation.Most of the pictures were taken from the internet or from the BWF website.

• Finally, it is in the best interest of BWF technical chairs to use this training manual to near standardize the development of umpires all over the world.

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Preface

• The training manual aims to improve the knowledge, the understanding, experience and vision of the umpire so that he/she can make accurate and fair decisions according to international standards.

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Objectives of the training manual:

• 1. To develop a standardized umpires’ training manual that will serve as a guide or model for all Member Associations.

• 2. To provide printed material to be available to all potential umpires attending a course or clinic.

• 3. To improve the efficiency of umpires at the National, Continental and International levels.

• 4. To raise the performance level of national umpires who will then be able to perform at continental and possibly thereafter at international level.

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Identification

Each umpire introduces himself or herself,

naming some recent events in which he/she has acted as badminton umpire or service judge.

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Court Officials’ Equipment

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Stopwatch

Clip board

Two pens

Score-sheet

Coin for toss

Measuring tape

Yellow & red Cards

Copy of the laws

Umpire Levels

• Internationally, there is the BWF (Badminton World Federation). BWF have two levels of umpires: Accredited and Certificated.

• There are also two levels of umpires in all continental federations: e.g. BAAU(Badminton Asia Accredited umpire); BE(Badminton Europe Umpire).

• Each country is responsible for its own level of officiating.

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Review of some of the laws of badminton

• Toss / testing of the shuttle

• Service faults

• Service court errors

• Faults

• Lets

• Shuttle not in play

• Misconduct / Use of cards

• Intervals

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Toss• The toss should be done slightly inside (1

metre)from the net post closer to the Umpire’s chair.

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TESTING A SHUTTLE FOR SPEED

• To test a shuttle, a player shall use a full underhand stroke which makes contact with the shuttle over the back boundary line. The shuttle shall be hit at an upward angle and in a direction parallel to the side lines.

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Shuttle testing

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Service faults

• No undue delay to the delivery of the serve.• Foot (no lifting or dragging) • Foot not touching a line

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Service faults: - contd.

• Law 9.1.7

• During the delivery of service (Law 9.2, 9.3),

the movement of the server’s racket does not

continuously move forward.

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Service faults: - contd.• Laws 9.1.2 and 9.1.3

• During the delivery of service (Law 9.2 9.3),

one or both feet are not in contact with the

service court and in a stationary position until

the service is delivered.

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• Law 9.1.4

Initial point of contact of server’s racket with

the shuttle not on the base of the shuttle.

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• Law 9.1.5

• The whole shuttle at the instant of being hit by

server’s racket not below the server’s waist .

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• Law 9.1.6

• At the instant of hitting the shuttle, the shaft of the server’s racket not pointing in a downward direction.

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Service court errors

• A service court error has been made when a player:

- has served or received out of turn; or

- has served or received from the wrong service court;

- If a service court error is discovered, the error shall be corrected and the existing score shall stand.

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Faults

It shall be a fault:• if a service is not correct; or

• if, in service, the shuttle:

– is caught on the net and remains suspended on its top;

– after passing over the net, is caught in the net; or

– is hit by the receiver’s partner;

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Faults - Continued

if in play, the shuttle:

• lands outside the boundaries of the court (i. e. not on or within the boundary lines);

• passes through or under the net;

• fails to pass over the net;

• touches the ceiling or side walls;

• touches the person or dress of a player;

• touches any other object or person outside the court;

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Faults - Continuedif in play, the shuttle:

is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the execution of a stroke;

• is hit twice in succession by the same player.However, a shuttle hitting the head and the stringed area of the racket in one stroke shall not be a «fault»;

• is hit by a player and the player’s partner successively; or touches a player’s racket and does not travel towards the opponent’s court;

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Faults - Continuedif, in play, a player:

• touches the net or its supports with racket, person or dress;

• invades an opponent’s court over the net with racket or person except that the striker may follow the shuttle over the net with the racket in the course of a stroke after the initial point of contact with the shuttle is on the striker’s side of the net;

• invades an opponent’s court under the net with racket or person such that an opponent is obstructed or distracted; or

• obstructs an opponent, e.g.: prevents an opponent from making a legal stroke where the shuttle is followed over the net;

• deliberately distracts an opponent by any action such as shouting or making gestures;

• if a player is guilty of flagrant, repeated or persistent offences under Law 16;

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LetsIt shall be a let, if:• the server serves before the receiver is ready (Law 9);• During service, the receiver and the server are both

faulted;• After the service is returned, the shuttle is:

– caught on the net and remains suspended on its top; or – after passing over the net is caught in the net.

• During play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base completely separates from the rest of the shuttle;

• In the opinion of the umpire, play is disrupted or a player of the opposing side is distracted by a coach;

• A line judge is unsighted and the umpire is unable to make a decision; or

• Any unforeseen or accidental situation has occurred.

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Shuttle not in play

A shuttle is not in play when:

• it strikes the net or post and starts to fall towards the surface of the court on the striker’s side of the net;

• it hits the surface of the court; or

• A fault or a let has occurred.

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Misconduct / Use of coloured cardsFriendly warning

-Inappropriate behavior e.g.: delaying of game

Yellow Card

- Warning for misconduct

Ex: hitting racket on the floor, fist pumping

Red Card

- Fault for misconduct

Flagrant or persistent breach of Law 16.4, 16.5, 16.6 or breach of Law 16.2, etc..

Black Card

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Warning for misconduct: error

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Misconduct / Use of coloured cards

Procedure for Warnings/Faults

When a player’s conduct has warranted an official warning:

Raise your yellow card above your head with your right arm and announce the player’s name and say “Warning for misconduct.” Then, insert ‘W/F’ in the next available box in front of the appropriate player (see score-sheet example notes).

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Intervals times

• In the intervals between the first and second game and between the second and third game (Law 16.2.2), after 100 seconds have elapsed, call:

• “[Court ...] 20 seconds”. Repeat the call.

• In the intervals (Law 16.2.2) between two games each side may be joined on the court by no more than two persons. These persons shall join the side after the players have changed the ends, and shall leave the court when the umpire calls “... 20 seconds”. (RTTO 3.3.5–3.3.9)

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Marking the score-sheet

• Pre-Match Details – Score-sheet should be completed with the details of the match,before going on to the court.

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Scoresheet

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Preliminaries• ‘S’, ‘R’ – server and receiver. Fill in when

conducting toss, after the sides have exercised their choice. In singles mark server only.

• ‘L’, ‘R’ –Left side, right side where players start when viewed from the umpire’s chair. Fill in when conducting toss, after the side has exercised its choice of the end.

• ‘0’ – mark zero to the initial server and initial receiver at the start of each game.

• Start time – note the time when the umpire announces ‘Play’ at the beginning of a match.33

During Play• Write the new score in the next available box, in the

row of the next server’s name.

• If the receiving side wins the point to make it ‘service over’, write their new score in the next available box. The last completed box is always the side serving.

• Score levelled at 20-all – draw diagonal line on the next available box.

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During Play - Continued• The following letters or words are used on score-sheet:Warning (for misconduct) WFault (for misconduct) FReferee called on court RInjury IPlay is suspended S Retired RetiredDisqualification by the Referee DisqualifiedService court error corrected CWrite appropriate details about the situations listed above

at the bottom of the score-sheet. If the space is not sufficient, write on the back of the score-sheet. Make note on score-sheet to refer to back.

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End of a Game• Write and circle completed game score.

• Fill in completed game score at top of the score-sheet.

• Note ‘S’ and ‘R’ for the next game, except in single matches where you note ‘S’ for the server only.

• Mark in ‘0’ to the initial server and initial receiver at the start of

• the next game.

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End of Match

• Write and circle completed game score. Write scores in line with the corresponding players names.

• End time – write the time the match ends, e.g. when Umpire calls ‘game’ at the end of the game which decides the match.

• Fill in the completed game score at the top of the score-sheet.

• Circle name(s) of the player(s) of the winning side at the top of the score-sheet.

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Post-Match

• Duration – calculate and write duration of the match.

• Sign the completed score-sheet.

• Obtain counter-signature from the Referee and hand it over to match control.

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Event : Start time

Round : End time:

Match No. : Duration (Min.):

Date : Umpire :

Session : Service Judge :

Court No. : R L

Morning H. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20

Evening H. S 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22

Morning H. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19

Evening H. S 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21

Morning H.

Evening H.

Morning H.

Evening H.

Morning H.

Evening H.

Referee Umpire

NameUSA

12:10

12:43

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Name

Canada

V/S

1

Evening H.

Evening

DIAGRAM 2

Morning H.

WS

QF

228

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19

22

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Example of a score-sheet: Singles

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Example of a score-sheet: DoublesEvent : Start time

Round : End time:


Date : Umpire :


Court No. : L R

Mike G. 5 6 7 16 17 18 19 19

Tang W. S 0 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Tony P. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16

Kim J. R 0 8 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 20 21 21

Mike G. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 17 17

Tang W. R 0 10 11 12 13 14 15

Tony P. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 17 18 19 20 21

Kim J. S 0 1 2 3 4 12 13 14 15 16 21

Mike G.

Tang W.

Tony P.

Kim J.

Mike G.

Tang W.

Tony P.

Kim J.

Mike G.

Tang W.

Tony P.

Kim J.

Referee Umpire

Mike G.

Tang W.

MXD

S.F.

530

16/12/2005

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Kim J.

Tony P.

Evening NameEngland

13:45

14:25

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Name

France

V/S

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17

21

21

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Example of a score-sheet: RetirementRound : End time:


Date : Umpire :


Court No. : L R

Short, D. 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 13 14 15 20 22

Long, F. R 0 7 8 9 10 16 17 18 19 21

High, F 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 21

Low, J. S 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 W 19 20 22

Short, D. 24 26 28 29

Long, F. 23 25 27 29

High, F 23 25 27 29

Low, J. S 24 26 28 30 30

Short, D. 1 2 3 4 5 5

Long, F. R 0

High, F 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I Retired

Low, J. S 0 1 2 10

Short, D.

Long, F.

High, F

Low, J.

Short, D.

Long, F.

High, F

Low, J.

W - Low J. interfered with the correct speed of the shuttle.

I - High F. twisted his ankle. Game delayed for 02:33 minutes. Referee Umpire

Short, D.

Long, F.

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Low, J.

High, F

Morning NameIndonesia

10:12

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Name

Malaysia

V/S

29

5

30

10

F. High retired

retired

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Example of a score-sheet: notesEvent : Start time

Round : End time:


Date : Umpire :


Court No. : L R

Arm H. S 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21

Evening H. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 W F 13

Arm H. S 0 1 2 F 3 4 F Disqualified 4

R R

R

Evening H. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F 10 11 11

Arm H.

Evening H.

Arm H.

Evening H.

Arm H. Arm H. - Faulted for using abusive language at the Service Judge. Referee instructed to observe and fault him if necessary. After repeated offence, the player

was faulted again and matter was again referred to the Referee. The Referee decided to disqualify the player.

Evening H.

Evening H. - warned and faulted twice for influencing line calls. The referee was called and informed of the persistent

DIAGRAM 4

Arm H.

MS

QF

228

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1

Evening H.

Evening NameTanzania

12:10

12:43

33

Name

Guatemala

V/S

21

4

13

11

Disqualified

Arm H. Disqualified for misconduct

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Umpiring Tips

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Tips for Umpires

• Prior to walking onto the court, gather the players and service judge, ensure that the players’ uniform comply with the tournament regulations as mentioned in the Prospectus or as informed by the Referee in the Team Managers’ meeting.

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Tips for Umpires

• In respect to the players, learn how to pronounce their names properly. You can ask a coach/team member or umpiring colleague for the proper pronunciation prior to going on court, or ask the players how to pronounce their names (if necessary) when you are meeting them. You may write the names (on the score sheet) in your own language, if needed.

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Tips for Umpires

• Walk on to the court and once you reach the chair, take one or two steps (about one metre) inside the court and face the service judge chair to do the toss. Do not turn around and face the umpire’s chair while conducting the toss.

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Tips for Umpires

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Tips for Umpires

• Always have your stop watch ready and record any interruption of play such as injury, suspension of play, etc..

• Conduct the toss. Do not let the coin drop to the floor. If you do, it may roll around and cause a delay. If it does happen do not ask a player to pick it up for you.

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Tips for Umpires

• Make sure that players have a drink/towel and spare racket with them.

• Make sure all line judges understand their duties, know the line to observe, signals to make and constantly look at the umpire after making the line call, etc..

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Tips for Umpires

• After the warm up is over, call «Ready to play». This means that the match is ready to start.

• Check that players’ equipment, bags, rackets, water bottles, towels, etc. are in boxes or basket near the chair of the umpire. Nothing is hanging out of the box.

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Tips for Umpires

• If you have a personal cellular phone, be sure it is off.

• Sit straight in your chair. Do not lean on it too much.

• Do not chew gum while on duty.

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Tips for Umpires

• Do not cross your legs or feet while sitting in the Umpire’s chair.

• If your match is on TV, make sure to receive a signal to start each game at the proper time, if required. Also confirm with the referee before going on court if intervals are mandatory.

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Tips for Umpires

• Do not start your announcement before the players have finished their practice serves or that they are in their respective courts ready to play. In singles, as a part of their practice,the players may serve twice : once from the right and once from the left.

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Tips for Umpires

• When starting your announcement, extend your right arm and pointing downward to present the player(s) on your right. Extend the left arm downward too to present the player(s) on your left. No extension of the arm is necessary to announce which side is serving.

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Tips for Umpires

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Tips for Umpires

• While announcing, keep your head up –and keep your head still when talking. Do the same when announcing the score. Keep your head up and look straight ahead. You may raise the score-sheet to announce; however do not cover your face with it. Announcement must be correct, clear and audible.

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Tips for Umpires

• As soon as the service is delivered, have a quick look at the service judge. On many occasions the noise of the spectators can be so loud that it is the only way to know if a service fault call has been made. So, take a quick look at the service judge and then follow the shuttle in play.

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Tips for Umpires

When writing the score on your score-sheet, do it quickly so that you are looking at your court and players most of the time. Same apply if you have to touch your electronic score pad.

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Tips for Umpires

• Have a quick look at the scoring device located at ends of court every time in between rallies to be sure scores are correct. If it is wrong, ensure that it is immediately corrected or, if this cannot be done quickly, ensure the players know it is no longer being used and inform the referee of it accordingly.

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Tips for Umpires

• Change of shuttle: if both players agree, acknowledge by making a «yes» sign with your head to the service judge or extend your arm toward your service judge. If one player does not want to change the shuttle, you need to check it quickly and give your decision. Note that a player, whether serving or receiving, may ask for a shuttle change.

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Tips for Umpires

• You should follow the referee’s instruction at briefing with regard to tipping or changing the speed of the shuttle.

• If mopping is needed, do not use your finger to point to the spot; instead use your hand to point to the spot to be wiped. When mopping is being done, allow the players to towel off or to drink, if the situation permits.

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Tips for Umpires

• At the interval, immediately after announcing the score, send the moppers to wipe the court – do not waste time as there are often feathers and sweat on the court.

• During the two-minute interval at the end of a game, the service judge walks to the umpire’ chair and says a few quick words if necessary.

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Tips for Umpires

• If you or the immediate area around the umpire’s chair is wired with microphones for the media, be careful about what you discuss with your service judge at intervals after a game or with a player any time during a match.

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Tips for Umpires

• During intervals at the end of a game, do not ask players in doubles who is going to serve or receive in the next game. You should assume that it is the same as in the previous game; or just confirm it when you give the 20 seconds announcement. It is rare to change server or receiver in the next game. Also note that the interval is there for coaching purposes. Best practice – make notes by observing their positions only.

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Tips for Umpires

• Try to hide your stop watch from the players and spectators. It should be visible briefly before the game ends and also to announce 20 seconds. Some umpires have a tendency to hold it right up in front which does not look good.

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Tips for Umpires

• The announcement of the score at the end of a match must be done after you shake hands with the players. Wait until the players have shaken hands with you and service judge before starting your final announcement.

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Tips for Umpires

• Immediately following the last rally of the game, call: «Game».

• Make sure to record the end time of the match.

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Tips for Umpires

• Acknowledging officials at the end of a match-You should acknowledge the service judge and the line judges to your right and to the left. NO MORE; so three thanks: to SJ, to right and to left. A gentle nod of the head to indicate « thanks » should be fine.

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Tips for Umpires

• After you acknowledge the service and the line judges, get out of your chair and off the court subject to any formal marching off procedures set by the referee.

• Complete the score-sheet after leaving the court. (e.g., adding up the shuttles used, time elapsed for the match, etc.)

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Tips for Umpires

• If a warning and/or fault has been called during the match, report details at bottom or on back of score-sheet and advise the referee.

• As quickly as possible, have your score-sheet signed by the referee and bring it to match control.

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Tips for Service Judges

• If you have a personal cellular phone, be sure it is off.

• You should walk onto the court behind the players unless the referee instructs differently.

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• Once at the court, after the shaking of hands, the service judge must only measure the centre of the net. The posts are measured on day one away from the match procedure.

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• Wait until the umpire has sat down on the chair before you sit. Sometimes the umpire, for safety purposes, needs your help to go up on the chair and also at the end of the match when coming down.

• Do not cross your legs or feet while sitting on the chair. The open palms have to be rested on the knees. No interlocking of the fingers of both the hands.

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• Do not chew gum while on duty.

• Do not keep the tube of shuttles or a shuttle in your hands during the match; place the tube next to your chair and just pull out a shuttle when needed.

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• If shuttles need to be tipped – do so discreetly and have no more than 2 or 3 ready for use. DO NOT TIP THE ENTIRE TUBE.

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• When watching the server, do not follow the shuttle to the other side. Keep your eyes on the server a second to see if the serve is legal and if so, then look at the umpire (eye contact) and then you may start to follow the shuttle in play. Do not watch the service for more than a second or two as looking too long is not good practice.

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• When calling a service fault, the «fault» should be called loudly and the appropriate sign must be made. The player should ask the umpire’s permission to speak to the service judge.

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• Discreetly assist the umpire for line calls, double hits, keeping score, etc. You should work as a team with the umpire.

• At the end of the game, wait for the «game» call before standing up, and after standing up, wait for the announcement of the result of the game before walking to place the interval board (a cone or box) in the middle of court under the net.

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• At the end of a match, stand up to shake hands with the players. Do not shake hands while sitting on your chair.

• Do not place one or two shuttles on mid court under the net at the end of a match as warm upshuttles for the next match, unless the referee orders this at the briefing.

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Umpire/Service Judge Feedback

DO

• Informally (or formally, if blatant) warn players for leaving court without permission

• Make clear any decision by using the relevant call/vocabulary (e.g. “you touched the net” or “ change the shuttle”) and where appropriate use clear and bold gestures

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DO

• Listen carefully to a request/complaint and make a quick decision

• Call loudly and authoritatively (even if nervous) at all times

• Sit alertly in the chair

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DO

• Walk on court boldly

• If you disagree with a line call – query it (ask for repeat)

• Ensure that one side is not allowed to be consistently slow in preparing to serve/receive

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Umpire/service judge feedback

DON’T

• Allow players to leave court without permission

• Fail to spot a player asking to leave the court

• Ever allow a player to signal “out” where there is a line judge or you make the call

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DON’T

• Allow a player to test a shuttle without your permission

• Allow players to warm up while you make the opening announcements or conduct the toss (doubles)

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DON’T

• Allow a player to show dissent without at least an informal warning

• Allow a player who has been allowed off court to be over-slow in drinking or towelling

• Allow a player to argue with line judge or service judge 85

Vocabulary

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Summary of announcement

Ladies and Gentlemen:• on my right, ...... (player name), ...... (country name), and on my

left, ...... (player name), ...... (country name); or• on my right, ...... (player names), ...... (country name), and on my

left ….. (player names), ...... (country name)• on my right, ….. (country / team name), represented by ….. (player

name), and on my left, ….. (country/team name), represented by ….. (player name); or

• on my right, ….. (country / team name), represented by ….. (player names), and on my left, ….. (country / team name), represented by ….. (player names)

• (player name) to serve; or• (country/team name) to serve;• (player name) to serve to ...... (player name);• (player name) to ...... (player name);

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Start of match and calling the score

• ‘Love all; play.’• ‘Service over’• ‘Interval’• ‘... game point ... ’ e.g. ‘20 game point 6’, or ‘29 game point 28’• ‘... match point ... ’ e.g. ‘20 match point 8’, or ‘29 match point 28’• ‘... game point all’ e.g. ‘29 game point all’• ‘First game won by ...... ’ (in team event, use name of country / team) ‘ ... ’

(score)• ‘Court ...’ (number) ’20 seconds’(repeat)• ‘Second game’• ‘… match point all’ e.g. ‘29 match point all’• ‘Second game won by ...... ’ (in team event, use name of country / team) ‘ ... ’

(score)• ‘One game all’• ‘Final Game’

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End of Match

• ‘Match won by ...... ’ (name of player/team) ‘...’ (scores)

• ‘...... ’ (name of player/team) ‘retired’

‘Match won by ...... ’ (name of player/team) ‘...’ (scores)

• ‘...... ’ (name of player/team) ‘disqualified’

• ‘Match won by ...... ’ (name of player/team) ‘...’ (scores)

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Quiz: True or False• The net is 1.55 metres high at the centre of the net.

• The umpire may disqualify a player for gross misconduct.

• In the 3rd game, players change ends at 11-all.

• The partner of the server in doubles can stand anywhere inside the court during serve.

• The receiver may stand on one foot to receive.

• The server must not serve until the receiver is ready.

• In singles, the player serving may do so from any side.

• In mixed doubles, the female player is always the first to serve at the start of a match.

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Quiz: True or False cont’d.• If a receiver misses a service, the partner may hit it.

• It is a fault during play when the shuttle touches a player’s hair.

• After winning the toss, the player may choose to serve or choose the side.

• The shuttle is still in play if it is caught up on top of the net.

• Players may be coached during the full 60 seconds at the 11 point interval.

• Both players on the receiving team may stand in the receiver’s side during a serve.

• It is a let if the shuttle collapses on the floor after being smashed.

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Quiz: Choose the correct answer

• In doubles, one player breaks his/her racket during the rally, picks up another racket from their basket without asking permission of the umpire.

Let Fault Play On

• On a deep clear shot, a player snaps his/her Achilles tendon and falls on the floor in pain while the shuttle continue its flight.

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Quiz: Choose the correct answer• A partner in doubles fakes a swing and the racket

head goes over the net into the opponent’s side of the court on the follow through.

Let Fault Play On

• In the middle of a rally, there is an electrical power failure (lights)

Let Fault Play On

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Quiz: Choose the correct answer• On a cross court net shot, the receiver hits the

shuttle which curves around and outside the post and goes towards the inside back line.

Let Fault Play On

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Scenarios for discussion:1. During a ladies’ doubles match, both sides are in the

wrong position at the start of a rally. You realize the error as the shuttle is in play. What is your decision?

2. During a match a player’s nose starts bleeding and he/she asks the umpire if they can get treatment. What would you do?

3. Following this the player returns to the game and after two (2) minutes of play, his/her nose starts bleeding again. What is your decision?

4. In the middle of a game, a player does not agree with the speed of the shuttle. What is your decision?

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Scenarios for discussion: cont’d.5. In the middle of a game a player does not agree with

the shuttle being used; the umpire looks at the shuttle and informs the player that it is correct. When the next rally is over, the same player picks up the shuttle and squeezes it with his/her thumb to make it impossible to play with. What is your decision?

6. In the middle of a game a player approaches you and tells you he/she needs to go to the toilet urgently.What is your decision?

7. During play a player's contact lens pops out of his/her eye and is lost somewhere on the court.Play is suspended whilst they look for the lens. After about two (2) minutes it is found but it is damaged. The player calls for another which is not readily available. What would your decision be?

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Scenarios for discussion: cont’d.8. During a doubles match both players clash rackets going

for the same shot and player A breaks the head off his racket. The shuttle is returned back from the opponent to player A who hits the shuttle with the broken racket over the net winning the rally.

Do you allow this point or not?

9. During a long match you notice that player A is walking around the court before starting to serve.

What is your course of action at this stage?

About 5 minutes later the same player does this again.

What is your course of action now?

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Scenarios for discussion: cont’d.10. A shuttle flies past player A and touches his/her shirt

but the umpire is unsighted. The rally continues and eventually player A wins the point.

Player B appeals - What is your decision?

11. Both server and receiver are faulted together in a doubles match. Player A appeals to the umpire that the receiver moved first before they were faulted by the service judge. What is your decision?

12. Throughout a match you feel that player B is not really trying. What would your course of action be?

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Scenarios for discussion: cont’d.

13. A match is one game all. At 100 seconds during the interval, one player asks if he/she can go to get a racket in his/her locker. What is your decision?

14. Player A is about to serve when player B holds up his/her hand to say he/she is not ready. Player A serves, player B makes a good return and wins the point. Player A appeals to the umpire that player B distracted them by putting up their hand.What is your decision?

15. A receiver is losing his/her balance when the server is just about to serve. Seeing this the server quickly serves while the receiver falls down not trying to hit the shuttle. What is your decision? 99

Scenarios for discussion: - contd.

16. The opposition claims that one of the players on the other side touched the net during a rally. You did not see it and award the point to the other side. The opposition is very annoyed and asks the umpire to call for the referee. What do you do?

17. A fire alarm rings when you are the umpire on a court. Do you let the rally finish? What do you do? The referee then announces that everyone has to leave the facility. What is your announcement and what do you do?

18. A server is just about to serve and you observe that his/her shoe lace is touching the centre line. What do you do?

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Assessement Form

• See Form BWF

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Record of work

• See Form: Record of work

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Code of Ethics

1. The purpose of the code is:

• To ensure and maintain an orderly and impartial decision on the conduct of umpires at sanctioned events and also to protect the umpires’ rights.

• To uphold the integrity of the sport of badminton throughout the world.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.2. Applicability

• This code is applicable to all badminton events and to all the umpires participating in these events.

• Any umpire who commits any offence shall be deemed to have breached this code. Breaches of the code constitute the basis for disciplinary action against the umpire.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

3. An UMPIRE must:

• Be honest, consistent, objective, impartial and courteous when enforcing the rules of the games.

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all involved, regardless of gender, abilities or cultural backgrounds.

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• Take reasonable measures to protect both players, their safety and safeguard the welfare of the players.

• Provide leadership and guidance to participants, ensuring that the competition is conducted in a safe and fair manner.

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• Portray officiating in a positive, professional and respected manner.

• Enrich yourself with updated knowledge of the rules of the game, trends and principles of their application.

• Adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain both physical and mental fitness.

• Be a role model in behavior, communication and personal appearance.

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4. Umpire’s Commitment off the court:

• An umpire who accepts an invitation to participate at an event should not withdraw from the event without any valid reason (injury, illness or emergency situation)

• An umpire must attend all briefings and shall not be late for any of them.

• An umpire should try to help and support other umpires.

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• An umpire shall not fraternise with the players.

• An umpire should avoid exchanging t-shirts or pins with players to gain personal satisfaction.

• An umpire shall wear proper appropriate umpire clothing (Black trousers/skirts, black shoes, socks and appropriate umpire shirt).

• An umpire shall be impartial on the chair as well as when off duty on the site of the competition venue.

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• An umpire may use a camera with no flash when off-duty.

• If the umpire needs a bathroom break or to be absent, he or she must advise the referee.

• An umpire shall not criticize the decision of the Referee (e.g.: not being appointed to a final)

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5. Unsportsmanlike misconduct

• Conducting oneself in a manner that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the sport.

• An umpire should avoid inappropriate conduct and use of gross language or oral abuse.

• An umpire should avoid any inappropriate behaviour towards others, including harassment.

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Other Instruction to Umpires:

Match Preparation:1. Revise the Laws and Tournament playing

regulations beforehand.

2. Check court surroundings; e.g. obstacles-play a let or not?

3. Carry out your pre-match duties – have a checklist to which you can refer.

4. Liaison with players – friendly, relaxed and efficient.

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Other Instructions to Umpires

During the Match:

1.Be alert and mentally prepared – it is not only what happens but the effect it has or may have on the play that’s important.

2.Your mental state governs your physical state, so educate yourself to be positive

3.Be pleasantly worried – you’ll be surprised at the control you have. Tired umpires are inefficient umpires

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Other Instructions to Umpires

During the match:

4.Request and get the correct conduct as befitting badminton players. You set the standards and give the players the responsibility of carrying them out.

5.If a scorer is available – be sure that the score is put up after you have called it.

6.Acknowledgement to all officials on your court and players, specially when request to change shuttle is asked.

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Check on the following situations:

• Coaching during rally

• Delay by players

• Mopping court

• Feathers on court

• Correct sides in doubles

• Interval breaks

• Shuttle tampering

• Clothing code

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Check on the following situations:

• Injuries:

– Stop play

– Start stopwatch

– Call for referee who can call the doctor

– Note score and time of injury

– If player retired, inform about the outcome

– Note injury and player on scoresheet

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Check on the following situations

• Routine:

– Call score promptly and correctly

– Focus on receiver but have server in sight

– Keep regular eye contact with service judge

– Check surrounds of court

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• Handling of disputes:

– Handle them promptly, firmly and confidently

– Do not allow any player to gain an unfair advantage

– Keep players and officials informed

• Relations with players:

– Courteous, fair, firm and friendly

– Encourage fair play

– Gain players’ respect

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• Over-ruling a line call:

– React quickly

– Correct announcement

– e.g. Shuttle lands out – line judge signals <IN>. Umpire immediately after seeing the line judge signalling <IN> calls: <CORECTION OUT> and announce score or service over and score, if appropriate

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APPENDIX

BWF Laws and Regulations

Part II – Section 1A – Laws of Badminton

Part II – Section 1B – Appendix 4 –Vocabulary

Part II – Section 2 – RTTO

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Questions

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Conclusion

• Thanks to all the umpires

• Have a great experience on the chair

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Documents

Badminton Umpire Training Manual