Boundary Umpire Observation Form

Details

Venue
Team 1
Team 2
Date
Observer
Umpire

Decision Making

Please select how many errors were made by this umpire

Comments on Decision Making

Positioning

Correct set play positioning - Goals

Correct set play positioning - Center Bounces

Correct set play positioning - Free Kicks

Correct set play positioning - Set Shots

Correct set play positioning - Ball Ups

Correct set play positioning - 50m penalty

3 umpire specific positions; set shots (position in 60m from goal), centre bounce

Correct decision making position, being at least 1.5 kicks away from potential decisional scenarios and having clear view of boundary line

Achieves position at the behind post at the correct time, not hitting the post until required (play being within scoring range)

Correct physical stance on post (behind post to be able to read flight of ball)

Comments on Positioning

Anticipation of play

Proactive anticipation of play, not being reactive to transitional phases of play - Free Kicks

Proactive anticipation of play, not being reactive to transitional phases of play - Turnovers

Proactive anticipation of play, not being reactive to transitional phases of play - Clearances

Proactive anticipation of play, not being reactive to transitional phases of play - Marks

Proactive anticipation of play, not being reactive to transitional phases of play - Switches in play

Proactive anticipation of play, not being reactive to transitional phases of play - Play exiting defensive 50 / entering attacking 50

Creates “safe working distance” from acts of play within 10m of boundary line. SWD = 1.5 kicks away from any given act of play within 10m of line

Comments on Anticipation of Play

Boundary Specific Skills

Throw-ins: 15-18m of distance

Throw-ins: ball lands within a 2m circle of the initial drop zone

Throw-ins: ball drops between 90% & 120% of the ruck man (12 to 2 o’clock)

Comments on Boundary Umpire Specific Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication of change over

Effective communication with other disciplines

Effective communication with players

Provides assistance on run throughs and handover throws

Comments on Team Work

Values

Did the umpire demonstrate positive engagement with the panel?

Was the umpire professional, coachable and did they show a good attitude?

Correct Presentation and arrival time

Comments on Team Values