Field Umpire Observation Form

Details

Venue*
Team 1*
Team 2*
Date*
Observer*
Umpire*

Decision Making

How many decisional errors did the umpire make?*

Comments on Decision Making*

Positioning

20-25m distance from contest, including after stoppage*

Always moving when ball is in dispute*

Side on to play*

Runs angles to open up vision when appropriate*

Correct positioning at boundary throw-in as controlling or non-controlling umpire*

Correctly squares off on the mark or backs off on 45 degree angle, where appropriate*

Correct positioning after tap through*

Predictable handovers*

Was the match a 2 or 3 Umpire System?*

Handover of control at correct position *

Being three quarters of a kick away as non-controlling umpire*

Runs up to control mark as non-controlling umpire*

As End Zone, correct positioning to assist controlling umpire (i.e. not too deep)*

As End Zone, runs out to boundary when ball exits 50m zone (runs to cover)*

As Mid Zone, runs to a position to assist with decision making after handover (runs to cover)*

Runs up to control mark at correct locations on ground*

Fair rotation of umpires / sharing of time in control*

Comments on Positioning*

Skills & Movement

Anticipates play well and shifts vision appropriately with time to spare*

Shows effort and desire to achieve best position*

Holds vision after disposal*

Demonstrates change of pace / trigger points where appropriate - general play, including angle running*

Demonstrates change of pace / trigger points where appropriate - boundary throw-in, ball-up*

Ball up executed well - height and direction*

Comments on Skill & Movement*

Match Management

Set kick control, including setting player up on correct line and person on the mark*

Clearing protected area - mark or free kick*

Management of kick-in after behind, including clearing protected area*

Identifies ruck at ball up & BTI where appropriate*

Management of game effectively (e.g handled volatile situations and melees appropriately)*

Strong whistle*

Clear Communication*

Clear Signals*

Were there any correctly handled reports or send offs?*

Comments on Correct Reports or send offs*

Were there any missed/incorrect reports or send offs?*

Comments on Missed/Incorrect Reports or send offs*

Were there any correctly handled consultations with other umpires?*

Comments on Correct Consultations*

Were there any missed opportunities for consultations with other umpires?*

Missed/Incorrect Consultations*
Comments on Match Management*

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*