C umpiring theory

Question 1

what is the length of the full court (side lines)

Answer 1

30.5m

100ft

Question 2

what is the breadth of the court (goal lines)

Answer 2

15.25m

50ft

Question 3

what is the diameter of the centre circle

Answer 3

0.9m

3ft

Question 4

what is the radius of the goal circles

Answer 4

4.9m

16ft

Question 5

how thick are the lines on the court

Answer 5

50mm

2inches

Question 6

how tall is the post

Answer 6

3.05m

10ft

Question 7

what is the diameter of the pole

Answer 7

65-100mm

Question 8

what is the internal diameter of the ring

Answer 8

380mm

Question 9

what is the circumference of the ball

Answer 9

690-710mm

Question 10

what is the weight of the ball

Answer 10

400-450g

Question 11

what is the ball made from

Answer 11

rubber, leather or synthetics

Question 12

what pressure should the ball be blown up to

Answer 12

76-83KPA

Question 13

how long is a match including breaks

Answer 13

4 quarters of 15 mins
4 mins between first-second and third-fourth quarters
half time is 12 mins

Question 14

order in which to penalise players

Answer 14

whistle 
infringement 
by who 
sanction 
to who

Question 15

describe the procedure for a toss up

Answer 15

0.9m apart, facing their goal ends, arms straight with hands by their sides
hold ball in palm of one hand
midway between the 2 players
under the shoulder of the shortest player
flick ball no more than 2 ft in air simultaeneously blowing whistle

Question 16

what is awarded in minor infringements

Answer 16

free pass

Question 17

what is awarded in major infringements

Answer 17

penalty pass

Question 18

where is free pass taken

Answer 18

where the infringement occurred

Question 19

where is a penalty pass taken

Answer 19

where the infringer was unless this disadvantages the team

Question 20

can a player taking a free pass shoot for goal

Answer 20

no

Question 21

what happens if a team does not have 5 players present at the start of a quarter/half

Answer 21

umpire will wait 30 seconds for additional players to arrive
offending team then penalised immediately following the whistle for the centre pass
sanction - penalty pass in the centre third by the transverse line at the goal end of the non-infringing team
if players do not take the court, the match is awarded to the other team

Question 22

how close should you stand when taking a throw in

Answer 22

15cm/6 inches to line

Question 23

when should a toss up be awarded

Answer 23

when 2 players gain possession of the ball simultaneously
2 opposing players send the ball out of courtsimultaneously or the umpire is unable to determine who touched the ball last
2 opposing players are offside simultaneously and one or both catch the ball
2 opposing players contact each other simultaneously

Question 24

can a player roll the ball to oneself to gain possession

Answer 24

yes

Question 25

can a player roll the ball to another player

Answer 25

no

Question 26

can a player bat or bounce the ball once before catching

Answer 26

yes

Question 27

can a player tip the ball in an uncontrolled manner more than once before gaining possession

Answer 27

yes

Question 28

can a player lean on the ball in an offside area

Answer 28

yes, as long as they make no physical contact with the ground of that area

Question 29

ball must go completely through the ring/net for a goal to be scored

Answer 29

ring

Question 30

can a player land with feet astride the goal circle and still shoot

Answer 30

no

Question 31

describe a caution

Answer 31

when an umpire advises a player on the court that their behaviour must change

Question 32

describe an official warning

Answer 32

warn the player that suspension will follow if behaviour is not changed

Question 33

describe a suspension

Answer 33

the player may not take part in play for 2 minutes

Question 34

how do you give an official warning

Answer 34

must use the term "official warning" specify the behaviour for which the official warning is being given state what action will follow if behaviour does not change (suspension)

Question 35

can a suspended player be replaced by a sub

Answer 35

not whilst suspension is taking place | if this player is centre, another player must fill this position (after suspension, player returns to original position)

Question 36

when can a suspended player return to play

Answer 36

the next break - goal scored, stoppage, interval, sanction awarded, throw in or toss up

Question 37

describe unfair play

Answer 37

``` delaying play intentional infringing persistent infringing intimidation retaliation ```

Question 38

if the centre pass lands in a goal third without touching any of the players after being thrown, where is the free pass awarded

Answer 38

goal third