Responsibilities:
1. Enforcing tennis rules and regulations
2. Making fair and objective decisions
3. Ensuring the safety of players and spectators
4. Mediating disputes or conflicts between players
Activity: Tennis match umpiring
Essential checks and preparations:
1. Familiarize oneself with the match format, rules, and regulations
2. Ensure all necessary equipment such as scorecards, pens, and stopwatch are ready
3. Inspect the playing surface for any hazards or irregularities
4. Communicate with players and other officials to establish rapport and understanding
Observations:
1. Player conduct, including sportsmanship and adhering to rules
2. Accuracy of line calls and signals
3. Injury or medical emergencies
4. Crowd behavior and distractions
Potential issues that could arise:
1. Player disputes over line calls or decisions
2. Inclement weather affecting play
3. Equipment failure or malfunction
4. Fan interference or disturbances in the crowd
Grand Total: 10 marks
This module covers the responsibilities of being an umpire. Your task involves using the OLC and information acquired from other sources through research.
Imagine that you are selected as the umpire for a tennis match. Identify FOUR tennis rules. Describe the necessary checks and preparations you must carry out, and highlight what to watch for potential issues.
Research the game of tennis. Then, identify and list FOUR rules.
Question 1.1 [4 marks]
1. 2. 3. 4.
TOTAL: 4
4
QUESTION 2
Question 2.1 [ 3x2=6 marks]
As an umpire overseeing a tennis match, what responsibilities do you hold? Outline the essential checks and preparations you need to conduct, what to observe and potential issues that could arise.
Present your response by redrawing and filling in the table below.
YOU ARE THE UMPIRE
RESPONSIBILITIES
ACTIVITY
Essential checks and preparations
Observations
Potential issues that could arise
GRAND TOTAL:10
SBA END
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