SECTION II THEORY EXAMINATION
Instructions to Candidates
1.
The purpose of the Section II Theory Examination is to test the Candidate’s theoretical application of
the Rules, and knowledge of umpiring procedures and protocols. The Rules referenced in this paper
came into effect on 1 January, 2012.
2.
All candidates must sit the Section II Theory Examination under examination conditions.
3.
Prior to the commencement of the Exam, the Exam Supervisor will verify the total number of pages for
the Exam Paper. Check carefully to ensure that none of the pages are blank, misprinted or missing.
Pages should be printed on one side only.
4.
Please write your candidate number on the top of each page.
5.
You will have ten (10) minutes reading time and two (2) hours to complete the Exam Paper.
6.
No question is worth more than three marks;
Part and half marks will not be awarded;
The Pass mark is 90%.
7.
The Exam Paper must be completed in black or blue pen only.
8.
Write each answer in the space provided. If additional space is required please use the reverse side of
the page and clearly indicate that you have done so.
9.
Abbreviations may only be used for playing positions. Team colours must be written in full e.g. Red
WD, Blue GD. You cannot write “Opposing Team” in your answer.
10.
The types of questions that may be used throughout the exam paper include:
•
Multiple Choice – the Candidate is required to indicate the correct procedure, ruling, action or
decision from a list of options.
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Short Answer — the Candidate is required to write the correct procedure, ruling, action or
decision.
A description of what is required for each type of Short Answer question is provided on the next
page.
The Section II Theory Examination contains questions related to Umpiring the game of Netball.
Please ensure you use the information in this guide to answer what is asked in each question.
Only give the information required. If you add extra information and it is incorrect you will not receive the marks for the
question.
Selection of Responses
Indicate which of the following procedures
the Umpires would apply in this instance?
Answers must include:
(i)
(ii)
Option A
Option B
(iii)
Option C
Short Answer Questions
A
Name the infringement and all points
relevant to awarding the penalty.
B
What action, if any, should the
Umpire take?
An indication of the full range of statements which you believe
accurately describes the given decision and/or situation.
You may be required to indicate more than one option in your
answer.
You can do this by writing the corresponding letter for each
statement you want to include in your answer in the space
provided.
Answers must include:
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(i)
(ii)
The infringement
The penalty awarded
Where the penalty would be awarded
The player(s) and team(s) involved.
A statement or list of correct action(s) to explain what the
Umpire should do in this instance in accordance with the Rules
of Netball which relate to this situation.
If a penalty is awarded answers must include all points relevant
to the awarding of the penalty:
 The infringement
 The penalty awarded
 Where the penalty would be awarded
 The player(s) and team(s) involved.
Yes or No
The player/official who infringed.
C
Is there an infringement? If so, by
whom?
(i)
(ii)
D
Given the following information,
what is the correct action for the
Umpire to take? Why?
(i)
E
Justify your answer.
This is not a stand-alone question. It
can be added to “B” or “C” type
questions.
(i)
Reason: A statement or statements that provide support for
your answer from the Rules of Netball, which relate to this
decision and/or situation.
F
Other specific questions which relate
to how the Umpire would restart play
after a stoppage or what must a
player to when penalised for a major
infringement?
(i)
A statement which directly answers the specific question asked
in accordance with the Rules of Netball.
(ii)
A statement or list of correct action(s) for the Umpire to take
related to this situation.
Reason: Justification for this decision supported by the Rules
of Netball (i.e. The “Why?” bit of this question).
Hints to answering Short Answer Questions:
A
These questions are designed to make you think about the infringement in the scenario.
There will always be an infringement in this type of question – the challenge is to identify what it is and include
the penalty, where it would be awarded and to whom it would be awarded.
1
Red Wing Attack catches the ball and lands
with feet astride the Goal Circle.
Name the infringement and all points relevant
to awarding the penalty.
B
These questions are designed to make you think about scenario and if an infringement has occurred.
There may not always be an infringement in this type of question – the challenge is to identify if there is one
and include the action the umpire needs to take.
Then include the penalty, where it would be awarded and to whom it would be awarded as you have done in
“A” type questions.
Offside
Free Pass
In the Goal Circle where the infringement occurred.
To be taken by any player in the Blue team allowed in the area.
If there is no infringement – you should write in your answer – “No action – play continues”.
2
Red Wing Attack catches the ball and lands at
the top of the Goal Circle. Red Wing Attack
overbalances leans on the ball in the Goal
Circle before regaining balance and releasing
the ball within three seconds.
What action, if any, should the Umpire take?
No action – play continues.
2
Red Wing Attack catches the ball and lands at
the top of the Goal Circle. Red Wing Attack
overbalances leans on the ball and on her knee
in the Goal Circle before regaining balance and
releasing the ball.
What action, if any, should the Umpire take?
Penalise Red Wing Attack for offside
Award a Free Pass
In the Goal Circle where the infringement occurred.
To be taken by any player in the Blue team allowed in the area.
C
These questions are designed to make you think about scenario then decide if an infringement occurred and
which player(s) or official was involved.
There may not always be an infringement in this type of question – the challenge is to identify if there is one
and which player(s) or official was involved.
You are not required to detail the penalty as in “A” and “B” type questions.
Instead you are required to state if there was an infringement (Yes or No) and the player(s) or official who
infringed.
Only give the information required. If you add extra information and it is incorrect you will not receive the
marks for the question.
3
Red Wing Attack catches the ball and lands at
the top of the Goal Circle. Blue Wing Defence
defends from within 0.9 m to the nearer foot
of Red Wing Attack.
Is there an infringement? If so, by whom?
(i)
(ii)
Yes
Blue Wing Defence
CE
These questions are the same as “C” type but require you to justify your answer by providing the specific
reference to Rules of Netball for this scenario.
You are not required to detail the penalty as in “A” and “B” type questions.
The reasoning type questions are the ones that show the examiners you can interpret the scenarios and
know the specific rules to which they relate.
Again, only give the information required. If you add extra information and it is incorrect you will not
receive the marks for the question.
4
Red Wing Attack catches the ball and lands at
the top of the Goal Circle. Red Wing Attack
overbalances leans on the ball in the Goal
Circle before regaining balance and releasing
the ball within three seconds.
Is there an infringement? If so, by whom?
Justify your answer.
(i)
(ii)
No
Reason: A player may lean on the ball to
prevent going offside.
D
These questions are designed to make you think about scenario and if an infringement has occurred.
There may not always be an infringement in this type of question – the challenge is to identify if there is one
and require you to justify your answer by providing the specific reference to Rules of Netball for this
scenario.
If there is no infringement – you should write in your answer – “play continues” and then state the reason
by providing the specific reference to Rules of Netball for this scenario.
The reasoning type questions are the ones that show the examiners you can interpret the scenarios and
know the specific rules to which they relate.
Again, only give the information required. If you add extra information and it is incorrect you will not
receive the marks for the question.
5
Given the following information, what is the
correct action for the Umpire to take? Why?
Red Wing Attack catches the ball and lands
with feet astride the Goal Circle.
Penalise Red Wing Attack for offside.
Reason: A player with or without the ball shall be offside if
the player enters any area other than the playing area for
the designated position.
F
These questions are designed to make you think about scenario and answer the specific question asked.
Examples include:
Using Rule Book terminology, explain in detail what a player must do when penalised for a major
infringement of the Rules.
What action should the Umpire take to manage this Stoppage? From where shall play continue?
What action should the Umpire take to restart play?
1.
As a way of preparing to sit the Section II Theory Examination, apply each of the different question
types to the following scenarios.
(i)
Red Goal Attack is standing “out of play” while Blue Goal Defence is taking a Penalty Pass in the
Goal Circle. Prior to the release of the ball, Red Goal Attack calls to Red Goal Shooter to defend
Blue Goal Keeper.
(ii)
Red Centre catches the ball in the Centre Third, landing on the right foot. Blue Wing Defence is
defending the pass from a legal distance. Red Centre steps backwards onto the left foot and lifts
the right foot. Blue Wing Defence steps forward to defend.
(iii)
Blue Goal Shooter is attempting a shot at goal. Red Goal Keeper, defending from the correct
distance, jumps forward to defend and lands immediately in front of the Blue Goal Shooter just
as the ball is released on three seconds.
(iv)
At a Throw In from behind the Goal Line in the area bounded by the Goal Circle, Blue Goal
Shooter releases the ball which rebounds from the Goalpost. Blue Goal Shooter steps onto
Court and regains possession of the ball.
(N.B. This question will not work for “A” type questions. Do you know why?)
2.
Check your answers against the sample answers on the previous pages to see if you have used the
correct format for each of the answers.
3.
See if you made any of the following common errors in your answers:
(i)
In “A” type questions:
a. Did you name the infringement correctly?
b. Did you include the correct Penalty? See Rule 18 for options.
c. Did you include where the penalty would be awarded? You will know this from the Penalty
type. See Rules 18.2, 18.3, 18.4 and 18.5. You should also include something from the
question e.g. in Question (ii) the answer would be: “In the Centre Third where the infringer
(Blue WD) was standing”.
d. Did you include the player(s) and team(s) involved? Again see Rules 18.2, 18.3, 18.4 and
18.5. Make sure you check you have the correct team! It can only be “Red” or “Blue” not
“opposing team”.
(ii)
In “B” type questions:
a. Did you start your answer with the correct action the Umpire would need to undertake?
b. Did you include all the information from “A” type questions (if needed)?
(iii)
In “C” type questions:
a.
(iv)
Did you over answer the question? That is – did you carried away and write more
information than required? You should only have a Yes or No and the player(s) or officials
who infringed (if indeed there was an infringement).
In “D” and “E” type questions:
a. Did you start your answer with an action the Umpire would need to undertake?
b. Does your Reason relate to the Rules of Netball? In other words do you know the specific
rules and can you write them as answers?
c. Did you include all the information from “A type” questions? If so, you have over-answered
the question! Save time – only write what you need to answer the question.
Remember the “D” and “E” type question are the higher level questions. If you can master
these types of questions, you will be well on your way to passing the Section II Theory
Examination.