As the new season approaches we need to start thinking about refreshing our memories on the laws of the game and the duties that we may be called on to perform.

Two of the most common duties are umpiring and scoring and it is therefore important for us to be familiar with the umpiring signals that we may need to execute or recognise. The pictures below show some of the common signals as well as a few that you may not be familiar with.

You are likely to be involved with one or the other duties this summer so get learning!


Signalling dead ball

Signalling no ball

Signalling out

Signalling four

Signalling five penalty runs to the batting side

Signalling leg bye

Revoking the last signal

Put the kettle on, Pits is coming in
(Signalling the last hour is commencing)