Level 1 Umpire Accreditation Manual - AFL Community

Set kick at goalWhen a player is having a set shot at goal, it may benecessary to sprint to the behind post to assist theGoal Umpire. Watch player with the ball at all times.Where a player is taking a set kick at goal (froma mark or free kick) Boundary Umpires shouldposition themselves behind the behind posts tolend support to the Goal Umpire. The Goal Umpireis the final judge of a score and can overrule theBoundary Umpire if necessary.Goal UmpireIn general play beyond scoring distance, the GoalUmpire should generally keep the play in line withhimself and the centre of the goal line.When the ball is within scoring distance of goal,the Goal Umpire should be positioned so that the ball,the centre of the goal line, and the Goal Umpire forma straight line.Goal Umpires should attempt to position themselvesunder the flight of the ball to ensure the correct scoringdecision is made.Goal Umpires should attempt to astride the line to viewclosely contested situations, in relation to the scoringlines to assist Umpires with their decision making.Position (under theflight of the ball)Goal Umpires should attempt to position themselvesunder the flight of the ball and out of the way of playersonly if the ball is touchable on the following occasion:• a high kick at the scoring area.Position (on line situation)Goal Umpires must attempt to be astride the goalline and out of the way of players only if the ball istouchable on the following occasions:• dropping ball;• ball bouncing along the ground towards goal;• player running for close in kick;• contest on goal/behind line.44 level one umpires manual