There are a considerable number of occasions when the umpire has to call “NO BALL”. You should know and understand each of these occasions
B/E = bowler’s end umpire
S/E = striker’s end umpire
It is a NO BALL when
it is bowled underarm
the style of delivery is changed - without informing batsman
the ball is thrown by the bowler
the ball is thrown at the striker’s wicket by the bowler
the bowler commits a foot fault
the ball bounces more than once in front of the popping crease (ie 3 times)
the ball comes to rest in front of the striker’s wicket
when the wicket is broken by the bowler in his delivery of the ball
the ball does not first bounce on the cut pitch
if the ball is intercepted by any fielder before the batsman has had opportunity to play the ball
dangerous or unfair bowling
high full pitches, i.e. any ball passing the striker above waist high
there is a fielding fault
· wicket keeper encroaching
· fielder encroaching on pitch
· more than two fielders behind popping crease on leg side
REVOKING CALL of ‘No Ball’ – when ball does not leave the bowler’s hand the call must be revoked.
‘No Ball’ TO OVER-RIDE ‘Wide’
If a no ball is bowled which could also be called a wide delivery then no ball takes precedence.
BALL NOT DEAD on call
The ball does not necessarily become dead on the call of no ball and play may continue with runs being scored and batsmen being out. (In the case of a ball stopping in front of the striker “Dead Ball” must be called by the umpire, immediately.)
PENALTY for no-ball
one run scored as a no ball penalty plus any other runs scored or awarded
RUNS
penalty run scored as a no ball extra; other runs as appropriate the ball receives a 1 run penalty recorded as a no ball extra any other runs are recorded as runs to the batsman, byes or leg byes as appropriate
1 run penalty counts in addition to other runs
‘No Ball’ NOT TO COUNT in over – another ball
DISMISSAL
A batsman may be out from a no ball in the following ways:
Hit The Ball Twice, Obstructing the Field, Run Out. (Bowler does not get credit).
POSITIONING
S/E may need to change position to judge fairly
B/E comfortable distance behind stumps – able to see without moving head
Umpire to find out and inform striker; the bowler may not change style without informing striker
May not bowl underarm unless a prior agreement, eg a junior match
FAIR DELIVERY – THE ARM S/E or B/E
DEFINITION – the arm must not be straightened, fully or partly, after reaching shoulder height
Warning
BOWLER THROWING AT STRIKER’S wicket before delivery in an attempt to run him out B/E or S/E
no warning
FAIR DELIVERY – THE FEET B/E
In the delivery stride:
Front foot: some part behind popping crease – grounded or raised
WHEN THE FOOT HITS THE GROUND
Subsequent movement does not count
No warning
BALL BOUNCING MORE THAN TWICE or ROLLING along the ground B/E
No warning
BALL COMING TO REST in front of striker’s wicket and is not touched by the striker’s bat or person (Also call DEAD BALL) B/E
No warning
‘No Ball’ FOR INFRINGEMENT OF OTHER LAWS
position of w/k S/E
must stay wholly behind the line of the stumps until the ball has been played
on-side fielders behind square S/E
no more than two behind the line of the popping crease – whole body whether touching ground or not
S/E ump needs to change position
encroachment on pitch B/E
fielders may not encroach on the pitch whether touching ground or in the air
Dangerous / unfair bowling B/E
fast short pitched bowling;
ball bouncing above head height – amendment to law
take skill of batsman in account.
Warning
High full pitches B/E
above waist high
Warning
Deliberate high full pitches B/E
Take off immediatelyCall and Signal
At the moment of delivery or as soon as practicable
Repeat signal to scorers when the ball is dead
May require more than one signal to scorers to register runs correctly
After repaeating the ssignal for no ball await acknowledgement from the sscorers
of all signals given.
B/E umpire to repeat signal of S/E umpire
Warning procedure
In some cases the bowling of a no ball is followed by a warning to the bowler. These are detailed above. In all cases this takes place when the ball has become dead.
When the ball is dead:
First offence
Inform bowler of the reason for a no-ball being called
Inform bowler that this is a warning for
Inform colleague, both batsmen, captain of fielding side, & captain of batting side as soon as possible
Second Offence
Same procedure but inform that this is a final warning and that a further transgression will lead to the bowler being taken off immediately
Third Offence
Same procedure and inform captain that bowler must be taken off and may not bowl again in the innings
Another player must complete the over
REPORT