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Originally Posted by waltjp
Use your voice to control the action of players - let them know you're there and watching.
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This is a big one and where the good Us stand out from the average. An umpire can have a big influence on the tempo of the game in the middle and by continually talking to the players, can head off what otherwise might be trouble.
Also accept the fact that at some point, you're going to get hit. It's the nature of the beast being in the middle.
I often joke that one of the jobs of the Umpire is to keep the Referee pointed in the right direction. You will be present for discussions regarding penalty enforcement options so you can have a hand in ensuring that the referee has the options correct.