Association of Cricket Officials Issue 30 | Page 32

Five Tips from the Top Former England international bowler and current First Class umpire Alex Wharf shares his top five tips on how best to use the winter to prepare for next season. 1. Laws and Regulations With the Laws of the game changing, the study of the Laws and regulations will be high on the agenda of all umpires this winter. 2. Health and Fitness My personal health and fitness are very important to me. It benefits me on-field during matches and in recovery, as the games come thick and fast during the season. 3. Reading/Education I'm very interested in personal development and love to read a variety of books that will inspire and educate me. My favourite book is Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger – in his own words ‘my unbelievably true life story’. 4. Holidays/Relaxation  Spending time with my family and friends during the winter months is important as I'm on the road throughout the summer months. 5. Match Simulation I will spend time working on my fieldcraft by attending net sessions, third umpire simulations, workshops, and watching lots of match footage. Christmas Caption Competition It’s competition time! Send us your best caption on the image below and the best ones will win Fearnley vouchers! 32 email us at [email protected] contact us on 0121 446 2710