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UMPIRES

Every umpire should have a thorough knowledge of the Laws of Cricket.

It is unreasonable to expect players to acquire the detailed knowledge necessary for umpires, but it is essential for the full enjoyment of the game that players have a reasonable understanding of the Laws. 
Coaches and Team Managers should ensure some knowledge of the Laws forms part of any training schedule .
Umpires officiating in junior matches should take the opportunity to correct  any misunderstandings some young players might have in interpreting the Laws of Cricket. 
It is suggested this can be done in a discrete and good humoured way, which can only benefit  the game long term.

Every endeavour must be made to establish a good relationship between junior player and umpires, with mutual respect for each other. 

Coaches and school officials should impress on young cricketers the importance of the immediate acceptance of the umpires decision.

If young cricketers can be taught to grow up with a reasonable knowledge of the Laws as well as their technical skills, they will understand the responsibilities and problems of umpires. This, in turn, will lead to the game becoming more enjoyable for players and officials, and with that. a realization that umpires are not "enemies", but are there simply to ensure that the game is played according to the Laws. They should appreciate that, like players, and indeed all of us, umpires are not infallible and must occasionally make mistakes when judging facts. 
For example they  might not necessarily have the best possible view of the action and may give the batsman the benefit of any doubt.