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Back Umpire (BU)

Rule 2, Section 5

Article 1 – Responsibility

The Back Umpire shall have primary jurisdiction over the actions of players of both teams behind the Team B line, and shall take a position behind the deepest Team B player.

Article 2 – Duties

The Back Umpire shall:

  • a) Cover long passes in the centre of the field and kicks downfield.
  • b) Rule field goal attempts from outside the 10 yard (metre) line successful or not.
Rule 2, Section 5