Question

Mention three important duties of the officials before the start of the match.

Answer 1

Duties of an official or umpire before the beginning of the game: 

1. The officials shall agree upon a division of the playing court to be covered by each of them.
2. Not to permit players to play with any type of hand, arm, face, nose, ear, head or neck jewellery.
3. To interpret the rules of the court of play.