Pre Match Chat - Umpires & Captains

[tons4fun]

I would like to know what constitutes a good pre match chat between the umpires and captains. I'm very aware that it could be excessively long if not handled well and with a smile, but clear instructions do need to issued.

I do appreciate this is a team effort but presumably one umpire takes the lead?

An idea of all items to be covered would be great along with experiences of how well received these are.

Thanks.

[gooders]

It's always good to refer to Tom Smith's to see what it says in there, plus it should be one of the items covered in the first two sessions of a level one umpires' course. Face to face discussion with an instructor is another good way to find out, because on a discussion board, some things are bound to get missed, then the poster gets castigated by others for not mentioning everything.