Patience is not only a virtue, it's essential . The umpires control the game. If you lose your temper, you lose control. Umpires function as a team. You should not be publicly critical of each other on or off the field and should support each other as necessary.
Good mechanics are necessary .
Call should be made firmly and without hesitation. Umpires may be requested to explain a decision, but should never become argumentative about it. Umpires should always be alert to field conditions which may call for a special ground rules. Keep unused equipment from the playing field and be continuously aware of and looking for threats to player safety. Keep your eye on the ball at all times .