30. Information as to Score.—Every player is entitled to be informed which is the next point of any ball.
31. State of Game, if disputed.—When clips are used, their position, in case of dispute, shall be conclusive as to the position of the balls in the game.
32. Wires knocked out of Ground.—Should a player, in trying to run his hoop, knock a wire of that hoop out of the ground with his ball, the hoop does not count. The ball must be replaced, and the stroke taken again.
33. Pegs or Hoops not upright.—Any player may set upright a peg or hoop, except the one next in order; and that must not be altered except by the umpire.
34. Ball lying in a Hole or on Bad Ground.—A ball lying in a hole or on bad ground may only be moved with the sanction of the umpire or with the consent of the adversary. The ball must be put back, i.e., away from the object aimed at, so as not to alter the line of aim.
35. Umpires.—The duties of an umpire are:
(a) To decide any questions that may arise during the game, if appealed to.
(b) To keep the score, and if asked by a player to disclose the state of the game.
(c) To move the clips or to see that they are properly moved.
(d) To replace balls sent off the ground or to see that they are properly replaced.
(e) To adjust hoops or pegs or to see that they are properly adjusted (vide Law 33).
(f) To inform the striker when he is about to play or has played out of turn, or with the wrong ball, or when he has made a wrong point.
With the exception of the instances named in clause (f), an umpire shall not draw attention to, or give his opinion on, any mistake made unless appealed to by one of the players. The decision of an umpire on a question of fact shall be final, but on a question of law, if required by a player, he must appeal to the referee.
36. Absence of Umpire.—When no umpire is present permission to move a ball or to set up a peg or hoop, or any other indulgence for which an umpire would be appealed to, must be asked of the other side.