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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic • • • Referee Uniform & Equipment Entering the Facility & Pre-match Procedures Duties During the Match Ball Handling Calls & Other Rulings Match Administration & Game Procedures Sanctions Officials, Their Duties & Mechanics Techniques Changes & Points of Emphasis Officiating Resources USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 2

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Required Uniform • • White (‘Certified Volleyball Official’) long- or shortsleeved polo shirt USAV referee patch – recommend regionally, required nationally; FIVB arbitre patch may be worn regionally and nationally by USA Int’l referees Dark navy blue slacks (NO jeans or faded pants) Blue or black belt Solid white shoes and white socks Well-groomed and neat in appearance Optional - Certified Official V-neck sweater (approved for on-court wear by either referee) Optional – white sweater vest (approved for on-court wear by either referee) USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 4

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Referee Equipment Required items & equipment: • Whistle with lanyard • Watch (with second hand or timer) • Yellow and Red Cards • Coin for coin toss • Domestic Competition Regulations Highly recommended items & equipment: • net height measuring device • ball pressure gauge and pump • line judge flags USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 5

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Entering the Facility q Be at site in uniform at least 30 minutes prior to start time, preferably earlier! n Locate event manager or tournament director n Meet with co-officials and discuss ground rules n Determine format and protocols n Responsibilities begin with arrival courtside USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 7

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Entering the Facility q Facility & Court Inspection n Service zone: Are sideline extensions present to define the service zone? n Are attack lines extended, if necessary? n Overhead obstructions n Playing vs. non-playing areas: Adjacent courts? Pursuit? Sport Court or other portable surface? Safety issues? Location of spectators? USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 8

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Equipment q Game balls: color and pressure q Net: height; tautness; exposed tensioning devices; posts/supports and padding; antennas; vertical tape markers (if used) q Referee stand q Scoreboard or flip score q Timing device USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 9

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Player Uniforms q Player uniforms: n Matching shirts/jerseys and shorts n Differing manufacturer logos are permitted n Sleeve length may vary (short vs long); sleeveless shirts or tank tops not considered “matching” with short/long sleeves n Exposed undergarments n Number placement – CENTERED on front and back of jersey USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 10

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Player Uniforms q The Libero uniform: n Jersey must be contrasting color n. May not include any color from the predominant colors of the team’s regular jerseys n. Examples included in DCR n Exposed undergarments may differ from rest of team n Re-designated Libero uniform n Differing shorts permitted USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 11

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Player Equipment n Splints and braces q. Allowed on hand or arm provided it does not give the player an artificial advantage or pose risk of injury; may need to be covered or padded; q. Hard plaster or fiberglass cast on hand/forearm is not permitted n Medical devices (insulin pumps, etc. ) q. Permitted provided such a device poses no risk of injury to player or other participants; cannot give artificial advantage USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 12

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Captains’ meeting: n Introductions n Ground rules n Warm-up protocol & match format n Jewelry n Libero replacements & substitution procedure n Second referee input n Answer questions n Coin toss n After each teams has played, subsequent captains’ meetings should be brief! USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 14

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Meet with scorekeeper and assistant scorekeeper: n Review scorekeeper duties q. Recording subs, time-outs and sanctions; q. Informing referees of subs, time-outs taken, wrong servers and illegal substitutions; q. Verify server before each serve; q. Ensure lineups are recorded correctly; q. End of set/match procedures. USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 15

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Meet with scorekeeper and assistant scorekeeper: n Review assistant scorekeeper duties q. Use of tracking sheet for Libero replacements and substitutions q. Handling illegal Libero replacements (after contact of serve) q. Communication with scorekeeper. USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 16

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Meet with line judges: n Positioning on court q. Prior to match; q. During time-outs (mid-point of end line); q. Between sets (neutral area); q. When server is within 4’-5’ of line judge (step behind server in line with sideline extended). USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 17

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Meet with line judges: n Calls and signals q. Balls landing “in” or “out” q. Foot faults by the server q. Foot faults by players outside the court lines q. Touches q. Help with “pancake” digs near the floor USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 18

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Meet with line judges: n Calls and signals (con’t) q. Balls crossing over or outside an antenna q. Ball touching an antenna q. Implications of “Pursuit Rule, ” if being used q. Screened from viewing a play q. Reporting rude remarks or inappropriate behavior q. Review signals (with or without flags) q. Signals should be held long enough to be seen by a referee USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 19

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Referees’ pre-match communication: n Rule changes n Ground rules n Assistance with judgment calls qhow & when to signal; do not offer opinions n Use of informal signals n R 2 method for requesting sanctions n Bench control n Who conducts deciding set coin toss? USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 20

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Referees’ pre-match communication: n First referee determines who will conduct the deciding set coin toss n Post-match procedures: q Toot-n-Scoot q Include scorekeepers and line judges in the postmatch debrief when appropriate USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 21

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Pre-match Procedures q Warm-up Procedures: n First referee must supervise the warm-ups q May request second referee to time the segments n Ensure safety n Observe skill level of teams n Review teams for jewelry and uniform/equipment legality n Verify Libero jersey contrast USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 22

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic During the Match q Signal teams to end lines or onto court following Junior pre-match protocol, DCR page 166) n Check line-ups q During service: n Eight second violation q Five seconds for 14 & Under n Re-serves not allowed q 14 & Under – a re-serve is allowed for each serve; five seconds permitted per attempt; ball must drop, untouched USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 24

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic During the Match q During service (continued): n n n Foot faults by the server Served ball contacting antenna or obstruction Served ball contacting net No requests after the beckon Positional faults USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 25

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic During the Match q During service (continued): n Screening q Movement of players on serving team q Flight of ball q Separation of players q Players bending over q Server must be visible to receiving team USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 26

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic During the Match q During service (continued): n Blocking or attacking the serve q Attacking is illegal only if ball is attacked while the ball is in the front zone and completely higher than the top of the net n Player, other than server, off the court n A rally begins with the service contact USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 27

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic During the Match q Ball in or out of play: n Ball is in when it lands in the court or on the lines q Ball must cross the net between the antennas (Pursuit Rule implications) q Ball is in if any part touches the line USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 28

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic During the Match q Ball in or out of play (continued): n Ball is out of play when: qthe ball lands completely outside the boundary lines; qthe ball contacts an object or person outside the playing area; qthe ball contacts the ceiling or overhead objects above opponent's court; qthe ball contacts the ceiling or overhead objects above team playing area and crosses into opponent's court; qthe ball contacts an antenna, or any part of the net system outside the antenna. USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 29

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic During the Match q Ball in or out of play (continued): n Ball is out of play when: qthe ball completely crosses the plane of the net outside the antenna (Pursuit Rule implications); qthe ball contacts any object over non-playing areas. n Ball contacting an official is out of play; no replay n The play ends with the referee's whistle USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 30

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Ball Handling Calls q Sets (overhand ball handling): n Double hits q. Allowed on first contact n Caught or thrown n One-handed sets q. Use same judgment as two-handed set n Judge contact, not technique n Concept of “over-control” vs “under control” USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 32

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Ball Handling Calls q Passes or digs (underhand/forearm ball handling): n Allowable multiple contacts n Illegal multiple contacts n Contact with the ball made only by hair is ignored – not a touch n Caught or thrown ball n Ball played out of the net – consistency with other calls n Judge contact, not technique USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 33

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Ball Handling Calls q Tips and dumps: n Duration of contact q. Same latitude as sets n Direction of the ball before and after contact n Caught/thrown ball n Judge contact, not technique USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 34

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Ball Handling Calls q Attacking: n Point of contact in relationship to the rest of the body n Contact of ball must be made above that player’s own playing space; reaching beyond net to “save” a ball is illegal if contact is made with ball above opponent’s playing space n Duration of contact n Judge contact, not technique USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 35

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Ball Handling Calls q Blocking: n Definition: player reaching higher than the top of the net n Duration of contact n Directional blocks n Trapping the ball against the net n Illegal or legal blocker n Ball rolling down the body – probably legal n Contacting the ball before the hitter n Reaching beyond the net – when is it allowed? n Collective blocks – only players who meet the definition of a blocker can be considered part of a collective block n Non-blocking back row setter in the area of the block – may be 1 st team hit or a block USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 36

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Ball Handling Calls q Four Hits: n Watch closely for blocking team contact after third team hit n Determine if part of the ball has touched the block along with the net n If third hit is not contacted by the block and ball is contacted again by the attacker, “two hits" is called; if the attacker’s teammate contacts the ball, “four hits” is called n Line judges do not assist in making this call USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 37

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Ball Handling Calls q Back row attacks/blocks: n Attacker’s foot/feet position in relation to the attack line n Position of ball above or (partly) below the top of the net as a factor for back row attacks n Position of player above or below the top of the net as a factor for back row blocks n Ball legally blocked back into an attacker n Ball legally blocked back into a setter trying to retrieve it from near the plane of the net n Simultaneous contact of a ball in the plane of the net by a back row player (setter) and an opposing player USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 38

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Other Rulings q Net play: n Net driven into player n Contact with the net is not a fault unless the player is in the action of playing the ball or such contact interferes with play; contacting the ball is not a requirement to be “playing the ball” n Contact with antenna by player (illegal) n Contact with net supports by player (legal) n Intentionally deflecting ball through the net (illegal) USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 40

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Other Rulings q Center line: n Hand or foot on or above center line (legal) n Hands or feet completely over the line, or other body parts in contact with opponent’s court (illegal) n Crossing under the net outside the sideline (including Pursuit Rule implications) n Interference with the opposing team n Penetration under the plane of the net without contacting the floor USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 41

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Other Rulings q Potential play-over situations: n Inadvertent whistles q. Play ends and ball is out of play q. Referee makes ruling not penalizing either team n Objects less than 2 m (6’ 6”) from the court interfering with ability to play the ball n Ball contacts overhead object less than 4. 6 m (15’) above playing area n Ball contacts a person (media or spectator) in free zone during legal attempt to play the ball; ball contact with an official does not result in a replay USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 42

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Other Rulings q Potential play-over situations: n Player contact with an official IF the contact impedes an otherwise legal attempt to play the ball n Ball comes to rest on an overhead object above team's playing area and is still playable n Simultaneous faults n Object coming onto the court that interfere with play n Play is stopped due to injury anywhere on court or free zone USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 43

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Other Rulings q Whistles: n Simultaneous whistles that occur just as whistle for serve is blown q. First referee determines which occurred first q. Either allow request or assess improper request n Simultaneous whistles that occur to end a play q. First referee determines which fault occurred first q. If referee cannot decide which whistle occurred first, award a play-over USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 44

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Substitutions: n Unlimited player entries n Twelve (12) substitutions per team, plus unlimited Libero replacements n Re-entry into the set must be in the same position n Substitution area between center line and attack line n Subs must be near sub zone at time of request; if not, no whistle to recognize request! n Sub request by each team during same dead ball requires separate whistle for each team’s request USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 46

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Substitutions (continued): n Requested only by the head coach or captain q. Location of coach(es) and substitutes q. Substitute entering the sub zone constitutes a request n Players must wait until authorized by the second referee to enter the set q. For multiple substitutions by the same team, each substitute must enter the substitution zone successively, one at a time n Subs may leave bench/warm-up area for medical reasons; coach/captain must make every effort to notify referees of the departure USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 47

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Libero replacements: n Libero number on the line-up sheet at the beginning of each set n Libero may not serve as team or game captain USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 48

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Libero replacements: n Replacement of players q. The Libero may replace any back row player, including an injured player if Libero is not on court at time of injury q. Replacements are unlimited, but one rally must occur between replacements q. Libero must be replaced by player whom the Libero replaced (the replacement may then be substituted before the next play begins) q. Replacements take place when the ball is out of play q. Replacement location – all replacements must occur over the sideline between the attack line and the end line q. Late replacements (after beckon but before service contact) 49 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Libero: n Libero playing actions q. Back row player only q. May not complete an attack hit when the ball is entirely above the top of the net from anywhere on the court q. May not block, attempt to block or serve q. Restrictions on attack hits after Libero makes an overhand fingertip pass in the front zone USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 50

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Libero: n Re-designation of injured Libero q. Injured Libero must first be replaced by the player s/he replaced q. Re-designation does not have to happen immediately, but can occur at coach’s discretion • Only a re-designated Libero may wear a bib or vest; the number must be visible q. Re-designated Libero may be any substitute (players not in set at time of re-designation) q. Injured Libero may not return to the match once redesignation occurs USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 51

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Time-outs: n Requested only by the head coach or captain q. Location of coach n Duration q 30 seconds; no warning whistle n Two time-outs per team per set n Third time-out request is an improper request (or delay sanction if IR has already been assessed, or if request is whistled) USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 52

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Time-outs (continued): n Location of teams during time-out q. Players may remain on court or go to free zone near team bench during time-out; coaches/subs may not enter court q. Referees may direct teams to leave court for administrative purposes n Administered by second referee USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 53

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Injuries: n Stop play immediately, not just on playing area, but injury occurring anywhere n Allow up to 30 seconds for assessment of injury n If player is not ready to resume play after 30 seconds, a substitution or timeout must result q. Allow sufficient time for injured player to be safely removed from playing area n No other substitution request may be made until injury is resolved USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 54

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Injuries (continued): n Special injury timeout q. Only used when there are no legal substitutions available q. Lasts a maximum of three minutes q. Only one special injury timeout allowed per player per match q. Regular timeouts may be used in conjunction with the injury timeout USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 55

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Injuries (continued): n Priority of who may be an exceptional sub for an injured player q. Person who has played in the same position as the injured player during that set or any player that has not already been in the set q. Any player on the bench regardless of previous position played q. Libero q. An injured player replaced by exceptional substitution may not return to the match USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 56

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Injuries (continued): n Blood issues q. Stop play for blood on equipment q. Stop play for blood on player and/or uniform q. A bleeding player is treated as any other injury (30 seconds to resume play); if additional time is needed to address blood on equipment or the court, that time may be used to enable the injured player to return USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 57

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Protest Procedures: n Must be lodged by captain; coach may act as captain for 14 & Under competition n Time factors for lodging protests between sets, after match n No penalty for a protest that is not upheld USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 58

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Match Administration q Crowd control: n Event host or tournament management should resolve USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 59

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Improper Requests: n First improper request in a match q. Signaled with a “wave off” and request is denied q. On score sheet, slash the IR, note the team (A or B), the set, and the score at the time of the improper request n Second and subsequent improper requests in a match results in a delay sanction n Improper request may be preceded by a delay warning or penalty USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 61

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Improper Requests (continued): n Examples of Improper Requests q. A request during a rally or after the authorization for service q. A request by someone other than the head coach or captain q. A request for a 13 th substitution q. A request for a third timeout q. A request for a substitution that would result in a wrong position entry USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 62

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Delay Sanctions: n First delay by a team in a match is a delay warning q. Signaled with hand held against back of opposite wrist q. On score sheet, slash the D in Warning column, note the team (A or B), the set and the score at the time of the TDW n Second and subsequent delay in a match is a delay penalty q. Signaled with yellow card against back of opposite wrist q. On score sheet, write D in Penalty column, note the team (A or B), the set and the score at the time of the TDP USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 63

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Delay Sanctions (continued): n Examples of Delays q. Delay in completing a substitution q. Prolonging a game interruption after either referee requests play to resume q. Request for illegal substitution, which is recognized (whistled) by a referee q. Second and subsequent improper request in a match q. Delay of game by any team member USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 64

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Individual Warnings: n No further penalty is assessed with the hand signal or verbal warning n Assessed for minor unsporting conduct by an individual n First referee may call the player to the stand (“This is your warning”), or may whistle and signal (“finger wag”) n For a team member on the bench, the first referee may whistle and signal (“finger wag”), or may request captain to report the warning to the team member n Warnings are not recorded on the score sheet and have no further consequence USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 65

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Individual Penalties (Yellow Card): n All penalties remain in force for the match n The team is sanctioned with a loss of rally (point for the opponent) n Penalties assessed for rude behavior include, but are not limited to: q. Rude, obnoxious behavior or profanity q. Stomping feet, shouting or yelling at opponents during play q. Deliberate contact with an opponent USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 66

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Individual Penalties (Yellow Card): n A penalty does not require a previous warning n A referee may not give two individual penalties to the same team member in the same match n Yellow card is held in the hand on the side of the net of the offending individual USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 67

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Individual Penalties (Yellow Card): n For a player on the court, the first referee must call the player to the stand says, “This penalty is for you for unsporting behavior. ” n For a team member on the bench, the first referee must call the captain to the stand, inform him/her of the sanction, and ask the captain to report the sanction to the team member. The team member must stand raise a had to acknowledge the sanction. n On the score sheet, enter the player’s number (or appropriate code letter for other team members) in the Penalty column, note the team (A or B), the set, and the score at the time of the penalty. 68 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Expulsion (Red Card): n Assessed for a second act of rude behavior or first act of offensive conduct in a match; does not require previous warning or penalty n No other penalty is assessed at the time of expulsion n Offensive conduct includes but is not limited to: q. Offensive conduct q. Defamatory or obscene words, insulting gestures or comments USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 69

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Expulsion (Red Card): n For a player on the court, the first referee must call the player to the stand says, “You are expelled for offensive conduct. ” n For a team member on the bench, the first referee must call the captain to the stand, inform him/her of the expulsion, and ask the captain to report the expulsion to the team member. The team member must go to the Penalty Area. n In the absence of a Penalty Area, expelled players or subs remain seated on the bench; other team members (coaches, etc. ) must leave the playing, bench and warm-up areas for the remainder of the set. Expelled team members are subject to further sanction. n An expulsion is recorded in the Sanctions box. USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 70

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Disqualification (Yellow & Red Cards together): n Assessed for a repeated act of offensive conduct or a first act of aggression in a match; does not require previous warning, penalty or expulsion n No other penalty is assessed at the time of expulsion n The individual is disqualified from the remainder of the match n Aggressive conduct includes but is not limited to: q. Intended aggression q. Physical attack USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 71

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q Disqualification (Yellow & Red Cards together): n Location of disqualified team member: q. Must leave the Competition Control Area, defined as playing area, bench and warm-up areas, and spectator areas, as a minimum. n A disqualification is noted in the Sanctions box on the score sheet USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 72

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Sanctions q General rules for sanctions: n Only the first referee may issue sanctions; the second referee may request a sanction from the first referee n A player on the court must approach the stand to acknowledge a sanction n The captain must approach the stand when requested to acknowledge a sanction given to a team member on the bench n No individual sanction requires a previous warning or sanction n All sanctions are in force for the duration of the match, including delay sanctions 73 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic End of Set/Match Procedures q Procedures: n Players do not go to end line if there is another set to be played; a whistle and the signal to change courts is given immediately after signaling “end of game” n Players go to their team bench during the coin toss for a deciding set n Players change courts without delay at eight points in a deciding set; not under net! n Players to end line at end of match n Three-minute interval between all sets begins when the first referee awards the final point of the set USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 75

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q First referee: n Has ultimate authority over the match n May overrule any other official n Inspects playing area and equipment n Conducts coin toss and captains' meeting (may request second referee to conduct deciding set coin toss) n Supervises team warm-ups (may request second referee to time each segment) USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 77

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q First referee (continued): n Determines serving faults and screening n Whistles positional faults of the serving team n Whistles ball handling violations n Communicates with second referee during match n Assesses sanctions n Indicates which team scores points and serves next n Signs score sheet at end of match USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 78

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Second referee: n Assists first referee n Verifies line-ups for each team before each set n Mimics all signals of first referee n Discreetly signals violations blocked from first referee's view n Works with scorekeeper and assistant scorekeeper USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 79

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Second referee (continued): n Authorizes and controls time-outs and substitutions n Supervises injury situations n Visually (or verbally) notifies coach when 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th substitutions are used n Whistles player contact with the net and antennas (on both the R 1 and R 2 sides of the court) USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 80

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Second referee (continued): n Whistles player contact with any portion of the net in accordance with Rule 11. 3. 1 n Whistles antennas on R 2’s side of court; may assist first referee with a ball crossing behind the first referee by showing “out” discreetly; R 2 should not whistle ball behind R 1 n Whistles center line violations n Whistles positional faults of the receiving team USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 81

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Second referee (continued): n Whistles back row player faults (signal to R 1 first) n Whistles a ball contacting the floor (signal to R 1 first) n Stops play for balls crossing the net outside the R 2’s antenna (Pursuit Rule implications) n Stops play when a ball contacts an object/equipment outside the antenna n Communicates with first referee during match USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 82

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Scorekeeper: n Before the match: q. Records names of first and second referee, line judges and scorekeeper q. May prepare the score sheets for the minimum number of sets to be played q. Records starting lineups for both teams q. Assists the R 2 with lineup verification before the start of each set USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 83

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Scorekeeper (continued): n During the match: q. Records the score and ensures the serving order is followed correctly q. Checks the eligibility of all substitutes before entering the court q. Records time-outs and notifies referees of number of time-outs taken by both teams q. After recording subs or at the end of a time-out, indicates readiness by raising both hands q. Records all information if a protest is lodged USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 84

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Scorekeeper (continued): n Post-match: q. Verifies the score q. Ensures all information is complete on the score sheet q. Signs the score sheet USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 85

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Assistant Scorekeeper: n Duties: q. Ensures that when the Libero leaves the court, the player originally replaced returns to the court q. Ensures a rally has occurred between Libero replacements q. Notifies referees of illegal replacement after contact of next serve q. Records regular team substitutions in addition to Libero replacements USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 86

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Line Judges: n Duties: q. Ball “in” or “out” q. Signal when view is blocked q. Server or other player commits a line violation at time of service contact q. Antennas (and Pursuit Rule implications) q. Touches q. Positioning during play; also when server is 4’-5’ from line judge’s position USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 87

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Hand Signals: n Clear, visible and executed away from the body n Held long enough to convey the call n Complete each signal before displaying the next signal (indicate loss of rally/next team to serve before signaling fault, for example) n Establish a consistent tempo; don’t rush USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 89

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Hand Signals: n First referee signal sequence when making a call q. Whistle to stop play q. Indicate next team to serve/loss of rally q. Signal nature of fault (and player at fault, if necessary) USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 90

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Hand Signals: n Second referee signal sequence when making a call q. Whistle to stop play q. Signal nature of fault (and player at fault, if necessary) q. Mimic first referee’s indication of next team to serve/loss of rally USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 91

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Whistle technique: n Clear, sharp and authoritative n Reaction time should result in whistle blown promptly n Each interruption request requires a separate whistle, including simultaneous requests by opponents during the same dead-ball period USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 92

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q. Whistle technique (continued): n Use various tones for different purposes (timeout, fault, substitution, injury, etc. ) n Separation of service whistle and signal to authorize service n Separation of whistle and loss of rally signal (first referee); “ 1 -2 -3 Method” (whistle loss of rally fault) n Separation of whistle and fault signal (second referee); also uses “ 1 -2 -3 Method” USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 93

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Second referee mechanics: n Focus on receiving team at service n Transition to blockers' side during rally n Recommended procedure: After play, step away from post to side of net of the team at fault, then mimic first referee n If second referee whistles the fault, the step must be to the side at fault USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 94

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Second referee mechanics (cont’d): n Scan both benches during dead balls to be attentive to timeouts, substitutions or other needed communication n Serve and protect the first referee, especially as first response to coaches’ concerns; do not delay the match to entertain questions or comments regarding judgment decisions USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 95

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Second referee mechanics (cont’d): n Substitution procedure q. Administer the substitution from the normal work area of the second referee in a location that allows the scorekeeper to clearly view the players involved in the substitution q. In-coming and out-going subs meet within the substitution zone (in succession, one sub at a time for multiple subs by same team) and must see the “authorization to enter” signal from the second referee prior to entering USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 96

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Officials & Their Duties q Second referee mechanics (cont’d): n Substitution procedure (cont’d) q. Technique for administering simultaneous substitution requests from both teams (requires a whistle for each team’s request) q. After releasing substitutes, repeat substitute numbers to scorekeeper as needed q. Signal to first referee to indicate that play may begin, i. e. , “ready” signal USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 97

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Techniques q Communication with Coaches q Remind all coaches to remain 1. 75 m (5’ 10”) from court while ball is in play q Assistant coaches may not intervene q Time-out notification q Substitution notification q Coach’s location when requesting game interruptions USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 99

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Techniques q Time-out Procedure q Both referees point toward team bench q R 2’s method for notification of coach and first referee; second time-out only q Not required for either referee to display time-out information at end of time-out USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 100

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Techniques q Requests for game interruptions – separate whistles q Signal sequence – R 1 calls; R 2 calls q Game captain identification q Sanction procedures USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 101

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Points of Emphasis q Warm-ups q Line judge positioning q During time-out q When server is near LJ’s position q Service authorization q Uniform numbers USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 102

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Points of Emphasis q Player equipment q Towel, contacts, glasses, etc q Hard plaster/fiberglass casts - ILLEGAL q Bobbie pins, barrettes, etc - LEGAL q Interference with play q Deflecting ball through net q Player contact with official q Improper requests USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 103

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Points of Emphasis q Coaches q Location – 1. 75 m from court q Assistant coaches – one at a time; 1. 75 m from court q Disruptive coaching USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 104

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2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Referee Resources q www. usavolleyball. org n The USA Volleyball website n Includes links to: q. USA Women’s & Men’s National Volleyball Teams q 40 USAV regions q. National competitions for juniors and adults q. USAV Officials’ Division resources q. Downloads – rule book, casebook, rule interpretations and related officiating documents USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 106

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Referee Resources q www. fivb. org n The International Volleyball Federation website n Includes links to: q. All FIVB world competitions, including World League, World Grand Prix, the Olympic Games q. FIVB rulebook, casebook and refereeing guidelines q. Links to confederations, i. e. , NORCECA (USA, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean), CEV (Europe), etc. q. FIVB programs, goals, history and future USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 107

2008 -09 USA Volleyball Referee Clinic Referee Resources q www. pavo. org n Professional Association of Volleyball Officials n Includes links to: q. Collegiate officiating information q. Training & Certification for collegiate officials q. Rule interpretations and bulletins q. PAVO Convention details q. OTP Clinics – sites and hosts q. Various documents related to collegiate officiating USA Volleyball Referee Clinic 108