Basic Second Referee Duties The Responsibility Techniques and
Basic Second Referee Duties The Responsibility, Techniques and Mechanics of the R 2 Dr. Thomas Hoy, Vice-President, SAVOA
Responsibilities of the Second Referee Pre-match Position Duties Mechanics Techniques
Second Referee Pre-Match – Getting Ready -Be in uniform on the court no less than 30 minutes before match time -Assist the first referee with pre-match duties and attend pre-match conference -Review duties with the scorer, libero tracker and timer -Verify the rosters have been turned in correctly by the coaches at pre-match, and line-ups are recorded properly on the score sheet
Second Referee Pre-Match – Verifying Lineups -R 2 stands courtside (not on court) and verifies Position Numbers for each team on each side - Using the lineup cards, the R 2 checks the receiving team to make sure players are in correct alignment, authorizes Libero to enter court, identifies the captain (Note: first server will be in Position 2) - Then R 2 checks the serving team using the same process as above (Note: first server will be in Position 1) - Be sure to verify each number on lineup card with player’s jersey number on the court (including Libero), roll the ball to the server, move to receiving team side, make sure scorer is ready, and give ready signal to R 1
Second Referee Position The position of the R 2 shall be in a standing position on the floor opposite the first referee At the moment of the serve, the R 2 is standing slightly away from the net on the side of the receiving team to view the alignment During live play, the R 2 will transition to the side of the net opposite the play of the ball to focus on the blockers At the end of each play, the R 2 will move to the fault side to signal with the R 1
Second Referee in Position to watch the Receiving team - While R 2 is standing parallel with court on receiving team side - Watches the receiving team for illegal alignments (at most likely place for fault) - Decides to 1) warn (if close to illegal alignment—preventive officiating), or 2) whistle and signal a fault - For a fault, use a loud whistle to stop play, signal illegal alignment, and explain to coach who is out of alignment so they can correct it - Use the language of the rule book to explain fault to coaches (“#2, the setter, left too early, ” “#32 CB was closer to the centerline than #20 CF, ” etc. )
Second Referee is responsible for the Receiving team to be correct - There is only overlap with adjacent players--front to back, and side to side - The player’s position is determined by the player’s foot - Backrow players cannot be closer to the centerline than their adjacent front-row players - Center players cannot be closer the sideline than their adjacent outside players - After a contacted serve, players may move anywhere on the playable court
Duties of the R 2 Calls: Net and center line violations Ball contacting or outside antenna on R 2 side Illegal alignment on receiving team, wrong server Handles substitutions and time outs R 2 Signals to R 1 first, and then Calls if R 1 Does Not: Illegal back row attack/block Unseen ball down (i. e. , pancake play) R 2 Does Not Call but Signals: Four hits Touch calls (not seen by other officials) Judgment calls on ball handling Set/Match point
Time Out Technique of the R 2 Upon request from the head coach or captain, R 2 double whistles, shows T. O. signal, and signals with one hand to the court. R 2 then displays each team’s number of T. O. s to R 1 at head level. R 2 whistles a ‘warning’ whistle with 15 seconds left. Upon buzzer at the end of the time out, the R 2 will signal the team’s number of T. O. s, along with the R 1. On the second team’s T. O. , the R 2 will communicate to the coach that two T. O. s have been taken. Then R 2 will get into position for the resumption of play, make sure the scorer is ready, scan the benches, and then give the “ready” signal to the R 1.
Substitution Technique of the R 2 waits for sub to enter the substitution zone, or for head coach to request sub, before a double whistle—then subs one pair at a time R 2 does not allow the subs to run onto court without stopping R 2 authorizes each sub to enter court after numbers are clearly identified (a whistle is not an authorization) On the 15 th through 18 th substitution, the R 2 will notify the coach the total number of substitutions taken Then R 2 will get into position for the resumption of play, make sure the scorer is ready, scan the benches, and then give the “ready” signal to the R 1.
Transition Mechanics of the R 2 1. Begin on the receiving team’s side of the net for serve, keep your body square to the court, and watch for faults 2. Once the ball is served or passed, transition quickly to the serving team’s side of the net to watch blockers 3. Each time you transition, look “through” the net to watch the play develop (R 1 may need your help) 4. At the end of the rally move to the losing team’s side of the net to repeat the R 1’s signals 5. Scan your benches before the next service whistle for sub or time out requests
Additional Mechanics of the R 2 1. Mimics all signals given by the R 1 (except service beckon and net serve) 2. Stays with blockers from start until they land/transition 3. Ensures standing coach stays 6’ back from sideline 4. Responds to coaches request for lineup check and service order check 6. Checks the scoresheet for accuracy each time out 7. Initials the scoresheet after each set to verify results 8. Notify first referee of any unsporting conduct 9. In the absence of a timer, time all ‘time outs’ 10. Conduct the coin toss prior to the deciding set
More Mechanics of the R 2 1. Step away from pole when giving signals (in view of R 1), come to a complete halt, and then give signal 2. All discreet signals to R 1 are given at the chest 3. When using discreet signals, step out a little 4. If R 1 looks at you for help, and you have nothing, shake your head “no” – meaning play on 5. If players are close to illegal alignment, warn the coach to fix it, use preventive officiating 6. If players are wiping the floor, go out and monitor 7. If coach yells at R 1, go immediately and intervene
Mechanics the R 2 Does Not Use 1. Watch the server 2. Follow the ball, not the blockers 3. Leads the R 1 with signals 4. Not blowing the whistle loud enough 5. Not giving the ‘ready’ signal to the R 1 6. Not waiting for the sub to enter the sub zone before blowing whistle 7. Not waiting for the scorer to complete their work 8. Not identifying to the R 1 a new captain in the set 9. Not monitoring and managing team benches 10. Fail to make eye contact with R 1 at end of play 11. Standing behind the pole vs. stepping out some
Thanks for completing this training Ask questions if you don’t understand COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Thanks for being a professional Study of second referee duties is not complete until referees have reviewed Section E of the NFHS Volleyball Officials Manual.
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