JIM FEICKERT. 4 Hits vs Touch & Out Off of Whom? 2018 USAV National Referee Clinic 11/21/2018. USA Volleyball -

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1 NATIONAL-LEVEL REFEREE CLINIC Welcome! YOUR CLINICIAN IS JIM FEICKERT 2 4 Hits vs Touch & Out Off of Whom? Getting It Right Special thanks to Sandy Steel, President FIVB Rules of the Game Commission USA Volleyball - 1

2 Brief Physics Lesson Angle of Incidence = Angle of Reflection At a simple level, if a ball travelling parallel to the floor impacts something rigid (like the net cable) at 30 degrees The rebound will also be 30 degrees to the normal line Unless it hits something else (like a blocker s hand, arm, etc.) Net Net Attack Normal Rebound Brief Physics Lesson If the rebound is not at 30 degrees, the ball likely hit something else to change the angle of the rebound Net Net Attack Normal Rebound Rebound Out Off of Whom? USA Volleyball - 2

3 4 Hits or Touch? 4 Hits or Touch? Keys for Referees FIVB statistical data shows that 80-90% of attacks into the net tape are touched by the block Get in the best position to see the attacker and the blocker Anticipate the action and have your eyes focused on that precise area of the net The movement of the net permits the ball to contact the blocker, even while the ball is in contact with the net tape Simultaneously or sequentially USA Volleyball - 3

4 Keys for Referees Often the ball strikes the net tape and THEN is projected up into the block before returning to the attacker s court The entire action takes a split-second The ball can curve the net and create a slingshot effect It is still most likely to hit the block, where one exists Statistically four hits is NOT always the best call A Word of Caution At lower ability levels, the percentage of ball-net-blocker contact will be less The ball is contacted with less force The ability of the blockers to reach beyond the net or time their blocking action is less Out Off of Whom? USA Volleyball - 4

5 4 Hits or Touch? 4 Hits or Touch? Out Off of Whom? USA Volleyball - 5

6 Mentoring Making an Impact Benefits of Mentoring For the Mentee Development of skills Improved confidence Accepting feedback Problem solving Learning from mistakes Another perspective Sharing success Networking Benefits of Mentoring For the Mentor Challenge to do better Reminder of why you got started Thankfulness for your own mentors Return focus to what s important Accountability Giving back putting your experience to work Refresh skills Develop listening skills and problem solving USA Volleyball - 6

7 Qualities of an Effective Mentor Positive attitude Available Flexible Approachable Communication skills Character Credible Humble Transparent Hindrances to Mentoring Lack of time Feelings of inadequacy Inability to find a mentee Concerns about co-dependency Fear of others surpassing you Participant Behavior Who s In Charge Here? USA Volleyball - 7

8 What Causes Behavior Issues? Misunderstanding of rules by coaches Misapplication of rules by referees Differences in judgment Frustration with circumstances Emotion of the moment Referees interjecting at the wrong time Inconsistency within our cadre rules application, judgment, points of emphasis Impact of Our Culture Examples from other sports Basketball Brawl between players and referees at a youth event Soccer Referee dies after being hit by player Football Two high school players target a referee Tennis Serena Williams calls umpire a thief Serena US Open Final USA Volleyball - 8

9 Impact of Our Culture Respect for authority has diminished Easier to blame someone else than take responsibility Officials are an easy target Tendency to point out the faults of others Comparing ourselves to others Excusing our own behavior because others have done the same An Extreme Example Lessons to Learn The show is about the play, and the players are the stars not the coaches or referees. Find a solution to the problem Prevent penalizing the team if possible Deal with the problem before the situation escalates The coach s behavior is unacceptable Discipline is situation-focused Doing nothing is never an option Avoidance is better than solving or defusing USA Volleyball - 9

10 Pursuit Rule Is in Effect Lessons to Learn Second referee Get in position to view the play Deal with the coach proactively Do not allow the coach to stay in the substitution zone or converse with the first referee across the court First referee Use your team Administer sanctions correctly Allow first sanction to be acknowledged before assessing an additional sanction Escalation of Behavior Set 4, USA Volleyball

11 Escalation of Behavior Set 4, Escalation of Behavior Set 4, Side Note Set 5, 0-0 USA Volleyball

12 Handling Behavior Summary Control the controllables Maintain an emotional distance Communicate clearly and concisely Do not allow behavior to continue to escalate Assess sanctions when necessary Words of Wisdom Advice from Some of Our Leading Officials Recovery BREATHE! Use key words to regain focus Compartmentalize Resume play as quickly as possible Do not dwell on the mistake USA Volleyball

13 Helping Your Teammates Recover Make eye contact with your teammate Continue to look for and accept input from your teammate Be encouraging, show trust of the officiating team Prevent the coaches or players from yelling at or complaining about the officiating team Keep the match moving and focus on each play Judgment Begins when we accept an assignment Changes from match to match and venue to venue Includes interactions with match participants Evolves as a match progresses Be willing to correct your mistakes Mechanics & Techniques Whistle use Single whistle vs double whistle After deciding set coin toss Fault side positioning Signal tempo/cadence Substitution and time-out procedures Indicating player at fault Net faults Touches? Checking the lineup USA Volleyball

14 Professionalism Calling attention to yourself Excessive jewelry Distracting hairstyles Proper uniform and equipment Correct uniform Appropriate flipping coin Conversation with work team Oversharing Inappropriate topics Take Care of Business Until You Can t! Region Events Referees are responsible for on-court behavior of participants Tournament directors are responsible for behavior of fans Referees can stop play if safety is a concern Take Care of Business Until You Can t! National Events Referees are still responsible for on-court behavior Control what you can control Head referees handle protests and can provide guidance regarding handling participant behavior during a match Arbitrators handle spectator behavior or participant behavior after the match Anticipate when a spectator situation is escalating Remain calm and report just the facts Referees are responsible for on-court behavior of participants USA Volleyball

15 Working As a Team The first referee s attitude and behavior sets the tone for the match Treat the work team with kindness, empathy, and compassion Spend time going over the match expectations with the line judges, table crew, and the second referee Include all members of the team in your decision making Protect all members of your team Thank your team Which Line Judge Do You Want? National Scoring Reminders Lessons Learned from the 2017 ONC USA Volleyball

16 Respect the Assignment Review the job description Page 168 of the DCR Arrive on time Be prepared Score sheet, libero tracking sheet, line-up sheets Pens, correction tape, straight edge Fulfill your responsibilities Remember the Golden Rule! Remember Your Role Scorers assist referees Direct coaches/captains to referees for questions Scorers provide information Scorers help resolve problems without taking control Referees make final decisions Checking Rosters Write player numbers on separate sheet of paper Check them off When roster completely verified Initial at bottom Compare line-up sheet to roster Ensure players legal Before entering on score sheet USA Volleyball

17 Recording Captains Record the roster captain s number in the square Record the lineup/game captain in the circle If the roster captain is on the lineup, he/she is automatically the game captain If both the roster captain and game captain leave the game, an alternate captain is identified Recording Captains The circle and square must always have a number (or an X in the square if there are not roster captains) If the Libero is the roster/game captain, an alternate captain must be identified If a second alternate captain is needed, the first alternate captain is slashed Recording Available Substitutes X BEARCATS X RAMS Record available substitutes as noted Liberos are not substitutes If no available substitutes, write NO SUBS When player enters set, slash number in available substitutes 1 7 NO SUBS USA Volleyball

18 Tips and Reminders Remain at score table Have second referee get rosters and line-ups Communicate with work team before the match and throughout the match Balance speed and efficiency Make no comments about decisions/judgment of referees Before, during, or after match USAV Officials Division How Can We Serve You? Advisory Commissions International Officials Chair Ken Taylor Mary Blalock Joe Campbell Keith Murlless Julie Voeck Beach Officials Chair - Thang Nguyen Kirsten Boessneck Greg Clark Katy Meyer Gigi Prieto Indoor Officials Chair Donnie Goodwin Becky Brockney Lena Gustafson Tim Harlow Rod Rodriquez Pati Rolf, Director of Officials USA Volleyball

19 What s on the Horizon Newsletter coming in December Uniforms SafeSport Events Early registration and acceptance High Performance Officials Assembly USAV Staff Clinic Wrap-up 4 hits vs touch and out off of whom let s get it right Consider finding someone to mentor Manage behavior Doing nothing is never an option Avoidance is better than problem solving or defusing Learn from the wisdom of others Be ready to keep score at the Open National Championships 56 How to Do the Things You Want to Do National-level referee exam In USAV Academy Always go to Academy through Webpoint s single sign-on National event registration Opening in mid to late January Information on VolleyballRefTraining.com and in announcement Need USAV Code (FirstLast####) Candidate registration through Webpoint 57 USA Volleyball