The Ball Rule 3-2-1 The ball must have basic rectangular shaped panels Swirls or other shaped panels are not in compliance with the rule NFHS Volleyball REFEREE CLINIC COMPLIANT NON COMPLIANT Player equipment and accessories Rule 4-1-5 Hair devices made of soft material and not wider than three inches may be worn in the hair or on the head Officials responsibilities Prematch Conference Rules 5-4-1h, 1-6-2 The first referee double whistles and raises a coin in the air to alert the team captains and coaches to report to the officials table for the prematch conference The same technique is used by the second referee for the deciding set coin toss 1
Submission of lineups Rule 7-1-2 Submission of lineups Rule 7-1-4 Lineups must be submitted no later than two minutes prior to the end of the timed prematch warmup For subsequent sets, no later than one minute remaining in the timed interval or intermission for promotional or special recognition activity If an inaccurate lineup is submitted with duplicate numbers (including the libero), a legal substitution for the starter can be made or a new legal number listed for the libero Occurs prior to start of the set The Serve Rule 8-1-6 new A service toss that contacts a backboard or its supports in a vertical position over the serving area is a service fault and not eligible for a re-serve Opponent receives a point and the next serve Time-outs Rule 11-2 (penalty 2) An unnecessary delay is assessed when a coach requests a time-out in a set after it has taken its allotted time-outs Provides consistency in the application of an unnecessary delay penalty for request of a third or more time-outs within the same set 2
Player equipment and accessories Rule 4-1 (penalty 2) A player wearing illegal equipment attempting to enter the set is denied and unnecessary delay is assessed The player may enter the set once illegal equipment is removed or made legal Provides consistency in the application of an unnecessary delay Player equipment and accessories Rule 4-1 (penalty 3) Although the unnecessary delay is assessed, if the team has a time-out remaining, the coach may use the time-out, allow the player to remove the equipment or make legal, and the player may remain in the set Player equipment and accessories Rule 4-1 (penalty 3) Subsequent violations resulting in an unnecessary delay by the same team in the set, not match, result in administrative red card and loss of rally/point Implementation of solid-color uniform top In 2016, either the libero or teammates or both will be required to wear a solid colored uniform top. The libero s top must clearly contrast from the predominant color(s) of teammates uniform top 3
Implementation of solid-color uniform top Implementation of solid-color uniform top A. The libero may wear the solid-colored jersey and the color must be in contrast to the predominant color(s) of the team uniforms B. The team may be in solid-colored jerseys that are in contrast to the predominant color(s) to the libero s uniform top Implementation of solid-color uniform top Implementation of solid-color uniform top C. Both team and libero may be in solid colored jerseys but the libero s jersey must be in contrasting color to the teammates jersey The solid colored uniform top may have a single mascot reference on the sleeve or body of the uniform not to exceed space of 4x4 or 3x5 inches 4
Head Coach Rule 12-2-6, New Note 2 The head coach is not required to sit for the remainder of the match after an administrative card is issued for unnecessary delay. Yellow/Red Cards for Unsporting Conduct SET 1 SET 2 SET 4 Cards issued for unsporting conduct carry over from set to set in A and C. Administrative cards issued for unnecessary delay apply only to that set in which the unnecessary penalty issued as in B. Courts and Markings Rule 2-1-2 USA & NCAA Line up sheets 3 2 3 2 1 1 SERVING RECEIVING The boundary lines of the court are strongly recommended to be one clearly visible color contrasting to the color of the floor. A shadow-bordered line may be used for the center line. When using these line up sheets, you MUST confirm with the coach who will be their first server. If you are serving, the first server goes in the right back position. If you are receiving, the first server goes in the right front position. 5
GVCA Score Sheet You can find a power point on How to Keep Score on the following website: http://www.aavball.com/coaches Libero Tracking Sheet Line ups are entered the same way as you enter them on the score sheet. The libero tracker MUST keep track of substitutions. The two #s on each side of the L must be the same #. Coin Toss The home team selects their team bench. The visiting captain calls the coin toss. The winner of the coin toss choose to either serve or receive. Prior to the deciding set of a match, the home captain calls the coin toss. The winner of the coin toss choose to serve, receive or the side. The warm-up is 5-5. The serving team has the first 5 minutes. For the second match of a tri-match the visiting team that just played will be the home team, or if the two teams have not played, the team closest is home. Second Referee Progressions Take it to the next level 6
Watching Play Develop Transition to blocking side Watch play develop on offensive side of net When in position, anticipate set location If back row set, MUST see attacker s feet If Libero set with finger action, MUST see Libero s feet Net Before ball is attacked, be in position and stationary on blocking side See net as blockers on way up See net as blockers on way down Attacker net faults are also responsibility of second referee 25 26 Center Line Center line until all players cleared from net Setter too tight to net Attacker momentum Blockers turning away from net to transition Start process again Summary Should be natural Don t use often during season Serve as second referee Remain crisp and ready for post season 27 28 7
Clip #7 Libero Set What Would You Do? To be a better referee 30 Clip #7 Clinicians Ruling Libero completely behind 3 meter line Second referee sees contact Play should continue 32 8
Clip #9 One-hand Set 33 Clip #9 Clinicians Ruling Clip #10 Tight Pass to Setter First referee has good view of contact Setter throws ball Remain stationary, whistle first fault that occurs 35 36 9
7/11/2016 Clip #10 Clinicians Ruling First referee has clear view of contact Setter does not catch or throw ball Must be centered on net to fairly judge entire play 38 Ball Handling Clip #13 Ball in Plane Practice, practice, practice Watch other referees Talk to senior referees Attend clinics, camps, watch training materials Have patience Keep going Put into practice what you learn 39 40 10
Clip #13 Clinicians Ruling Ball is not caught or thrown Ball does not cross the net or touched by blockers No fault should be whistled 42 Clip #14 Back Row Setter 43 11
Clip #14 Clinicians Ruling Ball IS completely above height of net Many times, not enough attention paid to ball position Attack is illegal Clip #15 Block or First Team Contact? 45 46 Clip #15 Clinicians Ruling Know all elements required to be a blocker Judge #18 s contact intercept or play ball Play should continue, but first team contact 48 12
Other Calls Must be aware of the situation Location of players Be stationary Get assistance from your partner, as appropriate Summary Be in correct position Anticipate Use good judgment Remain stationary and centered Know the rules/interpretations inside and out Know differences Use good communication tools Experience Have fun 49 50 Uniform Here is Some Sage Advice Proper uniform All white shoes All white socks that cover ankles Navy blue pants Fit properly Black or navy blue belt Clean, legal polo Patch on left chest Be prepared 52 13
Phones NEVER have phone in pocket while refereeing Leave in referee bag or in your car Consecutive matches Make call, put phone away No games or Facebook Do NOT show pictures to players Check Your Court Court markings Correct number of tiles if using sport court Antennae Team bench Score table Flip charts or score board Net height Volleyballs 53 54 Rules Know rules Understand interpretations Make correct call for situation Use language of rule book Start explanation with The rule says.. Always great to talk to other referees The Coach and The Referee 55 14
Challenging Moments as a Second Referee Be prepared Remain professional Know rules Listen and learn When in doubt, ask 57 What Do You Do First? Address situation Keep coach away from score table Don t allow coach to yell across court Listen Avoid responding to statements Understand coach s position Answer only relevant questions Conflicts and Challenges There are no magic words What works for one referee may not work for you Words that calm one coach may not calm a different coach Personality yours and coach s What worked once may never work again 59 60 15
Basic Approach Awareness Listen first Empathy and understanding Grief counseling Good Responses Practice is important Say the words I understand I had your angle... Let s see where we are What did you see? We ll let that happen on both sides 61 62 Bad Responses There was no You re wrong. Go to your bench and sit down. I ve heard enough. Closure Silence is not an option I hear you, but let s play. You ve made your point. Ready signal Sanction Explain first Sanction second 63 64 16
Summary Keep focus on players Minimize interruptions to match flow Have awareness, empathy and understanding No magic words practice listening and response skills Know when to end conversations Use sanctions when appropriate Have a Great Season Be prepared Remain professional Know rules Listen and learn When in doubt, ask 65 66 Thank You for Your Attention! 67 17