THE FIRST REFEREE EOA VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC July 23, 2014

THE FIRST REFEREE

EOA VOLLEYBALL

OFFICIALS CLINIC

July 23, 2014

REFERENCES• FEDERATION RULES

• EOA MECHANICS GUIDELINES

• COMMON SENSE

R1 Responsibilities

• Pre-Match Responsibilities

• In-Match Responsibilities

• Post-Match Responsibilities

• Partner

• Location (be specific!)

• Uniforms & Equipment

• Critical Information

PRE-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

1-2 Days Before the Match

PRE-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify Host Administration– Quick introduction; Where will they be?

• Establish Ground Rules, Nonplayable Areas

• Court, Net, and Equipment Checks

Upon Arrival

R1

SCORE TABLE VISITORHOME

R2

Facility Concerns??

Facility Concerns??

YOU MAKE THE CALLA basketball goal is permanently mounted on the floor entirely outside the 6-foot allowance beyond the endline of the court. The goal is permanent in a vertical position.

A player chases a ball which brushes (a) the backboard (b) the standard of the pole-mounted backboard.

• R1 Presides–Head Coaches, captains–R2, Line Judges (if both present)

• Introductions• Ground rules• Verify “Are your players legally,

properly, and safely equipped?”• Sportsmanship expectations

PRE-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Match Conference

PRE-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

R2

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R1

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• Coin toss– SAVE FOR LAST…– Coin called by visitors– Winner’s choice; Serve or Receive– Notify Scorer as to first serve– Instruct timer to begin clock

PRE-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Match Conference

• Line Judge (LJ) briefing

PRE-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

2014 RULE CHANGE

• The first referee may direct the line judge on the serving team’s side to move in line with the extension of the end line until the ball is contacted to gain a better view when a server serves from the left third of the service area.

R1

R2

LJ

LJ

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TEAM BENCH

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R2

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• Line Judge (LJ) briefing

• Partner briefing

• Warm-Ups

PRE-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Normal whistle sequence is 3 steps:1. Blow whistle (get everyone’s attention)

2. Signal result of play (Point/LOR, Replay/Re-serve)

3. Signal fault• If R2 whistles first, then:

– R2 signals fault, then player number if necessary– R1 signals result, then player number if necessary

Whistle & Mechanics Sequence

2014 EDITORIAL CHANGE

• 5-2-7(b): When a fault is whistled by the second referee, the first referee will indicate only the result of play followed by the player at fault, if necessary.

• Pre-serve scan of benches, teams, table and R2– Alignment of serving/receiving team

• Anticipate flight/interference with obstacles• Anticipate next player to contact

– Look ahead of ball– See how player plays ball

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Coverage During Play

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SCORE TABLE VISITORHOME

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IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Screen Situations

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IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Signals• Review mechanics signals (p. 58-59 in Rules)

– Correction to substitution signal – closed fists– Correction to change of court signal – closed fists

• Review EOA Guidelines

• Use correct signal for fault

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Illegal contacts• Multiple contacts (on 2nd or 3rd

contact)• Four contacts• Simultaneous contacts

Ball Handling

YOU MAKE THE CALL

When receiving a serve, the CB on Team R double hits the ball, with no prolonged contact, while attempting an overhead pass to a teammate.

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Back Row Attacks–Position of the Feet–Position of the Ball

Attacks and Blocks

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Back Row Attacks–Position of the Feet–Position of the Ball

• Back Row Blocks–Position of the Player(s)–Position of their Hands

No completing a block or attack on serve.

Attacks and Blocks

YOU MAKE THE CALLCF on Team R jumps to block an attack by an opposing player. The jump is too early, so CF is on the way down and not above the top of the net when she contacts and deflects the ball which is

(a)still partially above the top of the net

(b) completely below and not near the top of the net

YOU MAKE THE CALL

R1 RESPONSIBILITIES

Libero Awareness• Enter and Exit

• Playing Actions

• Assistance to R2 (if otherwise occupied)– Stop substitutes from unauthorized entry– Whistle end of time-out

• Signal the number of time-outs used

• End of game/match protocol

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Dead Ball Duties

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

With Partner

With Coaches

With Participants

Communication

• Verbal warning – tweet whistle

IN-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Warning

1st Minor Offense

Penalty

2nd Minor 1st Serious

Offense

Disqualification3rd Minor

2nd Serious1st Flagrant

Offense

Point/LOR Point/LOR

YOU MAKE THE CALL

POST-MATCH RESPONSIBILITIES

Toot & Scoot!

Debrief with partner/crew – write notes!

Report sanctions to commissioner (red card or higher)

HOW TO FLY SOLO

Pre-Match: complete all duties of R1 and R2

Ball in Play: R2 duties are secondary concern. Focus on ball and contacts.

Dead Ball: Scan court every time for requests from coaches, signals from scorer

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS• Know your roles and responsibilities• When needed - sell the call• Be willing to admit a mistake• Move past your own/other’s criticisms• Keep the match moving

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

Strive for Consistency:• In ball handling violations• In determining unsportsmanlike

conduct• Treatment of both teams

USE YOUR RESOURCES

• Federation Rule Book• EOA Guidelines• Get out and Observe• Ask questions

– Partner– Committee Members– Rules Interpreter– Mechanics Interpreter – Commissioner