Work Team Accreditation

Second Referee, 2012-13

Second Referee AccreditationThis is a brief tutorial about the key

elements of being a second referee (R2)

It is intended for players serving as an R2 during USAV tournament play

This is not a certification as a first referee, although it can be a good start towards becoming a USAV certified first referee

This clinic will meet the IREVA Region requirements for Second Referee

Second Referee Accreditation The second referee (R2) is an important member

of the officiating team, along with the first referee (R1), scorer (SK), assistant scorer (AS), and Line Judges (LJ)

The R2 is positioned on the floor between the net pole and the scorer’s table, opposite the R1 Do NOT lean on the pole!

The R2 is primarily responsible for interacting with the scoretable and both benches

During play, the R1 is focused on watching the half of the court where the ball currently is, so the R2 should be focused on watching the other half of the court where the ball isn’t!

Responsibilities At the beginning of the match:

Participate in the pre-match coin toss Collect line-up sheets from the coaches / captains

Verify 1) Captain is listed, 2) Libero(s) identified on Set 1, and 3) Signature

Ensure that the scorer has everything she/he needs Endure that the teams are on the court properly

During the set: Authorize and control time outs (30 seconds) and

substitutions (12) Whistle certain faults during play and mimic R1 signals Communicate with Scoretable and both benches (Head

Coach only) After each set is ended:

Get the game ball and put on the scorer table Distribute and collect line-up sheets from coaches for next

set

ResponsibilitiesAssure that both teams are in correct

positions to begin set (using line-up sheets – check receiving team first, then the serving team)

Indicate Captain of each team to R1 Use hand face-down in front of midsection and

then point to the captainThen roll the ball to the serverWhen both the scorer and you are ready,

give the ready signal to the R1 Ready signal is two hands in the air, like

Superman about to fly off!

ResponsibilitiesWhistle and signal:

Position faults on the receiving team Contact of a player with the top of net

or antenna above the top of net Penetration into the opponent’s court

and space under the net (Foot only – unless interference with play)

Attack-hit or blocking faults of back-row playersWatch the feet of attacking player on attack

line

ResponsibilitiesWhistle and signal:

When a ball crosses the net outside the antenna (unless playing pursuit) or touches the antenna on his/her side of the court

When a ball contacts an outside object that is out of play

When a foreign object enters the playing area and either actually interferes with play or poses a safety issue to the players

Key techniquesPositioning

Step back 3-6 feet from the pole and one step sideways as space allows (do not hide directly behind the pole)

Pay attention to receiving team side at service

Transition to blockers' side during rally – move immediately on contact of service, and quickly back-and-forth throughout rally

At end of match, help R1 remind both coaches (JO) / captains (adults) to sign scoresheet

Key TechniquesWhistle and Signal:

Loud, clear, and long. Don’t be bashful! Keep your whistle in your mouth when

the ball is in play; be ready to blow whistle when you see a violation

When you see a violation, blow whistle immediately, step to side of team at fault, signal violation, and echo R1’s signal

Key TechniquesAt the end of each rally when the R1

whistles Step out from the pole on the side of the

team at fault Echo R1’s signals (mirror or follow)

Signals do not need to be at the exact same time

When a team reaches set point for the first time in each set, give the set point signal (index finger to the shoulder)

Key TechniquesControl time outs and substitutions

Notify R1 of how many time outs are taken by each team discreetly at the beginning of the timeout

Notify coach and R1 when the second timeout has been used

Signal sequence is Timeout signal followed by two fingers

Notify captain/coach when team has reached 9, 10, 11, and 12 team substitutions

Also notify R1 when the 12th substitution is usedSignal sequence is Substitution signal followed by

fingers and fist to indicate how many substitutions have been used

Work with scorer and assistant scorer

Key TechniquesSubstitution procedures

When a request is made, blow your whistle, signal substitution, and administer subs from regular working position

The actual request for substitution is the entrance of the substitute player(s) into the substitution zone, ready to play

DO NOT grant a substitution when coach/captain visually signals or verbally asks for substitution

Subs meet between center line and attack line and hesitate long enough for R2 to note the numbers

Release players onto the court as soon as you get their #s; don’t make them stand there until the SK is done!

After releasing players, repeat substitute numbers to scorekeeper, as needed

Key Techniques Substitution procedures

One substitute at a time in the “sub zone” Additional substitutes stand just outside the substitution zone

If the substitute has entered into the sub zone and you have blown your whistle, and then the substitution is withdrawn, the team is sanctioned for a delay

Team may make only one substitution request between completed rallies (may not sub, take TO, and then sub again)

One substitution request may be for multiple players A completed rally is one that ends with a point or sideout; not a

replay Signal ready to R1 after sub is completed, scorer is finished

writing on the scoresheet, and you are in the proper position with the whistle in your mouth

If both teams request a substitution, pick one to handle first, and then blow the whistle again for the other team

Rules You Need to KnowNet

Contact with the net by a player is not a fault unless it is made at the top of the net, or it interferes with the play. Some actions of playing the ball may include actions in which the players do not actually touch the ball.

Rules You Need to KnowNet (continued)

FAULT: Touching the top band of the net or the top 80 cm of the antenna during his/her action of playing the ball, or

FAULT: Taking support from the net simultaneously with playing the ball, or

FAULT: Creating an advantage over the opponent, or

FAULT: Making actions which hinder an opponent’s legitimate attempt to play the ball

Rules You Need to KnowNet (continued)

Contact with the net by a player is NOT a fault unless it interferes with the play

Contact with the net that does NOT interfere with play must be ignored

Players may touch the post, ropes, or any other object outside the antennae, including the net itself, provided that it does not interfere with play

Contacting cables outside the net is NOT a fault

Rules You Need to KnowCenter line

Only if the foot crosses entirely over the center line into the opponent’s court is there a faultEnforce the rule regardless if someone is

near the play or not Contacting the opponent’s court with

any other part of the body is not a fault, provided that the action does not interfere with play

Rules You Need to KnowFour contacts, ball handling, and ball

contacting floor Discuss with R1 during pre-match

conference Discreetly signal 4 contacts (typically on

chest), do not signal “touch” Discreetly signal violations only if

blocked from R1’s view, such as “lift” or “2 hits”

If ball contacts floor, step out with ball down signal, if R1 does not see your signal, blow your whistle

Rules You Need to KnowOut of rotation

Players must be in rotation at time of service (at the moment the server contacts the ball for service)Front row player must have one foot in

contact with the floor closer to net than corresponding back row player

Right (left)-side player must be closer to sideline than the center player in the corresponding row

Be certain a team is out of rotation before whistling

Rules You Need to KnowTime out or lineup check requests

Only captain or coach may make requestNote: Player(s) entering substitution zone

constitutes a legal substitution request; no verbal requests for substitution any more

Do not whistle if R1 has already beckoned for service; it is an Improper Request

Always signal ready to the R1 at the end of any interruption of play when the scorer is ready, you are in the proper position with your whistle in your mouth

SignalsIn

Out

SignalsTouch

Ready signal: Two hands above head tilted slightly forward, like Superman flying away

SignalsNet

Center line violation

SignalsLoss of rally

Out of rotation

SignalsTime out

Substitution

Second Referee Do’sBring your own whistle (also watch, if

possible)Present yourself to the R1 as early as

possible prior to the matchAttend the coin toss, if possibleDiscuss responsibilities with the R1Whistle immediately when you see a

violationScan benches between rallies to be

attentive to time outs, substitutions, or other requests

Scan court for potential safety issuesReport unsporting behavior immediately

to R1

Second Referee Don’ts

Don’t squat under the net or lean on the pole

Don’t use electronic devices while working

Don’t watch the serving team for out of rotation violations; watch the receiving team

Don’t whistle 4 contacts or ball-handing violations

Don’t follow the ball; stay focused on the net and center line

Junior R2 CertificationTo be certified you must:

Complete the clinic Take the R2 test and pass

10 questions – correct to 100% Pass at least one practical evaluation

working as an R2 during a USAV tournamentThe R1 will provide feedback and any

suggestions for improvementIREVA will conditionally certify you in

WebPoint after you finish the clinic and test, and will subsequently verify that your performance at tournaments is acceptable