A ball is ‘in’ when it lands on an area inside the court.It would be best if you also kept these rules in mind to understand why the line judge is displaying a particular decision: Rules for Inbounds and Out of Bounds There are some rules that line judges must remember and follow while determining faults. Volleyball line judge rules Photo by Stephen Baker on Unsplash When they raised both their arms and crossed them in front of their chest with palms facing their bodies, it means ‘VIEW OF PLAY BLOCKED.If they are waving the flag over their head while pointing to the service area with their index finger, extending their arm at shoulder height, it means ‘FOOT FAULT’ or ‘SERVICE LINE FAULT.’.If they point towards the antennae while waving the flag over their head, it means ‘ANTENNAE VIOLATION.’.

When they bring the flag in front of their body to their shoulder level and keep the other hand’s open palm on the flag, it means ‘TOUCH.’.

If you see them raising the flag over their head and waving it, it means they are ‘OBTAINING FIRST REFEREE’S ATTENTION.’.

When they extend an arm and raise the flag, it means ‘OUT-OF-BOUNDS.’.

When they are pointing towards the middle of the court with the flag down, it means ‘INBOUNDS.’ As a player, you should not be confused about what they mean when giving specific signals with their flag: Using the official flag signals, the line judges indicate the nature of the fault they are calling out. Though the line judges use a few hand signals, beginner players need to know the flag signals first. It’s a red flag between 12 × 12 inches (30.48 cm) to 16 × 16 inches (40.64 cm) in size. You have seen line judges giving signals using the flag they hold.

If you enjoyed these tips and would like to keep it close to you at any time, just save this pin to your Pinterest Volleyball Training Board. After showing the signal, indicate the player at fault. The palm should be down and perpendicular to the net. Place the forearm across the net without touching the net or net cable. When a player reaches illegally beyond the net contacting the ball or the opponent, show the reaching beyond the net signal. You need to indicate what players in order to prevent a subsequent occurrence on the next whistle of service. After the signal, indicate the players at fault. Make the circular motion no more than twice. Make a clockwise circular motion with the index finger pointed towards the floor. The signal for a position fault or rotation fault is held at waist height. 'Position Fault' Volleyball Referee Signals When showing this signal, it may be necessary to show the player or players at fault. Extend both arms vertically with the palms facing forward. The same signal is used for illegal blocking and screening. A rally may be replayed if an object or ball comes on the court during play and causes a safety concern or causes interference or when both teams commit a fault at the same instance. You only indicate the player when you whistle the fault, not when the second referee whistles the net fault.Īnytime a rally must be replayed, signal a replay by holding two fists above the shoulders with thumbs up. For a net fault, indicate the player with an open hand and not the finger. Remember, the first referee doesn't make air net hand signals. Second referee is required to step to the side of the net of the team that committed the net fault. This will save time and extra effort required to move forward. For a net fault as a second referee, you aren't required to touch the net, net cable, or post. As a second referee, you don't repeat the signal for a ball that doesn't cross the net on the serve. You signal by touching the top of the net, palm facing the net with the hand on the side of the team that committed the fault. A player touches the net and interferes with play, including deflection of the opponents ball in the body of the net.Situations where you would call a net fault. For 14 and under, use one-handed signal for a five second delay. Always use the same digits on each hand no matter which side the fault occurred. Use five digits on the right hand, and thumb and the first fingers on the left hand. Delay in Service When the server doesn't contact the ball within 8 seconds, raise both arms above your head.

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