Transcript Line Judge Accreditation Program

Work Team Accreditation
Second Referee, 2012-13
Second Referee Accreditation
This 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
Responsibilities
Assure 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 captain
Then roll the ball to the server
When 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!
Responsibilities
Whistle 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
players
Watch the feet of attacking player on attack line
Responsibilities
Whistle 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 techniques
Positioning
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 backand-forth throughout rally
At end of match, help R1 remind both coaches (JO) /
captains (adults) to sign scoresheet
Key Techniques
Whistle 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 Techniques
At 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 Techniques
Control 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 used
Signal sequence is Substitution signal followed by fingers
and fist to indicate how many substitutions have been used
Work with scorer and assistant scorer
Key Techniques
Substitution 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 Know
Net
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 Know
Net (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 Know
Net (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 Know
Center line
Only if the foot crosses entirely over the
center line into the opponent’s court is there
a fault
Enforce 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 Know
Four 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 Know
Out 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 Know
Time out or lineup check requests
Only captain or coach may make request
Note: 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
Signals
In
Out
Signals
Touch
Ready signal: Two hands above head
tilted slightly forward, like Superman
flying away
Signals
Net
Center line
violation
Signals
Loss of rally
Out of rotation
Signals
Time out
Substitution
Second Referee Do’s
Bring your own whistle (also watch, if possible)
Present yourself to the R1 as early as possible
prior to the match
Attend the coin toss, if possible
Discuss responsibilities with the R1
Whistle immediately when you see a violation
Scan benches between rallies to be attentive to
time outs, substitutions, or other requests
Scan court for potential safety issues
Report 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 Certification
To 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 tournament
The R1 will provide feedback and any suggestions
for improvement
IREVA will conditionally certify you in WebPoint
after you finish the clinic and test, and will
subsequently verify that your performance at
tournaments is acceptable