Officiating - Part 7

Articles In This Section:

· Officiating - Part 1

· Officiating - Part 2

· Officiating - Part 3

· Officiating - Part 4

· Officiating - Part 5

· Officiating - Part 6

· Officiating - Part 7

· Officiating - Part 8

· Officiating - Part 9

· Officiating - Part 10

Timekeeper

1. Be seated beside scorer.

2. Start the clock the instant the server serves the ball and stop the clock the instant the ball is grounded or an official blows his whistle.

3. If no visible device is available to indicate the time remaining to play, he should call out the following number of minutes left to play when the ball is dead: four, two, and one.

Linesman

1. Notify the referee when the server touches a line bounding the service area or the floor outside this area at the instant the ball is hit by the server.

2. Indicate by using the official hand signals that the ball was "in" or "out" of court.

3. Notify the referee if the serve or any played ball crossed the net outside the markers on the sides of the net.

4. During time-out the linesman nearest the server shall hold the game ball. He shall give the ball to the server when the referee directs play to resume.

5. A ball touching any part of the boundary line is good.

6. Stand in the position designated by the referee.

Officiating volleyball is a team effort. If all officials are alert and perform their duties as prescribed, the playing teams will usually be satisfied. It is most important that the referee thoroughly instruct the umpire concerning his expectations. Some referees expect the umpire to call only violations including center line, unsportsmanlike conduct, player out of position, and injuries, while others expect him to call all plays if the player's back is to him. Still others ask the umpire to call all ball-handling violations whenever they are observed. Therefore, it is imperative that prior to the game the referee give complete instructions to his umpire as to his wishes.

It is considered good procedure for every official to attend one officials' clinic each year. No matter how competent an official may be, he needs practice after a layoff. Also, there are apt to be new changes and interpretations in the rules each year.