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Umpiring. U nderstanding the M echanics P roperly will I nsure that the R eferee’s job will be E asier. Prematch Responsibilities. Arrive no less than 30 minutes prior to start time Arrive with proper equipment; have pay sheet prepared Discuss responsibilities with referee.
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Understandingthe Mechanics Properly will Insurethat the Referee’sjobwill be Easier
Prematch Responsibilities • Arrive no less than 30 minutes prior to start time • Arrive with proper equipment; have pay sheet prepared • Discuss responsibilities with referee
Prematch Responsibilities • Review duties with the scorer, timer, and assistant scorer (libero tracker) • Assist referee with prematch conference • Verify that line up has been entered correctly on the scoresheet
During the Match • With ball in hand, move onto the serving team’s court, check the receiving team players' against the lineup card and then the serving team, roll ball to server. • Assume position on receiving team’s side, signal readiness to referee.
During the Match • During serve, stand outside the sideline, back from the standard observing the receiving team for possible illegal alignment. • After serve, transition to the defensive side of the net, maintain clear vision of the net and freedom of movement.
During the Match • When initiating a call: Blow whistle, move to the side of the offending team and signal violation • Calls by the referee: Step away from the standard and repeat referee’s signal. Do not repeat whistle.
Areas of Concentration During Play • Focus between the attack lines; on the net and centerline • If no net activity, broaden field of vision to assist referee • Assist with ball handling violations ONLY when they are clearly out of referee’s view
Areas of Concentration During Play • Know overlaps and how to identify them • Do not be afraid to call overlaps when they exist • Know how to use your lineup card • NEVER keep score on your card!!
Line up Card Tool to assist the umpire in carrying out duties. (CB p. 63) Includes: • Serving Order • Substitutions • Time-outs • Captains: • Yellow/Red Cards • Player Identification
Unsportsmanlike Conduct • Move to the offending team’s side of court • Hold card in the middle of the chest • Indicate the offending coach or player number.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct • Referee administers card • Umpire confirms violation with scorer • Make certain penalty is recorded in the scoresheet
Substitutions • Coach must visually signal or sub enters substitution zone • Whistle and give sub signal, referee repeats signal • Move near scorekeeper
Substitutions • Release subs to enter court (Signal #16) • Notify coach of 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th entry • Hustle subs in and out • Be fluent and expedient
Substitutions • No need to walk to the players • ALWAYS report subs to scorekeeper • Give ready signal to referee • As a referee, NEVER blow your whistle to beckon for serve until your umpire has acknowledged they are ready
Time-Outs • Recognize the request with a double whistle and signal • Remind timer to start the clock for one minute • Verify score
Time-Outs • Notify the referee how many time-outs each team has used • (TOT- time outs taken) • As a courtesy notify each coach the number of time-outs they have used
End of Match • Signal game point just before a possible game point is served • Confirm score, signal end of game to referee, initial scoresheet, make sure timer starts clock • Conduct coin toss prior to deciding game, if requested by referee • Lineups in to scorer not less than 1 minute prior to the end of 3 minute intermission
Pet Peeves • Seeing the net bounce out of the corner of your eye and everyone in the stands screaming NET, while you see the umpire watching the ball careening high toward the sideline off the block.
Pet Peeves • Taking WAY too long for subs • Responding to every coach’s comment • Calling in/out on any ball hitting the floor (it’s not their call)
Pet Peeves • Never making eye contact for ready with the referee • Not reminding the timer to start the clock for time-outs and between games
Reminders Don’t be a pole hugger! • Stay back away from the pole • Stay as close to the scorer’s table as possible • When making a call don’t let the pole hide or bisect you
Reminders • Always mirror the referee’s signals, be they right or wrong • Do not lead them!! • Learn the proper signals so that you are showing everyone that you know what you are calling.
Summary Understanding and executing the proper officiating mechanics will make the game move smoothly and make the referee’s job less stressful.