SCORING CLINIC PREFACE
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SCORING CLINIC PREFACE
 This presentation is the overall process of scoring a match, expectations, & how to guide the score keeper.
 It is very common in club volleyball for refereeing (work) team to need to supply up to six players to help with the match: two-line judges (with or without flags), one person to flip the score board, one person to track the
Liberoes using the Libero control sheet, one person to keep the official score using score keeper’s sheets, and sometimes a down-ref or R2 (w/ whistle).
 Score-keeping, Libero tracking, and line judging will be covered by this presentation.

SCORING CLINIC PREFACE
 Supplies needed: To practice score- keeping, have blank score sheet(s), a blank Libero control sheet, a black (or blue) pen, and a pencil at hand.
 The objective is to learn the proper procedures for recording events that occur during the match and better prepare you for real life score keeping and Libero tracking.
 The more you practice, the better (and more comfortable you’ll become).

SCORING CLINIC PREFACE
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TIPS AND REMINDERS
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Use CAPITAL LETTERS throughout the sheet.
 All information prior to the first serve and after the last point should be in PEN .
 In the OFFICIALS section,
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME .
 Tournament DATE should be SIX characters, mm/dd/yy (example:
09/18/14.
 All TIMES should be in
INTERNATIONAL TIME (ex:
9am=0900, 2:15pm=1415)
 After coin toss, place an “X” in THREE places (for both set 1 & set 2):
1. through the encircled S of the serving team.
2. through the encircled R of receiving team.
3. in SERVICE ROUNDS box 1 for Position I player of the Receiving team.

TIPS AND REMINDERS
 You may use PENCIL from the first serve until the final point is recorded.
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Make a small CHECK MARK over the number in the Service Rounds box for each player’s FIRST SERVE (if legal).
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THREE actions on SUBSTITUTION :
1. Slash the player #, replace with sub player #.
2. Write the Score at Change (sub team score first).
3. Slash the team sub.
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After the LAST POINT is recorded
(begin using PEN ):
1. Record END time in INTERNATIONAL TIME
2. Circle BOTH final EXIT SCORES (Service
Rounds section only)
3. Record team names and scores of set in the
RESULTS section.
4. Hourglass unused points in the Points columns

TIPS AND REMINDERS
5. Check score sheet for errors and proper count of substitutions.
6. SIGN score sheet AFTER all information has been VERIFIED .
7. Obtain Captain/Coach signatures, then offer to 1 st referee for SIGNATURE .

SCORING CLINIC PREFACE
Below is a brief overview for when to use a pen and when to use a pencil while scorekeeping .

 This is a match between SO-CAL JRS VOLLEYBALL
CLUB and SURFSIDE VOLLEYBALL CLUB played at
AMERICAN SPORTS CENTER on MARCH 7 .
 The first referee/R1 is JOANNA SMITH , the second referee/R2 is ROBERT THOMPSON and the scorer is
(YOUR NAME) .
 SoCal Jr.’s won the coin toss & decided to SERVE FIRST .

11
14
VS. SURFSIDE
13 7 8
23 15 5c
PRIOR TO FIRST SERVE
(1 of 2)
9
19
12
VS. SO-CAL
1 4c
24 6 18
SCVA MANDATORY 01
ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
X
X 13
CA
G1
A1
1
03/07/15
08:00
5c 8 7
SO-CAL JRS
13 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
X
15
SURFSIDE 13-PV
X 9 19 SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 12 24 6
X

PRIOR TO FIRST SERVE
(2 of 2)
Fill in the information box with the
Officials’ names (last name, first name), your name
(do not sign the score card until after the set is over and you have verified the card).
The
“Work Team ” is the team that is assisting with score-keeping, line judging, etc.
SMITH, JOANNA
THOMPSON, ROBERT
YOUR NAME (last, first)
CLUB X
SCVA

Libero Control Sheet
5c
8
7
13
23
15
11 14
18
4c
1
12
24
6
9 19
Enter the Libero number(s) in the Libero box and the starting players’ numbers in the SP Column .
Do not use slash marks when recording Libero replacements (these are not substitutions ).
When the starting Libero replaces a player, write L next to the exiting player.
If the second Libero replaces the starting Libero, write R next to L.
Remember: The SAME player must replace the Libero as the Libero replaced first.
(the number replacing the Libero must match that of the player that the Libero replaced).

Double Check
 R1/R2 , scorer and libero tracker all compare the submitted line-up sheets to the score sheets and the Libero Control Sheet (for both teams) to verify that they show the same information.

As the Set Starts:
LIBERO CONTROL SHEET
11 14
5c
8
7
13
23
15 L
18
4c
1
12
24
6 L
9 19
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Prior to the first serve, both teams replace a back row player with their team’s Libero.
- Team A replaces #15 with their primary Libero (L).
- Team B replaces #6 with their primary Libero (L).
(notice no slash marks on #’s 15, and 6).

AFTER FIRST SERVE
(Example: Do not write on your score sheet yet)
After the R1 beckons for the first serve:
- Record the start time of the set, using 00:00 international format.
- (in this case, 08:02am=08:02)
- When the first server contacts the ball for service, tic the number in the box.
- If a point is scored slash the number in the Points section .
- When a loss of rally occurs write the exit score in the box then slash the next point in the opponents Points column .
08:02
RECORD THE START TIME NOW (08:02) .
1

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 START USING PENCIL: So-Cal Jrs scores a point
(point 1 ) on #5's serve.
SCVA MANDATORY 01
 ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
CA
G1
A1
1
X a rally. The score is now 3-1.
X 13
03/07/15
08:00
08:02
5c 8 7
SO-CAL JRS
13 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 12 24 6
3
X

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Surfside scores a point (point 1 ) on #4's serve.
 Surfside loses the rally on the next serve. The
ANAHEIM CA score is now 4-2.
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER G1
X
A1
1
03/07/15
X 13 08:00
08:02
5c 8 7
SO-CAL JRS
13 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 12 24 6
3
X
2

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 So-Cal scores 3 points on #8's serve.
 So-Cal loses the rally on the next serve. The score
ANAHEIM CA A1 is now 7-3.
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER G1 1
X 03/07/15
 X
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
13
SURFSIDE 13-PV
08:00 #6 for Surfside replaces the Libero at the change of
X
08:02
5c 8 7
11 14
13 23 15
X 9 19 SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 12 24 6
3 7
X
2

Libero Control Sheet
LIBERO CONTROL SHEET
11 14
5c
8
7
13
23
15 L
9 19
18
4c
1
12
24
6 L 6
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Record the replacement for Surfside’s Libero on the
Libero Control Sheet.

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Surfside loses the rally on #1's first serve.
Score: 8-3
SCVA MANDATORY 01
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ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
CA
G1
A1
1
X possession (before she goes front row).
03/07/15
08:00
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK SURFSIDE 13-PV
X
08:02
5c 8 7
SO-CAL JRS 11 14
13 23 15
X 9 19 SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 12 24 6
3 7
X
2 3

Libero Control Sheet
LIBERO CONTROL SHEET
11 14
5c
8
7
13
23
15 L 15
9 19
18
4c
1
12
24
6 L 6
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Record the replacement for SoCal’s Libero on the
Libero Control Sheet.

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 SoCal scores 6 points on #7’s serve.
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ANAHEIM
SCVA MANDATORY 01
A1
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
X
13
G1 1
 Remember: Time-outs are a great time to double
X
03/07/15
08:00
SURFSIDE 13-PV
08:02 SO-CAL JRS 11 14
X
X 9 19 SURFSIDE  So-Cal loses the rally on the next serve. Score: 14-4
5c 8 7 13 23 15 18 4c 1 12 24 6
3 7 14
03:14
X
2 3

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 So-Cal substitutes #22 in for #7
 Record Substitution in 3 places:
08:02
5c 8
ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
X
X 13
CA
G1
A1
1
03/07/15
08:00
SO-CAL JRS
7 22 13 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 12 24 6
14
4
3 7 14
03:14
X
2 3

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Surfside substitutes #20 in for #1
 Record Substitution in 3 places:
08:02
5c 8
ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
X
X 13
CA
G1
A1
1
03/07/15
08:00
SO-CAL JRS
7 22 13 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
14
4
4
14
3 7 14
03:14
X
2 3

Libero Control Sheet
LIBERO CONTROL SHEET
11 14
5c
8
7
13
23
15
22
L 15
9 19
18
4c
1
12
24
6
20
L 6
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Record the substitutions for player #7 and player #1 on the
Libero Control Sheet.
(Notice the “ slash marks ” used for substitutions)

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Surfside scores 3 points on #12’s serve.
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ANAHEIM
SCVA MANDATORY 01
CA
Score: 15-7
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER G1 1
X
X 13
03/07/15
08:00
08:02
5c 8
SO-CAL JRS
7 22 13 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
14
4
4
14
3 7 14
03:14
X
2 3 7

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 So-Cal substitutes #3 in for #13
 Record Substitution in 3 places:
08:02
5c 8
ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
X
X 13
CA
G1
A1
1
03/07/15
08:00
SO-CAL JRS
7 22 13 3 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
14
4
15
7
4
14
3 7 14
03:14
X
2 3 7

Libero Control Sheet
LIBERO CONTROL SHEET
11 14
5c
8
7
13
23
15
22
3
L 15
9 19
18
4c
1
12
24
6
20
L 6
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Record the substitution for player #13 on the Libero Control
Sheet.

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 So-Cal scores 4 points on #3’s serve.
 Surfside calls its second time out . Record Score.
ANAHEIM CA A1
 SoCal scores 1 more point on #3’s serve. 1
03/07/15
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X 13
So-Cal loses the rally on the next serve.
08:00
Score: 20-08
X
08:02 SO-CAL JRS 11 14 X 9 19 SURFSIDE
5c 8 7 22 13 3 23 15 18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
14
4
15
7
4
14
3 7 14 20
03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Surfside scores 4 points on #24’s serve.
 So-Cal substitutes #2 in for #8
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08:02
5c 8 2
ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
Record Substitution in 3 places:
X 13
CA
G1
A1
1
03/07/15
08:00
SO-CAL JRS
7 22 13 3 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
20
12
14
4
15
7
4
14
3 7 14 20
03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7

Libero Control Sheet
LIBERO CONTROL SHEET
11 14
7
13
23
15
5c
8 2
22
3
L 15
9 19
18
4c
1
12
24
6
20
L 6
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Record the substitution for player #8 on the Libero Control
Sheet.

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Surfside score’s 2 more points on 24’s serves.
 So-Cal calls their first time out. Record Score.
ANAHEIM CA A1
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ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
So-Cal substitutes #10 in for #3
X
 Record Substitution in 3 places:
X
08:02 SO-CAL JRS 11 14 X 9 19
13
G1
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
1
03/07/15
08:00
5c 8 2 7 22 13 3 23 15
10
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
20
12
14
4
15
7
20
14
4
14
3 7 14 20
20:14 03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7

Libero Control Sheet
LIBERO CONTROL SHEET
11 14
7
13
23
15
5c
8 2
22
3 10
L 15
9 19
18
4c
1
12
24
6
20
L 6
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Record the substitutions for player #3 on the Libero Control
Sheet.

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Surfside loses the rally on the next serve.
08:02
5c 8 2
SCVA MANDATORY 01
ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
X
X 13
CA
G1
A1
1
03/07/15
08:00
SO-CAL JRS
7 22 13
10
3 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
20
12
14
4
15
7
20
14
4
14
3 7 14 20
20:14 03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7 14

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 SoCal scores 1 point on #23’s serve.
 So-Cal loses the rally on the next serve.
ANAHEIM CA A1
 Surfside’s #6 serves and loses rally on a net serve.
03/07/15
X 13 08:00
08:02
5c 8 2
SO-CAL JRS
7 22 13
10
3 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
20
12
14
4
15
7
20
14
4
14
3 7 14 20 22
20:14 03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7 14 15

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 So-Cal substitutes #7 in for #22 and replaces #15 with #14 (secondary Libero).
SCVA MANDATORY 01
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ANAHEIM
Record Substitution in 3 places:
X
CA
G1
A1
1
X 13
03/07/15
08:00
08:02
5c 8 2
SO-CAL JRS
7
7
22 13
10
3 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
20
12
14
4
23
15
15
7
20
14
4
14
3 7 14 20 22
20:14 03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7 14 15

Libero Control Sheet
LIBERO CONTROL SHEET
11 14
7
13
23
15
5c
8 2
22
3
7
10
L 15 R
9 19
18
4c
1
12
24
6
20
L 6
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Record the substitution for player #22
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Record replacement of player 15 with the secondary Libero (R).

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 #14 will serve next for So-Cal. Place a triangle around the roman numeral VI to signify that the
ANAHEIM CA A1
 SoCal scores 1 point on #14’s first serve. 1 Triangle
03/07/15
13 08:00
Libero.
08:02
5c 8 2
SO-CAL JRS
7
7
22 13
10
3 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
20
12
14
4
23
15
15
7
20
14
4
14
3 7 14 20 22
20:14 03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7 14 15

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Game point is earned on #14’s first serve. Triangle her point 25 and write “ 25 ” in her exit score box..
 START USING PEN NOW:
SCVA MANDATORY 01
Circle both ending
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER G1 scores.
X
A1
1
03/07/15
X 13 08:00
08:02
5c 8 2
SO-CAL JRS
7
7
22 13
10
3 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24 6
20
12
14
4
23
15
15
7
20
14
4
14
3 7 14 20 22 25
20:14 03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7 14 15

WHEN PLAY BEGINS
 Record the ending time for the set in international format.
08:31
SCVA MANDATORY 01
• Then “hour-glass” out the remaining points for
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER G1 1 both teams. X
X 13
03/07/15
08:00
08:02
5c 8 2
SO-CAL JRS
7
7
22 13
10
3 23
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
11 14
15
X
X 9 19
SURFSIDE 13-PV
SURFSIDE
18 4c 1 20 12 24
08:31
6
20
12
14
4
23
15
15
7
20
14
4
14
3 7 14 20 22 25
20:14 03:14
07:19
X
2 3 7 14 15

WHEN PLAY ENDS
 Record the final score for set 1.
 Do not sign the score card until the match is over.
JOANNA SMITH
ROBERT THOMPSON
YOUR NAME
CLUB X
SCVA
SO-CAL JRS
SURFSIDE
25
15

 Set 2: Use the bottom portion of the score sheet in a similar fashion to score-keep for Set #2 .
08:35 SURFSIDE
4c 1 12 24 6 18
X
X
15
SO-CAL JRS
5c 8 7 13 23
X
Notice: Team A and Team B have switched sides on the score sheet to reflect their new orientation on the court.
Notice:
JOANNA SMITH
In the example, the two teams kept their same
YOUR NAME starting players, but have modified their service order by
CLUB X one rotation (reflected on the teams line-up sheet).
SCVA
SO-CAL JRS
SURFSIDE
25
15

• Set 3: (if necessary): Uses a separate score sheet and is done a little differently.
SCVA MANDATORY 01
ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM SPORTS CENTER
X
X
SO-CAL JUNIORS 13-SMACK
CA
G1
A1
1
13
SURFSIDE 13-PV
03/07/15
08:00
• Note: If there is a title block on this form, it is filled out the same way as the form containing Sets 1 and
2 (if there is no title block, skip it).

Set 3:
(if necessary):
Uses a separate score sheet & is done a little differently.
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Enter team A’s line-up on both the far left and on the far right of the deciding (3 rd ) set score sheet.
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Team B’s lineup will go in the center area.
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Team A will be serving first. Mark the 3 X’s for which team will be serving, serve receiving, and for Service Box 1 for serve receive position I. The set starts at 08:55am.
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Use the first two columns to keep track of the score until one of the team’s scores their 8 th point.
5c
08:55
8
SO-CAL JRS
7 13 23 15
A X
X
B
18 4c 1
SURFSIDE
12 24 6 5c 8
A SO-CAL JRS
7 13 23 15
X

Set 3:
(if necessary):
Uses a separate score sheet & is done a little differently.
- Upon the 8 th point being scored (for either team), the teams switch sides of the court and the score keeper now uses the last two columns. They will continue to use the middle column for
Team B, but will switch to using the third column for Team A.
Whatever score Team A has earned at the switch of sides, is recorded in the “At Chg” circle.”
- For example: if Team A reached the 8 th point first, you’d write an 8 in the circle
.
- The score keeper starts slashing points in column 3 for Team A now (in this example starting with point 9 (leave first 8 points blank).
5c
08:55
8
SO-CAL JRS
7 13 23 15
A X
X
B
18 4c 1
SURFSIDE
12 24 6 5c
8 A SO-CAL JRS
8 7 13 23 15
X

Set 3:
(if necessary):
Uses a separate score sheet & is done a little differently.
Note: In the following example, #7 of Team A is serving for the 8 th point. Check the service round for player #7 on the far left. Upon Team A winning the 8 th point, you move over to the last column . Write team A’s score at the change of sides in the “ At Chg ” circle on the right.
Repeat the player before #7 (#8’s) exit score (no exit score is recorded on the far left for player #7). Player #7’s exit score [only] will be recorded on the far right .
Finish recording the remainder of
Team A’s points on the far right . Team B will remain in the middle column for the entire set. Finish scoring set 3 using the same notation as sets 1 and 2.
Note: If Team B would have won the 8 th point first, you would record whatever score Team A had earned in the “At Chg” circle and no tic mark or exit score would be recorded on the left
.
5c
08:55
8
SO-CAL JRS
7 13 23 15
A X
X
B
18 4c 1
SURFSIDE
12 24 6 5c
8 A SO-CAL JRS
8 7 13 23
08:55
15
4 6
X
4 6 10
04:10
6 10 15

At the end of the match, double check your score card(s) for accuracy.
Make sure you sign the score sheet(s) and the 1 st Referee signs them as well.
Turn in all score sheets and Libero control sheets to the 1 st Referee.
JOANNA SMITH
ROBERT THOMPSON
YOUR NAME
YOUR SIGNATURE
CLUB X SCVA
Captain ‘s Signature
SO-CAL JRS
SURFSIDE
15
10
Captain ‘s Signature
1 st REFEREE’S SIGNATURE
You’re now ready to score keep and Libero track a SCVA/USA Volleyball match.

REMEMBER
 The Official Scorer is part of the team with the R1, R2,
Libero Tracker, and Line Judges.
 The score on the official score sheet is always considered to be the correct score!
 If there is a discrepancy and the R1 or R2 has definite knowledge, the score sheet may be adjusted. If the issue cannot be resolved, the official score sheet is the final answer.
 The scorer shouldn’t hesitate to ask the R1/R2 for help if/when it is needed – any issues need to be fixed while they are small and still manageable.

QUESTIONS ?

LINE JUDGING
Position:
1. Each line judge shall stand near the intersection of the left sideline with the end line, and move so they have a clear view of both the end line and the sideline.
2. Line judges shall hold the same positions relative to the court throughout the match.
3. Line judges shall stand at the intersection of the attack line and sideline, on their respective side of the court, nearest the first referee during timeouts. The line judge on the serving team’s side of the net shall hold the game ball.

Responsibilities:
1. Determining at the moment of contact for the serve whether the server touches the end line or the floor outside the lines marking the width of the serving area (foot fault).
2. Indicating when the serve, or any played ball, crosses the net not entirely between the net antennas.
3. Indicating when the ball touches the net, net antennas, and/or net supports not entirely between the net antennas.
4. Indicating whether a ball is inbounds or out of bounds when it lands on or near any line for which the line judge is responsible.
5. Indicating when a player touches a ball that is going out of bounds on the player’s side of the net.
6. Communicating with the first referee when asked, when the ball touches the ceiling or overhead obstruction, if out of the view of the referees.

Signals:
LINE JUDGING
When the ball lands in.
When the ball lands out.
When the ball is touched before going out.
Touched an outside object, traveled outside of the antenna, or foot fault by any player during service.
Used when you did not see the ball (rarely used).

LINE JUDGING
Tips to being a successful line judge:
1. Pay attention to the game: As Line Judge, you are an important part of the refereeing team. Treat this responsibly with respect.
2. You have the best view: Never be afraid to make a strong call or close call. You are looking at things from a different point of view than the Head Referee or anyone else.
3. Make your call quickly and without hesitation: Call them as YOU see them. Never look to a team’s bench or the stands before making a call. That looks like you were not sure or you’re looking to see what someone else wants you to call it.
4. Always be honest and judge with integrity: Never lie or make calls to benefit one team or the other.
Honor the game of volleyball by always being truthful in your calls, no matter the situation or circumstance.
NEVER LET THE CROWD OR AN OPOSING TEAM INFLUENCE YOUR DECISION.
5. Don’t be embarrased if you didn’t see a call: If you missed the play (embarrassing, but still you need to admit it to the HEAD OFFICIAL)
6. Get low to see the ball hit the line: Remember that the volleyball is round and only a small portion actually touches the ground. This small portion must touch some part of the line in order to be IN the court.
Thus, it is helpful to be low to the ground when making a close call so that you can see more of the underside of the ball.
7. Have fun: Enjoy yourself, you have one of the best views!