![]() The last ball handling error is if there are more than three touches on the ball before it goes over the net. When the fourth player touches the ball, the referee will call a violation and that team will lose the point. Similar to lifting, players can be called for carrying or throwing the ball. Again, this is where the player comes into contact with the ball and holds on to it, directing it instead of hitting it. This is when a player has elongated contact with the ball and essentially lifts it instead of hitting it upward. This penalty will also be called if a player attempts to underhand pass the ball with an open palm. This will cause the ball to spin, making the double-touch easy to detect.Īnother form of a ball handling error is called a lift. Touching the ball two times in a row, or committing a double hit, is a common ball handling error. It will most often be called when a player tries to set a ball with their hands but mis-hits it. The head referee will look to the second referee and the line judge to assist. If a player contacts the ball illegally, the up or down referee will call for a violation and that player’s team will lose that point. The second/down referee follows his/her lead and makes the same hand gesture call. ![]() Signals should be made in a way that lets everyone know that the referee had a clear view of the action, is confident in his call and ready to proceed with play.Įxperienced referees know that good signals are essential to good officiating.There are several ways to commit ball handling errors in volleyball. They should be clear to everyone, leaving no question as to the call being made. Currently all of our sports have a unique set of signals to communicate and keep the game moving at a good pace. ![]() ![]() This changed in the late 1800’s when a deaf player by the name of William Hoy convinced baseball umpires to use hand signals as a means of communicating balls, strikes and outs at the bases. It’s estimated that a referee signals between six and twelve hand signals per match One such signal is for blocking or setting an essential part of the game. Our American game of baseball was played for years without any signals. In volleyball, the role of the referee is to ensure that the rules of play are followed and to signal any infractions. Without these basic signals, made in a clear and timely manner, our games would have no continuity or flow. The out and safe signals in baseball sets the stage for the situation to be faced by the next batter. In basketball and soccer, the signal made by the referee following a ball out of bounds instructs the players how and where to proceed with getting the ball back into play. The first down signal in football lets everyone know that the offense will be awarded four more downs in their attempt to advance the ball for a score. Good, clear signals create flow to a game. The value of good signals should never be underestimated. ![]() When a referee or umpire makes a call in applying a rule, nothing happens until a signal is made. In any game situation, the players, coaches, fans, scorers and fellow referees need to understand the call. Signals are a referee’s way to communicate. However, almost as important to good officiating is the use of clear, confident signals. For a sports referee it is essential to know the rules and understand how to apply them. ![]()
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