National University Baliwag

Brgy Pagala, Baliwag Bulacan

Officials of the Game & Hand Signals (Volleyball)

In fulfilment to the course

Physical Education
Team Sports

1st TERM A.Y 2021-2022

SUBMITTED TO:
Professor JOHN DEMVER YCO

October 03, 2021

I.

SECTION: MAR101
TEAM 2

Leader: Dave Christian M. Pizarra - researcher of the topics (Officials of the Game
& Hand/Flag Signals)
- finalized the research
- control panel
- presenter of the topic (Officials of the Game)
- master of ceremony
- documenter
- assessment provider
- scorer
Members: - presenter of Powerpoint presentation
Mae Rosette Inovero - Reporter of the topics (Reaching Beyond the
net, Attack Hit Fault, Double Fault & Replay,
Ball Touched)
Arizayuki Ponce - Reporter of the topics (Authorization to serve,
Team to serve, Change of courts, Time out)
Ninjing Fu - Reporter of the topics (Substitution,
Misconduct Warning, Misconduct Penalty,
Expulsion)
Joash Valondo - Reporter of the topics (Catch, Double
Contact, Four Hits, Net Touched by player)
Mickey Ramos - Reporter of the topics (Blocking Fault,
Positional Fault, Ball In, Ball Out)
John Lester Dino - Reporter of the topics (Flag Signals: Ball In,
Ball Out, Ball Touched, Crossing Space Faults,
Judgment Impossible)
Monica Placido - Reporter of the topics (Disqualification, End of
Set/Match, Ball Tossed at the Service Hit, Delay
in Service)
Kristine Mae Toledo - Reporter of the topics (Ball Crossing the
Lower Space, Delay Warning/Penalty)
II. TOPIC: Officials of the Game & Hand Signals (VOLLEYBALL)
Learning Outcomes
1. Introduce the Officials and their roles in Volleyball
2. Learn the different Hand signals in Volleyball

Officials of the Game

What is the importance of having a game Officials?
Sports officials is able to bring control to chaos, understand fairness, promote safety and encourage
good sportsmanship. A sports official have the positive characteristics of a police officer, lawyer,
judge, accountant, reporter, athlete and diplomat. They are also someone who can be put in a
position of authority and handle the responsibility without being overbearing.

Who are the officials in volleyball and what are their roles?
1st referee
- Responsible for making the final decision.
2nd referee
- Assists the 1st referee to ensure the game is played without faults.
Line Judges
- They are responsible for signalling whether a ball has landed in or out of bounds.
Scorekeepers
- Responsible for keeping score and ensuring the game is played in the correct order.
Assistant Scorekeeper
- Helps the scorer keep on top of other factors related to scoring such as monitoring
substitutions, monitoring service order and recording sanctions. The assistant scorer also
keeps track of Libero rotations.

Additional Information
Ball crews isn’t included as one of the main officials in volleyball but they still play an important role in
the game. Ball crews helps to retrieve the ball on the serving team. They also let the ball dry before
they hand it to the players. So, without them, the game wouldn’t flow smoothly.

Why hand signals plays big part in general situation?

Hand signals plays a big part in all aspects, events, and etc. because it is one way to connect with
other people. It is a form of communication which enable us to create a message using gestures and
to convert our thoughts into hand symbols which we can easily determine when being
performed/done. Hand signals is also a unique and is an effective form of expression when someone
is imparting an order or authority.

Hand Signals in Volleyball

1 AUTHORISATION TO SERVE
- Move the hand to indicate direction of service
2 TEAM TO SERVE
- Extend the arm to the side of team that will serve
3 CHANGE OF COURTS
- Raise the forearms front and back and twist them around the body
4 TIME-OUT Relevant
- Place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (forming a T) and then
indicate the requesting team
5 SUBSTITUTION
- Circular motion of the forearms around each other
6a MISCONDUCT WARNING
- Show a yellow card for warning
6b MISCONDUCT PENALTY
- Show a red card for penalty
7 EXPULSION
- Show both cards jointly for expulsion
8 DISQUALIFICATION
- Show red and yellow cards separately for disqualification
9 END OF SET (OR MATCH)
- Cross the forearms in front of the chest, hands open
10 BALL NOT TOSSED OR RELEASED AT THE SERVICE HIT
- Lift the extended arm, the palm of the hand facing upwards
11 DELAY IN SERVICE
- Raise eight fingers, spread open
12 BLOCKING FAULT OR SCREENING
- Raise both arms vertically, palms forward
13 POSITIONAL OR ROTATIONAL FAULT
 - Make a circular motion with the forefinger
14 BALL “IN”
- Point the arm and fingers toward the floor
15 BALL “OUT”
- Raise the forearms vertically, hands open, palms towards the body
16 CATCH
- Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing upwards
17 DOUBLE CONTACT
- Raise two fingers, spread open
18 FOUR HITS
- Raise four fingers, spread open
19 NET TOUCHED BY PLAYER - SERVED BALL FAILS TO PASS TO THE OPPONENT
THROUGH CROSSING SPACE
- Indicate the relevant side of the net with the corresponding hand
20 REACHING BEYOND THE NET
- Place a hand above the net, palm facing downwards
21 ATTACK HIT FAULT
- Make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open
22 PENETRATION INTO THE OPPONENT COURT BALL CROSSING THE LOWER SPACE OR
THE SERVER TOUCHES THE COURT (END LINE) OR THE PLAYER STEPS OUTSIDE HIS/HER
COURT AT THE MOMENT OF THE SERVICE HIT
- Point to the centre line or to the relevant line
23 DOUBLE FAULT AND REPLAY
- Raise both thumbs vertically
24 BALL TOUCHED
- Brush with the palm of one hand the fingers of the other, held vertically
25 DELAY WARNING/DELAY PENALTY
- Cover the wrist with a yellow card (warning) and with a red card (penalty)

Flag Signals
1 BALL “IN”
- Point down with flag
2 BALL “OUT”
 - Raise flag vertically
3 BALL TOUCHED
- Raise flag and touch the top with the palm of the free hand
4 CROSSING SPACE FAULTS, BALL TOUCHED AN OUTSIDE OBJECT, OR FOOT FAULT BY
ANY PLAYER DURING SERVICE
- Wave flag over the head and point to the antenna or the respective line
5 JUDGEMENT IMPOSSIBLE
- Raise and cross both arms and hands in front of the chest

IV. Evaluation/Assessment
Each of the students are group into their respective teams. Each teams must select one
representative to answer the questions about Hand Signals (Volleyball).

Answer Illustration Answer Illustration Answer Illustration

V. Documented photos/data of the preparation

September 23, 2021

Mr. Dave Christian Pizarra has set a meeting in the messenger to discuss and distribute the topics
to be reported be each of the members.

Resolution/Action Taken:
Each member suggests any concept on how would be the flow of the presentation. The topics is
divided into 4-5 parts and distributed to each of us.

The meeting adjourned at exactly 2:30 pm.

Prepared and Noted by: Dave Christian M. Pizarra

Leader