OFFCIATING

OFFICALS and basic

skills IN
VOLLEYBALL
D/C BAGAIPO, AMOS DOMINIC M.
FIRST REFEREE

He or she is in control from the start to

the finish of the game. All other
members of the officiating officials are
subject to the authority of the first
referee. Before the match begins, the
first referee meets with all members of
the officiating team to go through any
concerns officials might have about
their roles.
SECOND REFEREE

 He assists the first official in making sure the game is

played correctly. Before the start of each set, the 2nd
referee must take each team's lineup sheet and double-
check that they are lined up correctly. This is the only task
that must be performed before each rally; if a team is not
in the proper lineup, the second referee will blow the
whistle to indicate a mistake. He will also action
substitutions and oversee the scoresheet to ensure
everything is running smoothly.
LINE
JUDGES
They are in charge of indicating
whether a ball is in or out of
bounds. The four line judges will
each stand in one corner of the
room, with lines split between
them. Two line judges will each
watch a sideline, while the other
two line judges will each watch a
base line.The line judge would use
a flag to signal to the first official
whether the ball landed in or out of
bounds. 
SCORE KEEPERS

They are in charge of keeping score and

ensuring that the game is completed in the
proper sequence. It's a difficult and time-
consuming task. The score keeper has a variety
of duties, each of which requires the recording
or notation of a different number or statistic. 
ASSISTANT SCOREKEEPERS

He or she assists the scorer in keeping track of other scoring-related considerations

such as substitutions, service orders, and penalties. Libero rotations are also kept
track of by the assistant scorer. Often in charge of using the manual or electronic
scoreboard and comparing it to the scoresheet on a regular basis to ensure there are
no differences. 
BASIC SKILLS
Passing

 The “passer” is the player who

moves the ball. 
 A pass is usually made with the
forearms of the player, but it can
also be made overhead with two
open hands.
 The first point of contact after a
serve is referred to as a "pass." 
Serving

 Every rally begins with a "serve," which

is the first touch. 
 The player who is serving is referred to
as the "server." 
 He/she is Typically, a server would swing
the ball over the net from behind the end
line with one open hand. Less
experienced players can serve with one
closed fist underhand. Check municipal
league rules to see whether younger age
groups are eligible to serve from inside
the court. 
Blocking

 -When an opposing player sends the ball

over the net, a player at the net makes
this move/contact to keep the ball from
coming over. Two extended arms with
open hands above their heads are used in
this move. 
 - This is not one of the three connections
that a team is permitted to make. The
same player who blocked the ball may
make the first of their team's three
contacts with the ball. 
Setting

 -The second touch (following a pass or dig) is referred

to as a "set." The “setter” is the player who makes the
first move. 
 - A collection is usually made with two hands overhead.
A player's forearms are used to create a bump range. 
 - With the same motion, a player may also set the ball
over the net on the first, second, or third touch. 
Spiking
 - A “hit/attack/spike” is the third
touch when a player uses one
open hand to swing at the ball and
send it over the net. 
 The “hitter/attacker/spiker” is the
player who hits the ball.
 - The entire hand (palm and
fingers) should touch the ball and
is loosely cupped in the form of
the ball. In certain cases, a player
can elect to strike on the second
rather than the third touch. 
Digging

 A “dig” is the first touch made

when an intruder from the
opposing team passes the ball to
the defending team.

 - Forearms, open or closed paws,

or any other part of the body may
be used to dig.
Fin.