Once the scorer is done writing, give the ready signal to the first referee. Once the first sub has entered the court, take care of the second sub the same as the first.

More than one player substitution during the same dead ball If more than one player from the same team are subbing, have the second player wait outside the substitution zone until the first sub is taken care of. Once the scorekeeper has all the information down, whistle and administer the other team substitute. Ask the substitute from the other team to wait while you administer the first team substitute. Substitutions from both teams during the same dead ball Whistle when the first substitute enters the zone. Once the volleyball substitution is complete and the scorer is ready with the sub correctly recorded, move to the receiving side of the court and give the first referee the ready signal. You want to make sure the players see this signal before entering the court. Authorization to Enter Signal Start low and sweep your arm upward to about your waist. Substitution Signal Rotate the arms once or twice to signal the substitution. Make sure the score keeper is ready before you give the ready signal to the first referee. Also, look at the scorer and make sure they document all the right information on the score sheet. Make sure you look at the players and see that they see you make the signal. Next, show the correct signal for player entry.

When you whistle for a request, be sure to get both players numbers in your head. As you continue to practice not whistling until the right time, you'll get better as the season progresses. This can be a difficult situation because very often the coach will verbally request for a sub. If the coach is calling for a sub, you must not whistle until the player is in the substitution zone. According to the substitution rules, a request doesn't actually occur until the substitute is in the substitution zone. The substitute must be in the substitution zone for a request for a substitution. When a team has taken it's second timeout, let the coach of the team know that he or she has used both timeouts for that set. At the end of the 30 seconds, whistle both teams back onto the court. Next, signal to the referee how many time outs each team has taken and start your watch to time the 30 seconds. Next, show the time out signal, then indicate to the referee which team requested the timeout. When a coach or captain requests a timeout, blow your whistle. This is part of the duties as a second referee. It's recommended that you carry a stop watch or other timing device so you can time the 30 second time outs. Volleyball Second Referee Calling Time OutsĪs a second referee, you are responsible for whistling and signaling time outs.

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