Volleyball Referees Signals Flashcards
AUTHORISATION TO SERVE
Move the hand to indicate direction of service
TEAM TO SERVE
Extend the arm to the side of team that will serve
CHANGE OF COURTS
Raise the forearms front and back and twist them around the body
TIME-OUT
Place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (forming a T) and then indicate the requesting team
SUBSTITUTION
Circular motion of the forearms around each other
MISCONDUCT WARNING
Show a yellow card for warning
MISCONDUCT PENALTY
Show a red card for penalty
EXPULSION
Show both cards jointly for expulsion
DISQUALIFICATION
Show red and yellow cards separately for disqualification
END OF SET (OR MATCH)
Cross the forearms in front of the chest, hands open
BALL NOT TOSSED OR RELEASED AT THE SERVICE HIT
Lift the extended arm, the palm of the hand facing upwards
DELAY IN SERVICE
Raise eight fingers, spread open
BLOCKING FAULT OR SCREENING
Raise both arms vertically, palms forward
POSITIONAL OR ROTATIONAL FAULT
Make a circular motion with the forefinger
BALL “IN”
Point the arm and fingers toward the floor
BALL “OUT”
Raise the forearms vertically, hands open, palms towards the body
CATCH
Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing upwards
DOUBLE CONTACT
Raise two fingers, spread open
FOUR HITS
Raise four fingers, spread open
NET TOUCHED BY PLAYER – SERVED BALL TOUCHES THE NET BETWEEN THE ANTENNAE AND DOES NOT PASS THE VERTICAL PLANE OF THE NET
Indicate the relevant side of the net with the corresponding hand
REACHING BEYOND THE NET
Place a hand above the net, palm facing downwards
ATTACK HIT FAULT
Make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open
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 center line or to the relevant line
DOUBLE FAULT AND REPLAY
Raise both thumbs vertically
