Volleyball Referees Signals

Question 1

AUTHORISATION TO SERVE

Answer 1

Move the hand to indicate direction of service

Question 2

TEAM TO SERVE

Answer 2

Extend the arm to the side of team that will serve

Question 3

CHANGE OF COURTS

Answer 3

Raise the forearms front and back and twist them around the body

Question 3

TIME-OUT

Answer 3

Place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (forming a T) and then indicate the requesting team

Question 4

SUBSTITUTION

Answer 4

Circular motion of the forearms around each other

Question 5

MISCONDUCT WARNING

Answer 5

Show a yellow card for warning

Question 6

MISCONDUCT PENALTY

Answer 6

Show a red card for penalty

Question 7

EXPULSION

Answer 7

Show both cards jointly for expulsion

Question 8

DISQUALIFICATION

Answer 8

Show red and yellow cards separately for disqualification

Question 9

END OF SET (OR MATCH)

Answer 9

Cross the forearms in front of the chest, hands open

Question 10

BALL NOT TOSSED OR RELEASED AT THE SERVICE HIT

Answer 10

Lift the extended arm, the palm of the hand facing upwards

Question 11

DELAY IN SERVICE

Answer 11

Raise eight fingers, spread open

Question 12

BLOCKING FAULT OR SCREENING

Answer 12

Raise both arms vertically, palms forward

Question 13

POSITIONAL OR ROTATIONAL FAULT

Answer 13

Make a circular motion with the forefinger

Question 14

BALL “IN”

Answer 14

Point the arm and fingers toward the floor

Question 15

BALL “OUT”

Answer 15

Raise the forearms vertically, hands open, palms towards the body

Question 16

CATCH

Answer 16

Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing upwards

Question 17

DOUBLE CONTACT

Answer 17

Raise two fingers, spread open

Question 18

FOUR HITS

Answer 18

Raise four fingers, spread open

Question 19

NET TOUCHED BY PLAYER – SERVED BALL TOUCHES THE NET BETWEEN THE ANTENNAE AND DOES NOT PASS THE VERTICAL PLANE OF THE NET

Answer 19

Indicate the relevant side of the net with the corresponding hand

Question 20

REACHING BEYOND THE NET

Answer 20

Place a hand above the net, palm facing downwards

Question 21

ATTACK HIT FAULT

Answer 21

Make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open

Question 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

Answer 22

Point to the center line or to the relevant line

Question 23

DOUBLE FAULT AND REPLAY

Answer 23

Raise both thumbs vertically

Question 24

BALL TOUCHED

Answer 24

Brush with the palm of one hand the !ngers

of the other, held vertically

Question 25

DELAY WARNING/DELAY PENALTY

Answer 25

Cover the wrist with a yellow card (warning) and with a red card (penalty)

Question 26

BALL “IN” (Line Judge)

Answer 26

Point down with flag

Question 27

BALL “OUT” (Line Judge)

Answer 27

Raise flag vertically

Question 28

BALL TOUCHED (Line Judge)

Answer 28

Raise flag and touch the top with the palm of the free hand

Question 29

CROSSING SPACE FAULTS, BALL TOUCHED AN OUTSIDE OBJECT, OR FOOT FAULT BY ANY PLAYER DURING SERVICE

Answer 29

Wave flag over the head and point to the antenna or the respective line

Question 30

JUDGEMENT IMPOSSIBLE

Answer 30

Raise and cross both arms and hands in front of the chest