Reminders:
R2 should mimic the R1.
Limit conversations with coaches or other staff members upon arrival, between sets/ games, TO, and after a match has ended. In NCAA women’s volleyball, players CAN reach under the net into the opponent’s court, provided they do not contact the floor completely over the center line with their foot/feet, or interfere with the opponent’s play. A violation occurs if any part of the body completely crosses the line and interferes with the opposing team. (There is no language that says if you feel it is a distraction, then it is a violation)
In NCAA Women’s Volleyball, if the ball hits the floor (is “down”) and then a player contacts the net, it is not a fault because the ball is out of play.
In NCAA Women’s Volleyball, the First Referee (R1) should not cover their eyes when they do not see a play.
If an R1 misses a play (such as a touch or a ball landing near the line), the proper protocol is as follows:
- Consult the Crew: The R1 should look to the line judges (for in/out or touches) and the Second Referee (R2) for input to determine what happened.
- “No Touch” or “No Call”: If, after checking with the crew, there is still no definitive evidence of a touch or fault, the R1 should rule “no touch” or allow play to continue based on what was observed.
- Controlling the Game: The R1 is expected to maintain focus and composure. If a play is completely missed, the best course of action is to rely on the officiating team to make the best judgment, rather than signaling that they did not see it.
When a line judge in NCAA Women’s Volleyball doesn’t see a play (like a touch or if the ball is in/out) because their view is blocked, they raise and cross both arms in front of their chest, palms facing their body, indicating a View of Play Blocked, signaling to the first referee that they couldn’t make a definitive call and need guidance.