You need to indicate what players in order to prevent a subsequent occurrence on the next whistle of service. After the signal, indicate the players at fault. Make the circular motion no more than twice. Make a clockwise circular motion with the index finger pointed towards the floor. The signal for a position fault or rotation fault is held at waist height. 'Position Fault' Volleyball Referee Signals When showing this signal, it may be necessary to show the player or players at fault. Extend both arms vertically with the palms facing forward. The same signal is used for illegal blocking and screening.

A rally may be replayed if an object or ball comes on the court during play and causes a safety concern or causes interference or when both teams commit a fault at the same instance. You only indicate the player when you whistle the fault, not when the second referee whistles the net fault.Īnytime a rally must be replayed, signal a replay by holding two fists above the shoulders with thumbs up. For a net fault, indicate the player with an open hand and not the finger. Remember, the first referee doesn't make air net hand signals. Second referee is required to step to the side of the net of the team that committed the net fault. This will save time and extra effort required to move forward. For a net fault as a second referee, you aren't required to touch the net, net cable, or post. As a second referee, you don't repeat the signal for a ball that doesn't cross the net on the serve. You signal by touching the top of the net, palm facing the net with the hand on the side of the team that committed the fault. A player touches the net and interferes with play, including deflection of the opponents ball in the body of the net.Situations where you would call a net fault. For 14 and under, use one-handed signal for a five second delay. Always use the same digits on each hand no matter which side the fault occurred. Use five digits on the right hand, and thumb and the first fingers on the left hand. Show a red card for expulsionĮND OF (SET) MATCH Cross the forearms in front of the chest, hands openīALL NOT TOSSED OR RELEASED AT THE SERVICE HIT Lift the extended arm, the palm of the hand facing upwardsĭELAY IN SERVICE Raise eight fingers, spread open (i.e.Delay in Service When the server doesn't contact the ball within 8 seconds, raise both arms above your head. MISCONDUCT PENALTY OR EXPULSIOIN Show a yellow card for penalty. SUBSTITUTION Circular motion of the forearms around each other TIME-OUT Place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (i.e. TEAM TO SERVE Extend the arm to the side of team that will serveĬHANGE OF COURTS Raise the forearms front and back and twist them around the body Next, the hand signal explaining the reason why (or what the game/ball fault is) is indicatedĪUTHORIZATION TO SERVE Move the hand to indicate the direction of serve.

Immediately after a rally is over, the hand signal “Team to Serve” and a point is always indicatedįIRST to the team who earned the next service and point.

All one-handed signals are made with the hand toward the side of the team which made the error.

It is easy and well worth the effort for any player to learn these basic hand signals. The following contains descriptions of the Official FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) Referee’s hand signals that we will be using. the server has taken more than 8 seconds to serve the ball which is a service fault) DISQUALIFIED Show both cards together for disqualification Show a red card for expulsion END OF (SET) 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 (i.e. generally for 30 seconds) SUBSTITUTION Circular motion of the forearms around each other MISCONDUCT PENALTY OR EXPULSIOIN Show a yellow card for penalty.

Next, the hand signal explaining the reason why (or what the game/ball fault is) is indicated AUTHORIZATION TO SERVE Move the hand to indicate the direction of serve 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 (i.e.

Immediately after a rally is over, the hand signal “Team to Serve” and a point is always indicated FIRST to the team who earned the next service and point.

All one-handed signals are made with the hand toward the side of the team which made the error or request.

Volleyball Referee Hand Signals The following contains descriptions of the Official FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) Referee’s hand signals that we will be using.

Hand signals for volleyball referees