1. GPOA Volleyball Clinic
Floyd Bogart - Trainer

2. Agenda Game Management Officiating Crew Duties
Referee Mechanics/Signals
USA Volleyball Rules 2018

3. Game Management
Prepare: (Uniform, equipment (whistle, penalty cards, pump, pressure gage, chain)
Arrive early
Look the part/First impression
Establish A Rapport: (Table personnel, introduce yourself to coaches)
Be professional at all times
Know level of play
Rule Knowledge:
Know the rules: (USA; base/post bylaws)
Use game common terminology
Mechanics & Technique:
Tools of the trade
Start strong finish strong every game
Use only Volley ball mechanics & signals
Use strong voice when required

4. Game Management (cont’d)
Judgement – Common Sense:
Manage game not individual
Timing consistent
Common sense with application of the rule
Confidence
Preventive maintenance
Listening & Communication:
Be calm
Approachability
Answer reasonable questions
Listen to understand not to respond
Note body language
Tone of voice
Demeanor

5. Referee Duties
Pre-match with your scorekeeper - Have a thorough pre-match discussion to ensure they are familiar with procedures for the match.
Meet with team coaches/captains to go over the following:
Warm-up: Ten (10) minutes together or five (5) minutes separate
Jewelry: None or Referee discretion. Religious or Medical must be taped.
Cast or Splints: No
Out-of-bounds areas: walls, dividers, bench area, table, etc.
Free Space above court
Substitution: must go in and out subbing for same player every time i.e. 9 for can only re-enter for 9 and 9 can only re-enter for 12. Exception injury for a player and no other sub available.
Time Outs: Two (2) per set. 30 seconds each.
Discussions During Game: Pertinent only

6. Volleyball Signals
Select items for specific focus for GPOA.

7. USAV Clinic (2017-19) Plus Installation Bylaws
Six (6) players required: Three (3) front row and three (3) back row.
Maximum of three (3) hits per side
Blocked ball: A blocked contact is not counted as a team hit
Ball may be played: off net or ceiling (your side) during a volley if team hasn’t used its 3 hits.
Ball is out if: hits antenna; net, supports or cables to include Ref stand outside of the antennas; the floor outside the court (Lines are part of court); walls, ceiling and or partitions outside the playing area.
Serve: Ball must be tossed or released prior to contact—cannot hit ball out of the hand); serve within eight (8) seconds after the referee whistles ready for play.
No one can block or attack a serve from on or inside the front zone if the ball is above the net (13.2.4).
Back row player can never attack a ball above the net in front zone.
Back row player can never block a ball at the net.