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2011 "ASK THE INTERPRETER"
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Welcome to the 2011 "Ask the Interpreter" page. If you have a question or a situation that needs to be interpreted send it and we'll post the answer.
Take the time to review the questions that were submitted in 2009 and 2010 as these may be very helpful to you this season.
Question 11, October 6, 2011
Team B wins a rally, but no one goes behind the end line to serve. Several players are pointing at each other, but no Captain or Coach asks for a line-up check. What is the proper procedure: A) Whistle and signal for serve, or B) Call a delay of game
B. Call a delay of game and charge a time out
Question 10, October 4, 2011
Can you clarify the screening rule?
From page 90 of the casebook:
It has become evident that in the modern sport of volleyball, more and more teams are using screening techniques as part of their defensive strategy either intentionally or unintentionally. Perhaps the strategy is a result of increasing proficiency in serving in general, as well as the success of the jump serve. Nevertheless, screening is an illegal act, and better clarification of the screening rule is necessary. Screening is an action which prevents receivers from seeing the contact of the serve and the flight of the served ball. The ball will generally have a low, flat trajectory.
Because players on the receiving team are only assured the right to see the contact of the served ball or the path of the served ball, there are almost no instances where a screen might be called automatically. There are situations when potential screens exist, however, referees should be certain the limited rights of the receiving team are not further restricted by the serving team.
Potential screens exist when a player on the serving team raises or waves arms, jumps or moves sideways when the serve is executed, if the ball is served directly over that player.
Potential screens exist when two or more players stand in close proximity and the ball is served directly over them. It is also possible to have a screen although the players are not standing close together, but are stacked between the server and the receivers.
The factors to be weighed when judging a screen has been committed are: relative positions on the serving team, path of the serve, speed of the serve and trajectory of the serve. If the players of the serving team are positioned close to each other and a serve that is fast has a low trajectory passes over these players, the probability is greater that a screen has been committed. The probability that a screen has been committed is lower if the players are not positioned close to each other or are attempting to prevent a screen (i.e. bending over), the path of the serve is not over the players, the speed of the serve is slow, or the trajectory of the serve is high.
No player on the receiving team is entitled to a specific position on the floor. If a player on the receiving team cannot see the server, that player should move. If after the that player moves, the serving team's player moves to take another position which blocks that player's view of the serve, the first referee should call screening.
Review Casebook Page 24 and page 90
Question 9 September 30, 2011
Player drops ball and is granted a re serve. A couple of points later drops ball again for re serve, of course illegal. What is the correct call / signal?
Illegal hit
Question 8 September 28, 2011 (repeat of September 21, 2009)
Following a timeout R2 blows a double whistle, signals the number of timeouts used by each team and hands the court back to R1. Is there a specific order?
First, during the timeout R2 should notify (signal) R1 of the number of timeouts used by each team. To end the timeout R2 will blow a double whistle and simultaneously signal the number of timeouts used by each team. R1 will mirror the signal. R2 will then hand the court back to R1.
Question 7 September 28, 2011 (repeat of September 21, 2009)
What is the proper procedure for R1 at the end of a non deciding set?
After awarding the set point R1 will blow the whistle and give the end of set signal directing the players to their respective end lines. R1 will then blow a whistle to direct the teams to change courts. This means that there are 3 total whistles to end a set, whistle 1 to award point, whistle 2 to give end of set signal and direct teams to end lines, whistle 3 to change courts or in the case of a 5th set (3rd deciding set for JV) the teams are released to bench areas while R2 conducts the coin toss.
Question 6 September 15, 2011
Between sets the Libero from Team A removes her Libero shirt to change to a regular team jersey while at the bench area. R1 issues a yellow card for unsporting behavior. Is this the right call?
The call is correct, Rule 4-2-1-e "Uniforms in the playing area. Removal of any part of the uniform is unsporting behavior".
Question 5 September 15, 2011
The game balls that are to be used for a match have the NFHS authenticating mark on them but they also have the words "game ball" written in marker on the ball as well. There are no other balls available to use for the match that do not have writing on them. How should the situation be handled?
The match is to be played, without penalty, and the coach/host management is to be notified that under NHIAA policy the game ball is to have no markings on it. Following the match the supervisor of officials should be notified.
Question 4 September 15, 2011
During warm ups it is noticed that the libero on Team A has a uniform top that is dark green. The remainder of the team have uniform tops that are forest green. The tops, although different colors, are somewhat difficult to distinguish. How should the officials handle this?
RULING: The coach is to be notified of the concern and if a more contrasting top is available it is to be used. If no other top is available the match is to be played without penalty and the Supervisor of Officials is to be notified.
Question 3 September 7, 2011
A player on Team A has an insulin pump. What is the proper
procedure for officials to follow to allow the player to play?
RULING: In order for the player to be allowed to participate a letter of authorization must be presented from the NHIAA.
Question 2 September 6, 2011
During pre-game warm ups, it was noticed one player was wearing a
black skirt. The color matched her team mates black shorts. Is this uniform legal?
RULING: The skirt is legal. (4-2-1a)
Question 1 September 6, 2011 (From National Federation)
Team A, with five players, has just been awarded a loss of rally/point and the ball for next serve. However, the vacant position rotates to right back position. The first referee whistles and immediately awards a loss of rally/point and the ball returns to Team B.
RULING: Correct procedure. COMMENT: There is no signal for the vacant position other than when the team with five players receives the ball to serve. After a pause the first referee whistles, signals awarding loss of rally/point and immediately returns the ball to the opponent. (1-3-3)
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