How to be an Effective R2

Prematch Responsibilities Arrive no less than 30 minutes prior to start time Arrive with proper equipment Discuss responsibilities with R1

Prematch Responsibilities Review duties with the scorer, timer, and assistant scorer (libero tracker) Assist R1 with prematch conference Verify that line up has been entered correctly on the scoresheet

During the Match With ball in hand, move onto the serving team’s court, check the receiving team players' against the lineup card and then the serving team, roll ball to server. Assume position on receiving team’s side, signal readiness to R1.

During the Match During serve, stand outside the sideline, back from the standard observing the receiving team for possible illegal alignment. After serve, transition to the defensive side of the net, maintain clear vision of the net and freedom of movement.

During the Match When initiating a call: Blow whistle, move to the side of the offending team and signal violation Calls by the R1: Step away from the standard and repeat referee’s signal. Do not repeat whistle.

Areas of Concentration During Play Focus between the attack lines; on the net and centerline If no net activity, broaden field of vision to assist R1 Assist with ball handling violations ONLY when they are clearly out of R1’s view via signal in front of chest.

Areas of Concentration During Play Know overlaps and how to identify them on receiving side. Do not be afraid to call overlaps when they exist Know how to use your lineup card NEVER keep score on your card!!

Line up Card Tool to assist the R2 in carrying out duties. Includes: Serving Order Substitutions Time-outs Captains: Yellow/Red Cards Player Identification

Unsportsmanlike Conduct Move to the offending team’s side of court Hold card in the middle of the chest Indicate the offending coach or player number.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct R1 administers card R2 confirms violation with scorer Make certain penalty is recorded in the scoresheet

Substitutions Coach must visually signal or sub enters substitution zone Whistle and give sub signal, R1 repeats signal Move near scorekeeper and announce substitution.

Substitutions Release subs to enter court (Signal #16) Notify coach of 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th entry Hustle subs in and out Be fluent and expedient

Substitutions No need to walk to the players ALWAYS report subs to scorekeeper Give ready signal to R1. Do not indicate readiness until you are done with line-up card! As the R1, NEVER blow your whistle to beckon for serve until your R2 has acknowledged he/she is ready.

Time-Outs Recognize the request with a double whistle and signal Remind timer to start the clock for one minute Verify score, location of libero, who current server is.

Time-Outs Notify the R1 how many time-outs each team has used. Both Before and After Time out. (TOT- time outs taken) As a courtesy notify each coach the number of time-outs they have used

Time-Outs With 15 seconds remaining on clock, the R2 shall whistle warning to the teams. At end of 60 seconds, Have timer sound audio device to end time-out. If teams return prior to 15 second warning, the R2 blows whistle and has timer sound audio device. One Whistle and One horn for EVERY time out

End of Set Signal game point just before a possible game point is served Confirm score, initial scoresheet, make sure timer starts clock (deciding set start clock after the coin toss) Conduct coin toss prior to deciding game, signal to the R1 the results of the toss Lineups in to scorer not less than 1 minute prior to the end of 3 minute intermission

Between Sets With 15 seconds remaining on clock, the R2 shall whistle warning to the teams. At end of three minutes, Have timer sound audio device to end between set intermission. If teams return prior to 15 second warning, the R2 blows whistle and has timer sound audio device. One Whistle and One horn for EVERY between set intermission.

Pet Peeves Seeing the R2 Follow the flight of the Served ball rather than the position of the receiving team Seeing the net bounce out of the corner of your eye and everyone in the stands screaming NET, while you see the R2 watching the ball careening high toward the sideline off the block.

Pet Peeves Taking WAY too long for subs. Responding to every coach’s comment. Not Controlling Assistant Coaches. Calling in/out on any ball hitting the floor (it’s not their call)

Pet Peeves When the R2 does not whistle when ball hits or is outside the antennae on side of R2. Not hustling teams out after TO or intermission Having long conversation with Line Judges

Pet Peeves Never making eye contact for ready with the R1. Not signaling the R1 the # of TOs used before and after the time out. Not reminding the timer to start the clock for time-outs and between games

Reminders Don’t be a pole hugger! Stay back away from the pole Stay as close to the scorer’s table as possible When making a call don’t let the pole hide or bisect you

Reminders Always mirror the R1’s signals, be they right or wrong. Do not lead them!! Learn the proper signals so that you are showing everyone that you know what you are calling.

Summary Understanding and executing the proper officiating mechanics will make the game move smoothly and make the referee’s job less stressful.