NFHS – NCAA – USAV Signal Comparison

NFHS drawings & descriptions © 2008 are used with permission of Becky Oakes, NFHS Volleyball Rules Editor. NFHS drawings & descriptions © 2008 are used with permission of Becky Oakes, NFHS Volleyball Rules Editor. NCAA pictures and descriptions © 2006 & All rights reserved. NCAA pictures and descriptions © 2006 & All rights reserved. USAV drawings and descriptions © 2007 USA Volleyball and FIVB. Used with permission of Margie Mara, USAV Senior Director. USAV drawings and descriptions © 2007 USA Volleyball and FIVB. Used with permission of Margie Mara, USAV Senior Director.

NFHS NCAA USAV Make a slow circular motion with arm and hand outstretched on the side of the violating team, palm down; then point towards the player(s) involved. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Indicate the line where the violation occurred by extending arm and pointing toward the line with the index finger with palm facing the net ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB Includes foot faults, player across the center line and ball passing under the net during play (exception: a serve).

NFHS NCAA USAV Slowly lift one arm and hand with the palm up on the side of the violating team, then hold the signal momentarily about chest high. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Raise the hand on the server’s side to a vertical position at head height with the fingers spread, palm forward. (1) Raise forearm vertically with all five digits extended. (2) Raise both arms with eight digits extended. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2008 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Pass forearm, palm down, over the net, originating from the side of the net where the foul occurred. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Hold the arm outstretched on the side of the violating team lightly touching the side of the net with open hand, fingers spread and palm toward the net. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2008 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV No formal signal Arm on attacker’s side of the net is extended parallel to the floor at chest level, palm down. Then, make one slight horizontal sweeping motion when, in the judgment of the official, it is needed to indicate a legal back-row attacker. Informal signal – (1)Player below top of net in attack zone: Make a “patting” motion (twice) with the open hand on the side of the possible BRA/BRB, palm down; (2)Player behind attack line: Make a pushing motion toward the endline with the hand on the side of the possible BRA/BRB, palm toward endline, thumb down. No formal signal Informal signal – (1)Player below top of net in attack zone: Make a “patting” motion (twice) with the open hand on the side of the possible BRA/BRB, palm down; (2)Player behind attack line: Make a pushing motion toward the endline with the hand on the side of the possible BRA/BRB, palm toward endline, thumb down. © 2008 – NFHS

NFHS NCAA USAV Raise hand on the side of the offending team with palm forward, head high and rotate forearm forward and downward. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Raise both hands to head height, palms forward. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV The hand on the side of the offending team is held beside the head with the palm toward the head, then brush upward across the fingertips one time with the other hand, palm forward. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV The hand and arm on the side of the offending team is held high, palm forward, showing four fingers. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2008 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV The hand and arm on the side of the offending team is held head high, palm forward, showing two fingers. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Ball in Outstretched open hand, with fingers together pointing toward the center of the attack area between the center line and attack line. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Raise both hands, head high, fingers together, palms toward face, elbows bent. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2005 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Extend the arm on the serving team’s side of the net, blow the whistle to begin the serve and move the extended hand and arm in a sweeping motion to the opposite shoulder. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Extend the arm (palm forward) on the substitution side and make a forward sweeping motion waist high, open palm toward the respective court. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Indicates point by extending the arm in the direction of the team that will serve next, palm perpendicular to the floor. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2008 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Both hands formed into fists, thumbs up and held head high in front of the body. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2008 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Rotate hands formed into fists, thumbs up and held head high in front of the body. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Hold arm on side of offending team head high with an open hand, fingers together. Rotate twice with elbow bent. Then indicate the court of the offending team. FOLLOWED BY SIGNAL 21a or SIGNAL 17. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Place the palm of one hand horizontally over the hand on the side requesting the time- out, forming a “T”, then indicate the court of the team requesting the time-out by extending the vertical arm towards that court. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Place the palm of one hand horizontally over the hand on the side requesting the time-out, forming a “T”, then tap top of shoulders once with both hands. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB Same as NFHS & NCAA

NFHS NCAA USAV WARNING PENALTY Both hands placed on the hips with elbows straight out to the side. Then indicate the court of the offending team. Followed by signal 21a or 17. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Arms are crossed in front of the body, chest high with hands open, fingers together, palms toward chest then extend arms outward towards the end lines. The referees signal the game is completed and players shall move to stand on their respective end lines. ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2006 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB

NFHS NCAA USAV Raise forearms, swinging right arm in front of the body and the left arm back of the body. Used after non- deciding games to direct teams to change courts (or after the coin toss prior to the final game if a change of courts is required). ©© 2007 – USAV & FIVB © 2008 – NFHS © 2008 – NCAA © 2007 – USAV & FIVB