1. How to be an Effective R2

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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!!

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

10. 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.

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

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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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)

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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.

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