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2019 20 Line Judge Signals

The document provides instructions for line judge signals using flags or hand signals during volleyball matches. It describes 6 standard signals - 1) obtaining the referee's attention, 2) indicating an inbounds ball, 3) out-of-bounds or antenna violation, 4) touching the ball, 5) line violations or service faults, and 6) a blocked view of play. The signals involve holding and moving flags or positioning hands in specific ways to clearly communicate rulings on the sidelines.

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2019 20 Line Judge Signals

The document provides instructions for line judge signals using flags or hand signals during volleyball matches. It describes 6 standard signals - 1) obtaining the referee's attention, 2) indicating an inbounds ball, 3) out-of-bounds or antenna violation, 4) touching the ball, 5) line violations or service faults, and 6) a blocked view of play. The signals involve holding and moving flags or positioning hands in specific ways to clearly communicate rulings on the sidelines.

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2019-20 NFHS Volleyball Rules Page 62

HOW TO USE LINE JUDGE SIGNALS


LINE JUDGE SIGNALS USING FLAGS

1. 2. 3.

Inbounds Out-of-Bounds Obtain R1's Attention

4. 5. 6.

Touch a. Antenna Violation View of Play Blocked


b. Service Line Fault

The flags should be solid red in color and of a recommended size of approximately 12
inches by 12 inches to approximately 16 inches by 16 inches. The flag and hand grip should
be securely affixed to the pole.
1. Inbounds: Point with the flag down and toward the middle of the court.
2. Out-of-Bounds: Raise the flag, arm extended.
3. Obtaining First Referee's Attention: Raise flag over head and wave to obtain the first
referee's attention, when necessary.
4.  Touch: Raise the flag to shoulder height in front of body and place the open palm of
the other hand on top of the flag.
5a. Ball Outside or Hitting Antenna: Wave the flag over the head and point to the antenna.
5b.  Service Line Fault: Wave the flag over the head and point the service area using
index finger, extended arm shoulder height.
6.  View of Play Blocked: Raise and cross both arms in front of the chest, palms facing
the body.

NOTE: Flags shall be used by line judges, unless determined by the state association to
use hand signals.
Page 63
2019-20 NFHS Volleyball Rules
LINE JUDGE SIGNALS USING HAND SIGNALS

1. 2. 3.

Obtain First Inbounds Out-of-Bounds/


Referee's Attention Antenna Violation

4. 5. 6.

Touch Line Violation/ View of Play Blocked


Service Fault
1. O btaining First Referee's Attention: Wave arm overhead to obtain the first referee's
attention, when necessary. (1)
2. Inbounds: Arms extended in front of body, hands open (palms down) toward the
floor area between the attack line and the net. (2)
3. Out-of-Bounds/Antenna Violation: Hold forearms in front of chest, hands open
­(fingers together) and palms toward face. (3)
4. Ball Touched: Hand on offending team's side held beside head, palm toward head,
then brush upward across fingertips one time with other hand, palm forward. (4)
5. Line Violation/Service Fault: Indicate the line where violation occurred by extending
arm and pointing toward the line with the index finger. (5)
6. View of Play Blocked: Cross forearms in front of chest, palms facing the body. (6)

NOTE: Flags shall be used by line judges, unless determined by the state association to
use hand signals.

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