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2018 USAV National Referee Clinic 11/21/2018

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2018-19 NATIONAL-LEVEL REFEREE CLINIC


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YOUR CLINICIAN IS

JIM FEICKERT

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4 Hits vs Touch & Out Off of Whom?

Getting It Right

Special thanks to Sandy Steel, PresidentFIVB Rules of the Game Commission


Brief Physics Lesson• Angle of Incidence = Angle of Reflection

− At a simple level, if a ball travelling parallel to the floor impacts something rigid (like the net cable) at 30 degrees

− The rebound will also be 30 degrees to the normal line− Unless it hits something else (like a blocker’s hand, arm, etc.)

Net

AttackNormal

Rebound30° 30°

Net


Brief Physics Lesson• If the rebound is not at 30 degrees, the ball likely hit

something else to change the angle of the rebound

Net

AttackNormal

ReboundRebound

Net


Out Off of Whom?




4 Hits or Touch?


4 Hits or Touch?


Keys for Referees• FIVB statistical data shows that 80-90% of attacks into the

net tape are touched by the block• Get in the best position to see the attacker and the blocker

− Anticipate the action and have your eyes focused on that precise area of the net

• The movement of the net permits the ball to contact the blocker, even while the ball is in contact with the net tape− Simultaneously or sequentially


Keys for Referees• Often the ball strikes the net tape and THEN is projected up

into the block before returning to the attacker’s court− The entire action takes a split-second

• The ball can curve the net and create a slingshot effect − It is still most likely to hit the block, where one exists

• Statistically four hits is NOT always the best call


A Word of Caution• At lower ability levels, the percentage of ball-net-blocker

contact will be less− The ball is contacted with less force− The ability of the blockers to reach beyond the net or

time their blocking action is less


Out Off of Whom?




4 Hits or Touch?


4 Hits or Touch?


Out Off of Whom?


MentoringMaking an Impact


Benefits of Mentoring – For the Mentee• Development of skills• Improved confidence• Accepting feedback • Problem solving• Learning from mistakes• Another perspective• Sharing success• Networking


Benefits of Mentoring – For the Mentor• Challenge to do better• Reminder of why you got started• Thankfulness for your own mentors• Return focus to what’s important• Accountability• Giving back – putting your experience to work• Refresh skills• Develop listening skills and problem solving




Qualities of an Effective Mentor• Positive attitude• Available• Flexible• Approachable• Communication skills• Character• Credible• Humble• Transparent


Hindrances to Mentoring• Lack of time• Feelings of inadequacy• Inability to find a mentee• Concerns about co-dependency• Fear of others surpassing you


Participant BehaviorWho’s In Charge Here?


What Causes Behavior Issues?• Misunderstanding of rules by coaches• Misapplication of rules by referees• Differences in judgment• Frustration with circumstances• Emotion of the moment• Referees’ interjecting at the wrong time• Inconsistency within our cadre – rules application,

judgment, points of emphasis


Impact of Our Culture• Examples from other sports

− Basketball – Brawl between players and referees at a youth event

− Soccer – Referee dies after being hit by player− Football – Two high school players target a referee− Tennis – Serena Williams calls umpire “a thief”


Serena – US Open Final




Impact of Our Culture• Respect for authority has diminished• Easier to blame someone else than take responsibility

− Officials are an easy target• Tendency to point out the faults of others

− Comparing ourselves to others − Excusing our own behavior because others have done

the same


An Extreme Example


Lessons to Learn “The show is about the play, and the players are the stars—not the coaches or referees.”

• Find a solution to the problem− Prevent penalizing the team if possible− Deal with the problem before the situation escalates

• The coach’s behavior is unacceptable• Discipline is situation-focused• Doing nothing is never an option• Avoidance is better than solving or defusing


Pursuit Rule Is in Effect


Lessons to Learn• Second referee

− Get in position to view the play− Deal with the coach proactively− Do not allow the coach to stay in the substitution zone or

converse with the first referee across the court• First referee

− Use your team− Administer sanctions correctly− Allow first sanction to be acknowledged before

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Escalation of Behavior – Set 4, 22-19








Side Note – Set 5, 0-0


Handling Behavior Summary• Control the controllables• Maintain an emotional distance• Communicate clearly and concisely• Do not allow behavior to continue to escalate• Assess sanctions when necessary


Words of WisdomAdvice from Some of Our Leading Officials


Recovery• BREATHE!• Use key words to regain focus• Compartmentalize• Resume play as quickly as possible• Do not dwell on the mistake




Helping Your Teammates Recover• Make eye contact with your teammate• Continue to look for and accept input from your teammate• Be encouraging, show trust of the officiating team• Prevent the coaches or players from yelling at or

complaining about the officiating team• Keep the match moving and focus on each play


Judgment• Begins when we accept an assignment• Changes from match to match and venue to venue• Includes interactions with match participants• Evolves as a match progresses• Be willing to correct your mistakes


Mechanics & Techniques• Whistle use

− Single whistle vs double whistle− After deciding set coin toss

• Fault side positioning• Signal tempo/cadence• Substitution and time-out procedures• Indicating player at fault

− Net faults− Touches?

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Professionalism• Calling attention to yourself

− Excessive jewelry− Distracting hairstyles

• Proper uniform and equipment− Correct uniform− Appropriate flipping coin

• Conversation with work team− Oversharing− Inappropriate topics


Take Care of Business…Until You Can’t!Region Events• Referees are responsible for on-court behavior of

participants• Tournament directors are responsible for behavior of fans

− Referees can stop play if safety is a concern


Take Care of Business…Until You Can’t!National Events• Referees are still responsible for on-court behavior

− Control what you can control• Head referees handle protests and can provide guidance

regarding handling participant behavior during a match• Arbitrators handle spectator behavior or participant

behavior after the match− Anticipate when a spectator situation is escalating− Remain calm and report “just the facts” Referees are

responsible for on-court behavior of participants




Working As a Team• The first referee’s attitude and behavior sets the tone for

the match− Treat the work team with kindness, empathy, and

compassion• Spend time going over the match expectations with the line

judges, table crew, and the second referee• Include all members of the team in your decision making• Protect all members of your team• Thank your team


Which Line Judge Do You Want?


National Scoring RemindersLessons Learned from the 2017 ONC


Respect the Assignment• Review the job description

− Page 168 of the DCR• Arrive on time • Be prepared

− Score sheet, libero tracking sheet, line-up sheets− Pens, correction tape, straight edge

• Fulfill your responsibilities• Remember the Golden Rule!


Remember Your Role• Scorers assist referees

− Direct coaches/captains to referees for questions• Scorers provide information• Scorers help resolve problems without taking control

− Referees make final decisions


Checking Rosters• Write player numbers on separate sheet of paper

− Check them off• When roster completely verified

− Initial at bottom• Compare line-up sheet to roster

− Ensure players legal− Before entering on score sheet




• Record the roster captain’s number in the square• Record the lineup/game captain in the circle

– If the roster captain is on the lineup, he/she is automatically the game captain

• If both the roster captain and game captain leave the game, an alternate captain is identified

Recording Captains

3 3 12


• The circle and square must always have a number (or an “X” in the square if there are not roster captains)

• If the Libero is the roster/game captain, an alternate captain must be identified

• If a second alternate captain is needed, the first alternate captain is slashed

Recording Captains

3 3 12 7


• Record available substitutes as noted• Liberos are not substitutes• If no available substitutes, write NO SUBS• When player enters set, slash number in available substitutes

2 4 6 8 10 1 3 75 9 11

BEARCATS X RAMS5 11 X

12

1 7 NO SUBS

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Recording Available Substitutes63 44 7


Tips and Reminders

• Remain at score table− Have second referee get rosters and line-ups

• Communicate with work team before the match and throughout the match

• Balance speed and efficiency• Make no comments about decisions/judgment of referees

− Before, during, or after match


USAV Officials DivisionHow Can We Serve You?


Advisory Commissions• International Officials

− Chair – Ken Taylor − Mary Blalock − Joe Campbell − Keith Murlless− Julie Voeck

• Beach Officials− Chair - Thang Nguyen − Kirsten Boessneck− Greg Clark − Katy Meyer − Gigi Prieto

• Indoor Officials− Chair – Donnie Goodwin − Becky Brockney− Lena Gustafson − Tim Harlow − Rod Rodriquez

• Pati Rolf, Director of Officials




What’s on the Horizon• Newsletter – coming in December

− Uniforms− SafeSport

• Events− Early registration and acceptance− High Performance

• Officials’ Assembly• USAV Staff


Clinic Wrap-up• 4 hits vs touch and “out off of whom” – let’s get it right• Consider finding someone to mentor• Manage behavior

− Doing nothing is never an option− Avoidance is better than problem solving or defusing

• Learn from the wisdom of others• Be ready to keep score at the Open National

Championships

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How to Do the Things You Want to Do• National-level referee exam – In USAV Academy

− Always go to Academy through Webpoint’s single sign-on• National event registration – Opening in mid to late January

− Information on VolleyballRefTraining.com and in announcement

− Need USAV Code (FirstLast####)• Candidate registration through Webpoint

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