Mimic the R1's hand signals. Anytime the R1 whistles (except for the service beckon and for serves into the net) the R2 should mimic the R1's signals. Blow the whistle and signal nets, centerline violations, or the ball hitting the antennae.
There are two signals you don't mimic as a second referee. 1. The beckon signal for service. 2. A served ball that doesn't cross the net. Signals you do mimic. As a second referee, you are responsible for whistling and signaling time outs. It's recommended that you carry a stop watch or other timing device so you can time the 30 second time outs.
Move the hand to indicate the direction of service. Extend the arm to the side of the team that will serve. Raise the forearms front and back, and twist them around the body. Place the palm of …
• The R2 uses a double whistle when a timeout is called, when 15 seconds are left in timeout or both teams enter the court prior to 15 seconds, and when a substitution is called.
Volleyball referee signal and techniques. Officials in volleyball use a whistle along with signals to indicate infractions of playing rules. Signals help coaches, spectators, and participants...
Attack Hit Fault signal (Signal 21): Completely extend the arm straight up, above the shoulder, hand open, and then bending at the elbow, make a downward motion toward the opposing team.