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Old Thu Aug 14, 2014, 10:13am
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Originally Posted by chapmaja View Post
We have had this discussion in the past in Michigan.

I think the out call can actually lend itself to confusion in situations similar to the OP. For example, instead of the ball hitting the middle of the net, it hits the tape as a blocker attempts to (but does not contact) block the ball. The ball then lands out of bounds. Even though we signal the point first now, signally out would indicate to many that the ball was touched by the blocker. Signally down ball eliminates this confusion for those who aren't paying 100% attention (which often includes coaches).
I would recommend *against* this. Ball down should only be used by the first referee on a ball that lands in bounds. We're giving the point to the blocking team, which would eliminate some of the confusion. Just signal out, then indicate off the attacker. Do *not* signal ball down in this instance!
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