Referee never played the game

[mick]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

I would pay money to see that happen.

I have been asked to officiate other sports, but personally I don't feel comfortable working a sport that I did not play. I grew up playing baseball and basketball, so it just seems easier to understand the rules if you understand the game.

The only rule I know for sure in volleyball is you can't reach under the net and pull down your opponent's shorts if they are going up for a spike. So, I'm assuming I still have a little way to go in understanding that sport...

I heard the back row attack is/was illegal at some point.
...Whatever that means.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by mick

I heard the back row attack is/was illegal at some point.

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

I also noticed they have one team member wear a different color jersey, I believe because of that very rule. But I don't know why. Which is why it would be hard (but not impossible) to officiate if you haven't played the sport, or at least grown up watching it.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

I also noticed they have one team member wear a different color jersey, I believe because of that very rule. But I don't know why.

This one's easy. It's the goalie.