Apples and Oranges

[devdog69]

Really no reason to 'defend volleyball officials'. As Chuck said, he is asking not attacking and he has a legitimate question. My second year in volleyball and it is much easier, though there are some difficult aspects of the job. Keeping track of the rotation and back row attackers is a big part of that, as is judging the hits that may look ugly but be legal or look smooth but be illegal. Beleive it or not I have much more discomfort in my legs and back after officiating volleyball than I do basketball, all the standing seems to bother me more than running. What I have found in my area is that, for whatever reason, the volleyball officials are paid better than any other sport. So for me that means far fewer $30 JV football games and more $60-80 volleyball matches.