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Forum: Volleyball Wed Jul 23, 2025, 07:45am

Replies: 7 double contact over the net Views: 242 Posted By FMadera Signalling "illegal hit" well after the contact... Signalling "illegal hit" well after the contact is going to cause even more confusion. As it stands now, everyone should be aware that there can be a delayed double contact signal. Illegal hit should...

Forum: Volleyball Tue Jul 22, 2025, 01:25pm

Replies: 7 double contact over the net Views: 242 Posted By FMadera Sorry, I was in NCAAW mode, as I usually am this... Sorry, I was in NCAAW mode, as I usually am this time of year. I'll defer NFHS speculation to those who work that far more than I do.

Forum: Volleyball Tue Jul 22, 2025, 11:00am

Replies: 7 double contact over the net Views: 242 Posted By FMadera 1. It's an illegal (versus legal) double contact.... 1. It's an illegal (versus legal) double contact. There are multiple situations in which the same signal can mean different things (like illegal block and screening). 2. Unless they go with the...

Forum: Volleyball Mon Jul 07, 2025, 07:38am

Replies: 2 Hard to believe. . . Views: 289 Posted By FMadera Congratulations! One of my referee trainees got... Congratulations! One of my referee trainees got his as well. Welcome to the National Level Referee Club!

Forum: Volleyball Thu May 01, 2025, 08:04am

Replies: 3 Patches Views: 784 Posted By FMadera I also use magnets. For the USAV/PAVO smaller... I also use magnets. For the USAV/PAVO smaller patches, a mason jar lid super glued to the back makes for a great magnet base and keeps the patch from curling.

Forum: Volleyball Fri Apr 04, 2025, 03:00pm

Replies: 2 High School jersey numbers Views: 531 Posted By FMadera Yes. It has been approved for change, but it's... Yes. It has been approved for change, but it's being phased in. 4-2-4d, f: Beginning July 1, 2029, the number on the front of the uniform must be centered on the upper half of the uniform top...

Forum: Volleyball Wed Mar 19, 2025, 12:57pm

Replies: 4 back row player NFHS rules Views: 998 Posted By FMadera Neither the setter's hand height, the ball... Neither the setter's hand height, the ball position when the ball is set, nor the attacker's floor position matter one iota in this scenario. The only things that matter are: For regular back...

Forum: Volleyball Wed Feb 26, 2025, 01:10pm

Replies: 2 Which position do you think takes the longest to master in volleyball? Views: 591 Posted By FMadera I used to have that issue. If you have a match... I used to have that issue. If you have a match you anticipate might be one-sided, let that inexperienced ref go up, assuring them you'll handle everything on the floor, and that you'll be there to...

Forum: Volleyball Fri Jan 31, 2025, 02:26pm

Replies: 3 2025 NFHS Rules Changes Views: 1,099 Posted By FMadera 2025 NFHS Rules Changes Pretty good stuff. Glad to see them moving more current. https://www.nfhs.org/articles/judgment-call-on-second-contact-eliminated-in-high-school-volleyball/

Forum: Volleyball Thu Jan 23, 2025, 10:45am

Replies: 2 AAU/JVA membership? Views: 636 Posted By FMadera I was able to sign up for a tournament in AES,... I was able to sign up for a tournament in AES, but a lot of times you'll get an email from tournament organizers looking for referees. When that happens, do whatever the email says. Not all...

Forum: Volleyball Thu Dec 05, 2024, 05:36pm

Replies: 8 Shoe Recommendations Views: 1,806 Posted By FMadera Buy a bolt (or a few, since they're cheap) to... Buy a bolt (or a few, since they're cheap) to keep in your ref bag. You can use it to straighten out the stand, and alleviate a lot of foot problems, speaking from experience.

Forum: Volleyball Thu Dec 05, 2024, 01:32pm

Replies: 3 Brackets!!! Views: 501 Posted By FMadera I'll cheer you all on, but I don't need evidence... I'll cheer you all on, but I don't need evidence out there of how little I actually know. :D

Forum: Volleyball Tue Nov 05, 2024, 12:09pm

Replies: 8 Bring coaches together? Views: 1,814 Posted By FMadera Unfortunate situation, but Suzanne (R2) is really... Unfortunate situation, but Suzanne (R2) is really good people, and I loved how she on multiple occasions made it clear it was totally her fault. Luckily Katie (PSU) and Jen (OSU), while being very...

Forum: Volleyball Thu Oct 17, 2024, 09:24am

Replies: 14 taped jewelry Views: 842 Posted By FMadera Sure, you *can.* And then feel free to be... Sure, you *can.* And then feel free to be uninvited from your assignor's cadre once coaches complain about it...

Forum: Volleyball Tue Oct 15, 2024, 12:51pm

Replies: 14 taped jewelry Views: 842 Posted By FMadera It can't be worn to cover something illegal.... It can't be worn to cover something illegal. Certainly tape can be worn, and is all the time. Check wrists, fingers, etc...

Forum: Volleyball Tue Oct 15, 2024, 07:27am

Replies: 14 taped jewelry Views: 842 Posted By FMadera Not if we know about it. We can't merely just... Not if we know about it. We can't merely just punish for the suspicion. It is what it is sometimes.

Forum: Volleyball Mon Oct 14, 2024, 12:53pm

Replies: 14 taped jewelry Views: 842 Posted By FMadera "Just a reminder, if you're taping over something... "Just a reminder, if you're taping over something illegal, that's not allowed." Then leave it at that, and if you see it later, we're pulling out a card. And not a delay.

Forum: Volleyball Tue Oct 01, 2024, 01:03pm

Replies: 2 Exceptions sub in different rule sets Views: 534 Posted By FMadera https://pavo.org/Portals/0/2024_RuleComparison_NCA... https://pavo.org/Portals/0/2024_RuleComparison_NCAA-NFHS-USAV.pdf See #79.

Forum: Volleyball Mon Sep 16, 2024, 12:30pm

Replies: 7 Alignment Help Views: 992 Posted By FMadera I line them up according to the sheet. Every time. I line them up according to the sheet. Every time.

Forum: Volleyball Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:24pm

Replies: 1 Illegal Alignment Views: 584 Posted By FMadera If you've given your R2 a more than reasonable... If you've given your R2 a more than reasonable shot at it, you're completely sure of the overlap (I'd make sure it's their "money's worth" if you're going to call that), and you're positive we have a...

Forum: Volleyball Sun Sep 15, 2024, 03:23pm

Replies: 7 Alignment Help Views: 992 Posted By FMadera I think what you did is fine. Just tell the coach... I think what you did is fine. Just tell the coach you'd do the same for his/her player in the same situation.

Forum: Volleyball Thu Sep 05, 2024, 10:49am

Replies: 5 NCAA Jewelry question Views: 609 Posted By FMadera So last night I was there early, and both teams... So last night I was there early, and both teams were courtside early, so I gathered everyone around (one team at a time) and had them check their jewelry, and told them any hoops/loops/etc needed to...

Forum: Volleyball Wed Sep 04, 2024, 11:22am

Replies: 5 NCAA Jewelry question Views: 609 Posted By FMadera We seem to have a difficult time agreeing on what... We seem to have a difficult time agreeing on what "snug" is. There will be something sent out (hopefully soon) by Julie Voeck, and Ryan McDowell sent something yesterday as well. For now, I think...

Forum: Volleyball Tue Sep 03, 2024, 09:14am

Replies: 3 Out-of-bounds vs. Ball Touched (NCAA Mechanics) Views: 621 Posted By FMadera In the situation you described, the call is out. ... In the situation you described, the call is out. I don't remember that situation happening, and I was courtside. So I wonder if something else might have happened. I did see one play that kinda...

Forum: Volleyball Wed Aug 28, 2024, 11:50am

Replies: 4 Who's working tonight? Views: 606 Posted By FMadera I was only there on Sunday (NAIA tourney Fri/Sat... I was only there on Sunday (NAIA tourney Fri/Sat in Indiana), but we had quite a few people there who learned a ton. Always a good opportunity for people to learn.

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