2019 Rules questionnaire

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Originally Posted by ltllng

The rule sets for any net or center line violations across all levels should be consistent.

In Missouri we are finally moving to 3 out of 5 sets next fall, so if we are really preparing our athletes for the college level, let the coaches teach the same concepts.

As the second referee at the NFHS level, we should be more involved in the match. Meaning, we are not just there to assist the scorers table and waive in the subs. Some matches I had this fall, I did not have any whistles.
There should be some level of judgement on the net violations, as some have no NFHS matches.
Not because of the USAV rule, but more to keep the ball flying as there was no advantage gained by the violation.

If you have other college rule (or USAV if so inclined) level thoughts that could be brought down to the NFHS Level to make our game more consistent, please share.

I completely disagree with you on this. The best way I have seen it described came from the meet referee I worked with this weekend at a state final swim meet. "Officials are to be noticed, but not seen." Our presence at the match should be noticed, but our actions should not be seen because we are not the important part of the match, the players are. The best games, matches, and meets I have done are the ones where I have the least to call. They are normally played at the best level with the best competition, and require the least "calls" to be made.

One of the best games I've had has a basketball official had 4 foul calls total. All 4 were in the first minute because it set the tone for how the game would be called. The next 23 minutes of play had no fouls called because the teams knew what would be called. As officials we should not be the focus of the game and wanting more to do as an official is contrary to that belief.