Ball Played in Non Playable Area - Whose Call?

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Originally Posted by bob jenkins

What else should be on the "discuss before the match" list?

A) Leading four or trailing four?

B) Will R1 turn around to follow the ball (nearly) behind him or give that call to R2? (and vice versa)

C) How much help on ball handling?

D) How much help on rotations / alignment (if working with a newer partner)?

This should probably be its own thread. If I'm R1, I want to address the following:

1) I want help on ballhandling that I can't see. If the player's back is to me, give me whatever you have.

2) R2 will whistle if ball is played from non-playable area between the benches.

3) R2 will take Libero's feet if overhand set is near the attack line.

4) R2 will help, if possible, with back-row attacker's feet.

5) I will take help on any illegal back-row attack/block at the net.

6) I don't care about whether help on 4s is leading or trailing. (Although I believe in NCAA, the leading 4 is not a correct mechanic.) But if you know that the ball only hit the tape, I definitely want a 4 signal.

7) I will take help if the ball is down on a pancake play.

8) I will take any help on touches at the net. (Probably don't really need to pre-game that one! )

9) If I need to talk to a line judge, both line judges and the R2 will come to the stand.

If I'm R2, I will want to ask the R1 if there's anything I need to know about the coaches.