How long did it take you to stop using the card/wheel?

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by refnrev

I actually worked a game where the up official (JV game) actually kept a card while on the stand.... and she said that it used to be common practice. Can anyone chime in on that one?

If I'm the only official for the match (no umpire - can happen up to JV level), I keep a card on the stand for something to refer to if needed. Given the competency problems we often encounter with scorekeepers in the lower level matches, it can come in real handy at times.

When working as the U, I do keep a card as required, but find myself rarely looking at it. As Jan said, it's a tool - something to be used when needed, but not something you should focus on to the detriment of your other duties.

I'm just starting my fifth season doing volleyball, and I think the breakthrough for me came somewhere during the middle of my third year. Oddly enough, I think it was a byproduct of getting more R1 assignments & the focused effort I was (and still am) putting into recognizing backrow players & situations.