Flying solo

[BlitzkriegBob]

I don't do very many solo matches (maybe one a year), but I'll tell you what I've found to be useful.

Make sure you have a good pregame with the SK. Let them know that you will be waiting for a signal (I use a thumbs up like Chess Ref) before authorizing subs to enter the game. I will advise them that if I am asked for a lineup check that I will be going straight to them for help on the next 3 servers. Make sure they know you will be looking for verification for set point. Let them know that the coaches need to be informed of their 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th substitutions. Let them know that if they have any questions or concerns during the match that they should inform you immediately.

Let the line judges know you will be relying on their assistance and that they need to be ready with a call at all times.

Like the others have advised, I check the lineups prior to going up the stand. I have found it helpful to also come off the stand during timeouts so that I can verify the score, subs, and timeouts with the SK. Better to take care of discrepancies/errors before the end of the set. If the stand is on the same side as the table you can probably accomplish this from the stand.