Volleyball Referee Signals Quiz

What signal is used to indicate a team has earned a point?

• Point down with arm and fingers extended

• Raise two fingers on one hand

• Hold up 4 fingers on one hand

• Extend arm toward the team that won the rally

How does a referee signal a substitution?

• Rotate forearms in front of chest

• Form a 'T' with one hand perpendicular over the other

• Strike extended forearm with opposite hand

• Extend arm (palm open) toward serving team

Which signal is used for an illegal hit?

• Strike extended forearm with opposite hand

• Place hand on the net with palm open

• Raise both arms with palms facing forward above head

• Brush fingertips of one hand with the other hand

What does the referee do to signal a time-out?

• Twirl index finger in the air in a circular motion

• Form a 'T' with one hand perpendicular over the other

• Point downward with open hand under the net

• Hold fists together in front of chest, then spread them apart

How is a double contact indicated by the referee?

• Raise two fingers on one hand

• Place one arm behind head and swing forward

• Extend arm toward the team that won the rally

• Point to floor, then signal the nature of the fault

What signal is used for a net violation?

• Extend arm (palm open) toward serving team

• Point down with arm and fingers extended

• Raise both arms with palms facing forward above head

• Place hand on the net with palm open

Which signal indicates a back-row block?

• Hold up 4 fingers on one hand

• Brush fingertips of one hand with the other hand

• Form a 'T' with one hand perpendicular over the other

• Raise both arms with palms facing forward above head

How does a referee signal a ball touched before going out?

• Extend arm toward the team that won the rally

• Brush fingertips of one hand with the other hand, palm facing the net

• Strike extended forearm with opposite hand

• Raise two fingers on one hand

What is the signal for a back-row attack?

• Twirl index finger in the air in a circular motion

• Raise both arms with palms facing forward above head

• Point downward with open hand under the net

• Place one arm behind head and swing forward like a spike motion

How is a replay or reserve indicated?

• Hold fists together in front of chest, then spread them apart horizontally

• Extend arm (palm open) toward serving team

• Form a 'T' with one hand perpendicular over the other

• Raise two fingers on one hand