hands and arms signals
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HAND SIGNALS
Authorization to ServeTeam to ServeChange of CourtsTime OutSubstitutionMisconduct PenaltyExpulsionDisqualificationEnd of Set (Match)Ball not tossed / Release at the Service HitDelay in ServiceBlocking FaultPositional / Rotational FaultBall “IN”Ball “OUT”
CatchDouble ContactFour HitsNet Touched by a PlayerReaching beyond the NetAttack Hit Fault by a back-row player / On the Opponent’s ServicePenetration into the Opponent’s court / Ball crossing the lower spaceDouble Fault & ReplayBall TouchedDelay Warning – Delay Penalty
First Referee Second Referee
Authorization to Serve
Extend the arm to the side of team that will serve
Move the hand to indicate the direction of service
Team to Serve
Place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (forming a T)
Raise the forearms front and back and twist them around
the body
Change of Courts Time Out
Substitution
Circular motion of the forearms around each other
Misconduct Penalty Expulsion
Show a yellow card for penalty
Show a red card for expulsion
Disqualification End of Set (Match)
Show both cards together for disqualification
Cross the forearms in front of the chest, hands open
Lift the extended arm, the palm of the hand facing
upwards
Ball not tossed or released at the service hit
Delay in Service Blocking Fault
Raise eight fingers, spread open
Raise both arms, vertically, palms forward
Positional / Rotational Fault
Ball “IN”
Make a circular motion with the forefinger
Point the arm and fingers towards the floor
Ball “OUT”
Raise the forearms vertically, hands open,
palms towards the body
Catch Double Contact
Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing
upwards
Raise two fingers, spread open
Four Hits Net Touched by a Player
Raise four fingers, spread open
Touch the top of the net or its side, according to the
fault
Reaching Beyond the Net
Place a hand above the net, palm facing
downwards
Attack hit fault by a back-row player or on the opponent's service
Make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open
Penetration into the opponent's court or ball
crossing the lower space
Point to the centre line
Double fault and replay Ball Touched
Raise both thumbs vertically
Brush with the palm of one hand the fingers of the other, held vertically
Delay PenaltyDelay Warning
Cover the right wrist with open left hand, palm facing referee
(warning) or point the wrist with yellow card (penalty)