I’ have to get certified for being a referee before I can play in my volleyball tournament, can anyone explain to me what the test is like, example questions, etc. Or if possible find a practice test online? Thanks you so much. 10 points to the first, most helpful answer! Thank you soooo much!
Becoming a referee in volleyball, what is the certification test like?
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Its kinda hard but not insane as long as u know the rules and keep it fair u should pass easily
If you are going to take the USAV test, study the USAV book. The hardest part of the test is just making sure that you read the entire question. And carefully read the question. Do not jump to conclusions. Read the ENTIRE question BEFORE you decide on your answer.
One example talks about the team wins if they are the first to score 25 points. Is that a non deciding set? Do they have a 2 point lead? People just read it quickly and go of course you win if you are the first to score 25. And the answer is false.
Other examples have long wordy explanations. You decide that it is illegal. So, you are ready to answer the question as false. And then it says that the referee calls it as illegal. That makes the answer as true.
The other tricky part is making sure you read about the players. R is receiving team and S is serving team. The front row is R2, R3, and R4 versus S2, S3 and S4. Many questions just refer to S4 does this or R5 does this, is it legal?
Read the delays, Rule 16 starting on page 53.