Volleyball · Offizielle Volleyballregeln
Law 26: Reserve Referee
2 Tests · 20 Fakten · aktualisiert am 25. Oktober 2026 · Markdown
The reserve referee at FIVB events: replacing the 2nd referee, the paddles and bench tablets, the substitutes and warm-up areas, the match balls, the free zone and the moppers.
26.261Role and Replacing the 2nd Referee
When he is compulsory, where he stands, and when he takes over as 2nd referee.
Test 1Who the reserve referee is and when he steps inTest machen
A reserve referee is compulsory at FIVB, World and Official Competitions.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26 · Wissen
His position is determined by the FIVB court layout.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.1 · Wissen
He is obliged to wear the official referee uniform.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.1 · Wissen
He replaces the 2nd referee.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.2 · Wissen
He steps in if the 2nd referee is absent, cannot continue, or has moved up to replace the 1st referee.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.2 · Wissen
When the 2nd referee becomes the 1st referee, the reserve referee replaces the 2nd referee.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 24.2.1, 26.2.2 · Anwendung
Only the 1st and 2nd referees may blow a whistle during the match.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 22.2.1 · Wissen
He controls the numbered substitution paddles, if they are in use, before the match and between sets.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.3, 15.10.3.3 · Anwendung
Each official moves up one place, and the reserve referee fills the 2nd referee's post.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 24.2.1, 26.2.2 · Anwendung
Paddles are checked before the match and between sets; the balls come after the starting players are presented.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.3, 26.2.8 · Wissen
26.262The Reserve Referee's Duties
Tablets, substitutes, expelled players, match balls, the free zone and the moppers.
Test 1The reserve referee's dutiesTest machen
He checks the operation of the bench tablets before and between sets when there is a problem.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.4 · Wissen
He assists in instructing an expelled or disqualified team member to leave for the dressing room.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.6 · Wissen
He controls the substitutes in the warm-up area and on the bench.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.7 · Wissen
He assists the 1st referee with the work of the moppers.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.9 · Wissen
At the top level this duty passes from the 2nd referee to the reserve referee.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 24.2.10, 26.2.7 · Wissen
Immediately after the presentation of the starting players he brings four match balls.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.8 · Wissen
He assists the 2nd referee in keeping the free zone clear.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.5 · Wissen
He brings four match balls to the 2nd referee, and later hands him one after the position check.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.8 · Anwendung
The balls arrive after the presentation, and a match ball is handed over once the positions are checked.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.8 · Wissen
The reserve referee assists the 2nd referee in getting the player to the dressing room.
Quelle: FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 21.3.2, 26.2.6 · Anwendung
Quellen
FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 26 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Rules, not reproduced)
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.83
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.22
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 24.2.1, 26.2.22
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 261
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.11
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.11
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 22.2.11
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.3, 15.10.3.31
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.3, 26.2.81
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.41
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.61
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.71
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.91
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 24.2.10, 26.2.71
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 26.2.51
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 21.3.2, 26.2.61