Volley-ball · Règles officielles de volleyball
Law 27: Scorer
2 tests · 20 faits · mis à jour le 25 octobre 2026 · markdown
Where the scorer sits and what he does before the match and each set, during play, and at the end: the score sheet, the buzzer, the serving order, set ends, protests and signatures.
27.271Where the Scorer Sits and Before Each Set
The scorer's table, the buzzer, registering the teams and recording the line-ups.
Test 1Where the scorer sits and before each setFaire un test
The scorer is seated at the scorer's table on the opposite side of the court, facing the 1st referee.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.1 · restitution
He fills in the score sheet according to the rules, co-operating with the 2nd referee.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2 · restitution
He uses a buzzer or other sound device.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2 · restitution
He registers the match and team data, including the Liberos, and obtains the captains' and coaches' signatures.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.1.1 · restitution
He records the starting line-ups from the line-up sheets, or checks the data sent electronically.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.1.2 · restitution
If the line-up sheets do not arrive on time he notifies the 2nd referee immediately.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.1.2 · application
Coaches may not ask scorers for information, except about their own team when the scoreboard does not show it.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2; Casebook 2024 7.3 · application
The scorer acknowledges and announces substitution requests with the buzzer, keeps count and informs the 2nd referee.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.3, 15.10.3.3 · application
Data and signatures come first, then the line-ups from the sheets.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.1 · restitution
The buzzer acknowledges the request, the 2nd referee authorises it and the scorer records it.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.3, 15.10.3 · restitution
27.272During and After the Match
Points and interruptions, the serving order, set ends, events to record, the final result and signatures.
Test 1During and after the matchFaire un test
He records the points scored and the substitutions and time-outs.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.1, 27.2.2.3 · restitution
He controls the serving order and indicates any error to the referees immediately after the service hit.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.2; Casebook 2024 3.28 · restitution
He announces the ends of the sets and the scoring of the 8th point in the deciding set.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.5 · restitution
He records events such as exceptional substitutions, recovery time, prolonged interruptions and re-designation.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.7 · restitution
The scorer controls the interval between sets.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.8 · restitution
At the end of the match he records the final result.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.3.1 · restitution
In the case of a protest he writes, or lets the captain write, a statement on the incident.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.3.2 · restitution
The scorer signs first, then obtains the signatures of the team captains and then the referees.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.3.3 · application
The scorer signs himself before obtaining the captains' and then the referees' signatures.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.3.3 · restitution
Line-ups before each set, points during it, the set's end, and the final result after the match.
Source : FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2 · restitution
Sources
FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 27 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Rules, not reproduced)
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.23
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.1.22
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.3.32
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.11
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.1.11
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2; Casebook 2024 7.31
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.3, 15.10.3.31
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.11
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.3, 15.10.31
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.1, 27.2.2.31
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.2; Casebook 2024 3.281
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.51
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.71
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.2.81
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.3.11
- FIVB OVR 2025-2028, Rule 27.2.3.21