Question

The first referee has an important role to play in a match. List the duties of a referee in the match.

Answer 1

1. To examine the condition of the playing area, balls, and other equipment.
2. To conduct the toss with the team captains.
3. To supervise the teams’ warm-up sessions.
4. To issue warnings to teams when required.
5. To penalize misconduct and delays.
6. To grant or manage time-out requests.
7. To check and sign the score sheet.
8. At the start of each set, during the deciding set court change, and whenever needed, to ensure players’ positions on the court match those listed on the line-up sheets.
9. They also hold greater responsibility for calling net touches or violations where a player crosses the centre line separating the two halves of the court.