1.
(#33)
At the end of a match, line judges should not leave their posts until released by the referee.
2.
(#43)
The line judge shown below is signaling:
3.
(#27)
When six line judges are used, the sideline judges are responsible for making line calls on their side of the net. However, each should watch the entire length of the sideline – baseline to baseline – in case the view of the sideline judge on the opposite end is blocked.
4.
(#2)
The line judge shown below is signaling:
5.
(#21)
A player may overrule a line judge's line call if it is to their own team's disadvantage.
6.
(#44)
What should a line judge do when they see this situation when the ball is contacted?
7.
(#29)
It is okay to stand and applaud a good shot by either team when you are line judging.
8.
(#46)
When the ball lands, the picture below indicates the ball has bounced:
9.
(#16)
The baseline judge, along with the referee, can call service foot faults and make line calls for the assigned baseline.
10.
(#47)
During time-outs and in between games, it is acceptable for line judges to converse about non-game related issues with players.
11.
(#7)
If a line judge notices a wrong server, wrong receiver, or a player is out of position, at the end of the rally, the line judge should clasp their hands over their head.
12.
(#23)
For each ball that lands out of bounds, the line judge for that designated line should:
13.
(#40)
In the picture below, the server's left foot is touching the baseline when the server is starting his service motion. If he lifts his foot off the baseline just before serve contact, should the referee call a fault?
14.
(#45)
When the ball lands, the picture below indicates the ball has bounced:
15.
(#3)
Sideline judges should call "foot fault" if the player makes contact with the sideline of the non-volley zone while or immediately after volleying the ball.
16.
(#24)
Overruled line calls are rare if the line judge is following the standards and procedures. But, if an overrule occurs, you should forget it and continue to make calls as you see them.
17.
(#34)
If requested by the referee, line judges can assist the referee with the following calls:
18.
(#30)
If a ball is obviously out, you still are expected to call “out” and give the "out" hand signal.
19.
(#19)
During the serve, a foot fault occurs when:
20.
(#11)
At the beginning of each game and after time-outs and other breaks in the game, line judges should be in position and ready to resume play without the referee having to get their attention.
21.
(#17)
If the bottom of the ball touches your assigned line, the ball is considered "in."
22.
(#32)
A line judge should only focus on the edge of her assigned line. They should ignore all other action on the court.
23.
(#8)
As soon as your spouse qualifies for the Gold Medal match, you should volunteer to be one of the line judges.
24.
(#42)
The line judge shown below is signaling:
25.
(#31)
Line judges are allowed to check their mobile devices throughout the match as long as the phone does not ring.
26.
(#38)
During a time-out, line judges are allowed to leave the court for a restroom break.
27.
(#39)
During time-outs, line judges are allowed to quickly check their cell phones.
28.
(#10)
A line judge should be positioned where she:
29.
(#12)
It is okay to carry on a conversation with the person seated next to you, as long as it doesn’t distract you from your line judging duties.
30.
(#41)
The line judge shown below is signaling:
31.
(#22)
Players have the option to appeal a line judge’s call to the referee.
32.
(#36)
Line judges may solicit opinions from players to determine a call.
33.
(#1)
The line judge shown below is signaling:
34.
(#13)
The proper “in” signal is:
35.
(#37)
Line judges should not officiate matches when the following are playing:
36.
(#4)
As a line judge, when you cannot clearly see if a ball lands “in” or “out,” you should:
37.
(#26)
Balls that land “in” routinely do not necessitate a call. However, if the ball landed close to the line and the referee and/or player(s) cast a questioning glance in the line judge's direction, the line judge should respond firmly with an “in” hand signal.
38.
(#18)
The sideline judge is responsible for making sideline calls on the assigned sideline and service foot faults associated with the imaginary extension of that sideline.
39.
(#14)
When a line judge notices coaching by a spectator other than during time-outs or between games, the line judge should extend their arms upward in a "V" motion.
40.
(#9)
If a ball bounces close to the line, but the ball is not “out,” the line judge should without hesitation loudly call “in.”