4.2.2 Second Referee - Duties

Before the match

The second referee checks the score sheet regarding the service rotation. Furthermore, he checks the balls before the match.

During the match

The second referee checks whether the correct player is setting up to serve. He decides upon

Interference
Net faults
Out regarding the touch of external objects (antennae, posts, tensioning ropes)
Balls that cross the net over or outside the antennae
Balls that touch the ground which cannot be seen by the first referee

It is on the second referee to authorize time-outs and measure their length. He signals court-switches.

During the intermission between the first and second set, the second referee has to ask the teams about their choice for the next set (service, reception, side) as well as the service rotation.

After the match

After the match, the second referee has to check and sign the score sheet second to last.