Beach volleyball players hand signs are one of the main components of the game. Many players have their own badges, but this time we will bring you the most used ones.
Liliana Fernandez Steiner, Spain, points down with one finger, which means blocking a shot in one line.
Players use their thumbs to point their teammates towards the player to serve the ball.
Chen Hue, China, points down with two fingers, which means blocking the strike in the diagonal.
A hand clenched into a fist means that the player will not put a block.
This sign means blocking in the diagonal for two players.
Maria García Lopez, Mexico, shows her open palm, which means she will block the ball, and the player to whom the mark is addressed will provide protection in that area.
Two fingers pointing down means blocking a hit in line from both sides of the attack. Thus, in the case of any serving of the ball, the player blocks the attack line and the back defender provides control of the diagonal.
The sign given to Stefanie Pohl, Germany, could mean blocking a hit in the line by the player from the right (since the player is facing the net), or blocking a hit to the diagonal from the left.
This sign means a block on the diagonal from the right and blocking a blow to the line from the left.
A clenched fist on the right means that the player will not block on the player attacking from the right.
So these were the basic signs of beach volleyball players. Can you decipher the following signs yourself?
Sanne Keizer of the Netherlands signals to his partner during a beach volleyball match against Spain at the Summer Olympic Games 2012, Sunday, July 29, 2012, London.
Talita Rocha, Brazil, signals to her teammate during a beach volleyball match against Germany at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in London.
London, England - August 9: Alejandra Simone of Spain gives a hand signal during the VISA FIVB Beach Volleyball International match at Horseguards Parade.
Tampa - June 2: Karch Keerai signals teammate Kevin Wong during the Crocs Tour Esurance Tampa Bay Open win.
Klagenfurt, Austria - July 22: Ekaterina Khomyakova, Russia, gives the sign during the final beach volleyball match in the A1 Grand Slam tournament.
The Hague, The Netherlands - June 2: Rainder Nummedor, The Netherlands, shows a tactical move during the quarterfinal match between Rainder Nummedor and Richard Schail of the Netherlands and Emil Boersma and Daan Spijkers of the Netherlands on the third day of the European Beach Volleyball Championship at The Hague Beach Stadium, June 2 2012, The Hague, Netherlands. Richard Schyle and Emil Boersma won 2 - 0.
ATHENS, GREECE - AUGUST 15: Match between Paula / Pires from Brazil and Hakedal / Torlen from Norway at the 2004 Olympic Games.
HAMBURG, GERMANY - JUNE 8: Player gives a sign during the qualifying round for the Smart beach tour 2012 beach volleyball competition, June 8, 2012.
Tampa - June 3: Karch Kirai signals to partner during the final against Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenshtahl at the AVP esurance Tampa Open. Gibb / Rosenstahl beat Kirai / Wong in two games 21 - 18, 21 - 17.
ATHENS - AUGUST 14: A member of the Chinese team signs during the women's beach volleyball qualifiers for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. The game took place at the Olympic Beach Volleyball Center in the Faliro Coastal Complex. Australia won 21-18, 21-18.
ATHENS - AUGUST 14: German team players strategize during the women's beach volleyball qualifier at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. The game took place at the Olympic Beach Volleyball Center in the Faliro Coastal Complex, Athens, Greece. Germany won 21-17, 21-18.
BEIJING - AUG 20: Todd Rogers, United States of America, signals his teammate during the semi-final match against Georgia at the beach volleyball court in Chaoyang Park on the 12th day of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
ATHENS - AUG 14: Summer Lokhovich, Australia signals his teammate during the match against China in the qualifying round for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. The game was held at the Olympic Beach Volleyball Center in the Faliro Coastal Complex, Athens, Greece. Australia won 21-18, 21-18.
Continuing the topic of communication in beach volleyball, today we will talk about gestures that players use on the court.
I hope that this material will help not only beginners who have not yet figured out all the intricacies of beach volleyball, but also experienced players to expand their volleyball horizons and systematize their knowledge!
See how professional beach players or even just advanced players play. An attentive viewer may notice that almost always the player on the court shows some combinations of fingers behind his back to his partner, who is preparing to serve.
What are these secret symbols? Maybe the player creates an ancient mudra from his fingers, designed to strengthen the team's morale? Or is he trying to protect himself from the evil eye?
Dear friends, everything is much simpler. The player signals which direction he or his partner will close on the block when attacking the opponent.
The right hand denotes the opponent on the right - the player of the fourth zone, the left hand - on the left, the player of the second zone.
There are two classic options when showing one finger and when showing two fingers. All other options, when you see a fist, an open palm, three fingers, crossed fingers, are already personal command combinations.
Let's start with the standard options.
If the player shows one finger - the blocker closes the line, if two fingers - the diagonal direction. Or, as volleyball players say, “move”.
Scheme No. 1 shows the situation when the blocking closes the direction along the line when attacking an opponent from the fourth zone.
On the diagram # 2 blocking closes the direction "stroke".
The area of the court where the attacking player of the opponent is marked in pink SHOULD NOT execute a strong attacking blow.
If the attacking blow is executed from the center of the net, then the direction of attack, which must be covered by the blocker, remains unchanged. 
When a player shows one finger on one hand and two fingers on the other, this means that he closes the line to one player, and a move to the other.
Sometimes you can see that the player behind his back begins to bend and unbend the fingers on one hand. This may mean that he is asking a partner to serve to a specific area.
As for non-standard gestures,
which the players show behind their backs, then this is what it says about this Evgeniya Ukolova ( Russian volleyball player, silver medalist of the European Championship (2015), winner of the Russian Cup (2009), four-time champion of Russia (2007, 2008, 2011, 2012))
“This is not some common language. Some are afraid that someone is sitting on the podium and, based on the gestures shown by the opponents, may suggest something to their team. Therefore, many people come up with some kind of extravagant gestures so that no one understands what they mean. "
It should be said that among professional volleyball players, the level of using special gestures has been brought to perfection.
For example, depending on the reception quality on the opponent's side and the direction of the pass, the blocker can change the initial decision and show the defender a new combination of fingers behind his back. This action takes place in the process of playing the ball and can take only 1-2 seconds.
- Start simple.
Learn to properly pull back from the net if you are not blocking. In the beginning, the ratio of block jumps and pulls from the net for playing defense should be about 1 to 10. Trust me, at the initial stage you will get more balls in defense, if you don't block at all.
2. Close the line.
It is much easier in terms of technique and tactics of the game. The defender is diagonally away from the attacking opponent. It's easier to play on the defensive side. If you do not block and stretch along the line, this does not create confusion in the interactions of partners.
3. Always signal.
Each time before blocking, point behind the direction that you will close. A simple situation - you are the receiving team, after you play the ball, the opponent has played in defense and is preparing to attack. Before placing the block, it is necessary to indicate the direction that you will close. If you do not agree in advance, then a very uncomfortable situation for organizing protection can develop. Therefore, I repeat once again, learn to show your fingers behind your back every time.
4. Learn from the best.
Watch the pros play. Record games on video. At the same time, for a better perception, it is necessary to be located behind the front line of the site. Pay attention to the players' gestures and the actions that follow. This will help you understand the hidden meanings of the mysterious gestures used by beach volleyball players.
With you was the head coach of the BVC Club Konstantin Shved.
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Good luck to everyone in mastering the wonderful science called ...
Beach volleyball!
Volleyball referees' gestures
Official signals of the 1st and / or 2nd referee in volleyball
The referees must indicate with official signals the reason for their whistle (the nature of the error indicated by the whistle or the purpose of the permitted interruption). The gesture must be kept for some time and, if shown with one hand, the hand corresponds to the side of the team that made the mistake or request. (Official volleyball rules Section REFEREES, THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND OFFICIAL SIGNALS)
1. Permission to submit.
Hand movement indicating feed direction
First referee gesture
2. The serving team.
Arm extended in the direction of the serving team
1st and 2nd referee gesture
3. Changing sides of the site
Raise both forearms: one in front of the chest, the other behind the back; then change the position of the hands
First referee gesture
4. Break (time-wat)
Palm of one hand over the raised fingers of the other hand (in the shape of the letter T). Then point with one hand towards the team requesting the break
1st and 2nd referee gesture
5. Replacement
Circular movement of the forearms around each other
1st and 2nd referee gesture
6. Warning for misconduct
Show yellow card for warning
First referee gesture
7. Removal
Show red card for deletion
First referee gesture
8. Disqualification
Show both cards (yellow and red) simultaneously in one hand for disqualification
First referee gesture
9. End of the game (or match)
Cross the forearms with outstretched hands in front of the chest
1st and 2nd referee gesture
10. Ball not tossed on service hit
Raise outstretched arm with palm facing up
First referee gesture
11. Delay when feeding is more than 8 seconds
Raise eight fingers apart
First referee gesture
12. Barrier
Raise both hands vertically, palms forward
1st and 2nd referee gesture
13. Mistake in placement or transition
Make a circular motion with your index finger
1st and 2nd referee gesture
14. Ball "in the field"
Point the hand with straightened fingers to the floor
1st and 2nd referee gesture
15. Ball out (out)
Raise the forearms vertically with the hands straight and palms facing the body
1st and 2nd referee gesture
16. Holding the ball
Slowly raise the forearm with the palm facing up
First referee gesture
17. Double tap
Raise two fingers apart
First referee gesture
18. Four strikes
Raise four fingers apart
First referee gesture
19. Player touches or serves to the net
Touch the net on the appropriate side
1st and 2nd referee gesture
20. Playing over the net on the opponent's side
Place your hand over the net, palm down
First referee gesture
21. Fault when attacking hit by a player in the back row or libero, or attacking the opponent's service, or making a libero pass from above from the front row
Make a downward movement with the forearm with an open hand
1st and 2nd referee gesture
22. Crossing the center line (penetration under the net to the side of the opponent's court), or touching the court (end line) by the server, or the player leaving the court at the time of serving
Show to middle or corresponding line
1st and 2nd referee gesture
23. Mutual error and replay
Raise thumbs straight up
First referee gesture
24. Touching the ball
Run the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other hand, held vertically
1st and 2nd referee gesture
25. Time delay warning, time delay warning
Cover the wrist of one hand with the open palm of the other (warning), or show on the wrist with a yellow card (note)
First referee gesture
Official signals of the flag of the line judges in volleyball
1. Ball in the field
Show flag down
2. Ball out (out)
Raise the flag straight up
3. Touching the ball
Raise the flag and cover it with the palm of your free hand
4. The ball went out of bounds, or the ball touched a foreign object, or overstepped the player's line during service.
Wave the flag overhead, pointing with your free hand at the antenna or corresponding line
5. Refereeing is not possible
Cross both arms in front of your chest
Information from the official website of the FIVB
Chapter 1. Structures and equipment
1. The playing field (schemes 1 and 2)
2. Mesh and racks (diagram 3)
3. Balls
4. Teams
5. Team leaders
6. Scoring a point, winning a game and a match
7. Game structure
8. Substitution of players
9. Game states
10. Ball play
11. Ball at the net
12. Player at the net
13. Feed
14. Attack blow
15. Block
16. Regular breaks from play
17. Game delays
18. Exceptional game breaks
19. Breaks and Changes of Courts
20. Libero player
21. Requirements for behavior
22. Misconduct and sanctions for it
23. Refereeing Panel and Procedures
24. First referee
25.Second referee
26. Secretary
27. Line judges
28. Official signals
Characteristics of the game
Section 1. Game
Chapter 2. Participants
Chapter 3. Game format
Chapter 4. Game actions
Chapter 5. Breaks and Delays
Chapter 6. The Libero Player
Chapter 7. Participant Behavior
Section 2. Judges, their duties and official signals
Section 3. Schemes
Section 4. Methods of conducting competitions
VOLLEYBALL RULES
General rules
"Zones" on the court and movement of players
The game is played on a rectangular area measuring 18x9 meters. The volleyball court is divided in the middle by a net. The height of the net for men is 2.43 m, for women - 2.24 m.
Main article: Volleyball Court
The game is played with a spherical ball with a circumference of 65-67 cm and weighing 260-280 g.
Main article: Volleyball
Each of the two teams can have up to 14 players, 6 players can be on the field at any given time. The goal of the game is to finish off the ball with an attacking blow. to the floor, that is, to the playing surface of the opponent's half court, or to make him make a mistake.
The game is started by putting the ball into play by serving according to the lot. After the service has put the ball into play and the rally is successful, the service goes to the team that won the point. The court is conventionally divided into 6 zones by the number of players. After each transition, the right to serve passes from one team to another as a result of a point, the players move to the next zone clockwise.
Jump serve
The serve is performed by the player who, as a result of the last transition, moves from the second to the first zone. The serve is made from the service zone behind the back line of the playing court in order to land the ball in the opponent's half or to make the technique as difficult as possible. Before a player touches the ball during service, no part of his body must touch the surface of the court (especially for a jump service). In flight, the ball can touch the net, but must not touch the antennas or their mental extension upward. If the ball touches the surface of the playing court, a point is awarded to the serving team. If the player who served fouls the rules or sends the ball into out, then the point is awarded to the receiving team. It is not allowed to block the ball while serving, interrupting its path over the net. If the point is won by the team that served the ball, the same player continues to serve.
In modern volleyball, the most common power serve in the jump. Its opposite is a short (glide, tactical) serve when the ball goes close to the net.
Anyone who has watched broadcasts of beach volleyball matches has noticed the strange gestures that players show while holding their hands behind their backs. Let's see what they mean and do they mean anything at all?
Beach volleyball is played in pairs, with the left hand representing the opponent on the left and the right hand representing the opponent on the right. The space between the hands may or may not represent the center of the court - by agreement. IN PHOTO: Katherine Holtwick and Ilka Semmler (Germany)
One finger - "I will close the attack on the line from this side." IN PHOTO: Georgiana Klug (Argentina)
The whole point of gestures is to show the partner which direction he plans to block. Sometimes (rarely) - to which of the opponents (or where, for example, to the center) to serve the ball. IN PHOTO: Melissa Jamena-Paredes (Canada)
In fact, the casket is very easy to open. IN PHOTO: Talita Antunes (Brazil)
An open palm means that the player plans to act according to the situation. IN PHOTO: Kinga Kolosinska (Poland)
There are "compound" combinations in which the player jumps to the running direction at the last moment before the block - this is also shown by gestures behind the back even before the serve. ON THE PHOTO: Ekaterina Khomyakova (Russia)
Many teams also often use their own "codes" - for fear that the enemy might read them - with the help of a "spy" in the stands, for example ... IN PHOTO: Kerry Walsh Jennings (USA)
Or with the help of a negligent director who displays the picture on a large screen right at the stadium - there have been precedents, moreover, at fairly large tournaments. Therefore, if you are such a cameraman or are going to cover a beach volleyball tournament, do not display the players' gestures on the big screen during the match! IN PHOTO: Talita Antunes (Brazil)
The shown fist means that there is no need to put the block on this side. IN PHOTO: Liliana (Brazil)
Two fingers - "I will close the" cut "blow. IN THE PHOTO: Taiana Lima (Brazil)
