Official Hand Signals

Information from 2013-15 Domestic Competition Regulations

Indoor | Beach

INDOOR HAND SIGNALS
1. Move the hand to indicate the direction of service		2. Extend the arm to the side of the team that will serve
3. Raise the forearms front and back and twist them around the body		4. Place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (forming a "T") and then indicate the requesting team
5. Circular motion of the forearms around each other		6. Show a yellow card for warning. Show a red card for penalty
7. Show both cards jointly for expulsion		8. Show red and yellow cards separately for disqualification
9. Cross the forearms in front of the chest, hands open		10. Life the extended arm, the palm of the hand facing upwards
11. Raise eight fingers, spread open		12. Raise both arms vertically, palms forward
13. Make a circular motion with the forefinger		14. Point the arm and fingers toward the floor
15. Raise the forearms vertically, hands open, palms toward the body		16. Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing upwards
17. Raise two fingers, spread open		18. Raise four fingers, spread open
19. Indicate the respective side of the net		20. Place a hand above the net, palm facing downwards
21. Make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open		22. Point to the center line or to the respective line
23. Raise both thumbs vertically		24. Brush with the palm of one hand the fingers of the other, held  vertically. USAV: Brush fingers of opposite hand once over palm of vertical hand
25. Cover the wrist with a yellow card (warning) and with a red card (penalty)		26. Place hands together (palms facing each other) overhead
Lines 1. Point down with flag		Lines 2. Raise flag vertically
Lines 3. Raise flag and touch the top with the palm of the free hand		Lines 4. Wave flag over the head and point to the antenna or the  respective line
Lines 5. Raise and cross both arms and hands in front of the chest
BEACH HAND SIGNALS | Back to Top
1. Move the hand to indicate the direction of service		2. Extend the arm to the side of the team that will serve
3. Raise the forearms front and back and twist them around the body		4. Place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (forming a "T") and then indicate the requesting team
5. Show a yellow card for warning		6. Show a red card for penalty
7. Show both cards jointly for expulsion		8. Show red and yellow cards separately for disqualification
9. Cross the forearms in front of the chest, hands open		10. Life the extended arm, the palm of the hand facing upwards
11. Raise five fingers, spread open		12. Raise both arms vertically, palms forward
13. Make a circular motion with the forefinger		14. Point the arm and fingers toward the floor
15. Raise the forearms vertically, hands open, palms toward the body		16. Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing upwards
17. Raise two fingers, spread open		18. Raise four fingers, spread open
19. Indicate the relevant side of the net with the corresponding hand		20. Place a hand above the net, palm facing downwards
21. Make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open		22. Point to the court under the net or to the respective line
23. Raise both thumbs vertically		24. Brush with the palm of one hand the fingers of the other, held vertically
25. Cover the wrist with a yellow card (warning) or with a red card  (penalty)		26. USAV: Make a circular motion of the forearms with closed fists around each other. Subs will only be used in Triples, Quads and  Six-Person play
Lines 1. Point down with the flag		Lines 2. Raise the flag vertically
Lines 3. Raise the flag and touch the top with the palm of the  free hand		Lines 4. Wave flag over the head and point to the antenna or the respective line
Lines 5. Raise and cross both arms and hands in front of the chest