The Reserve referee carries out his/her functions located in a separate position determined by the FIVB court layout
The Reserve referee is obliged to:
26.2.1 Wear an official referee uniform while performing his/her functions
26.2.2 Replace the second referee in case of absence or in case that he/she is unable to continue his/her work or in case that the second referee becomes the first referee
26.2.3 Control the substitution paddles (if they are in use), before the match and between sets
26.2.4 Check the operation of the bench tablets before and between the sets, if there is a problem
26.2.5 Assist the second referee in keeping the free zone clear
26.2.6 Assist the second referee in instructing the expelled/disqualified team member to leave to the team’s dressing room
26.2.7 Control the substitute players in the warm-up area and on the bench
26.2.8 Bring to the second referee four match balls, immediately after the presentation of the starting players and give the second referee a match ball after he/she has finished checking the player’s standing position
26.2.9 Assist the first referee with guiding the work of the moppers