The first referee should never overrule a line judge, since the line judge has the best view.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. It depends on the situation

Answer: (B)

In volleyball officiating, the first referee has the final say on all calls, with line judges providing assistive input. The line judge may have the best angle for judging whether a ball lands in or out, but that doesn’t make their call unchallengeable. There are times when the first referee’s broader view or the need to correct a clear miscall requires overruling a line judge. For instance, a ball brushing the edge of a line can be extremely close, and occlusion or awkward angles might lead to an incorrect line call; the first referee can step in to ensure the rally ends correctly. The aim is accurate, fair game management, so line judges inform the decision but do not hold absolute authority over it. This is why the statement isn’t correct.