What is the correct sequence when whistling for serve?

What is the correct sequence when whistling for serve?

• A. Extend arm indicating you are ready for the serve, then whistle for serve, followed by the beckon for serve signal.
• B. Whistle for serve, then extend arm, then beckon.
• C. Beckon, then whistle, then extend arm.
• D. Extend arm, beckon, then whistle

Answer: (A)

The proper sequence hinges on clear signaling of readiness, followed by the official start, then the final cue to serve. You extend the arm to show you’re ready for the serve first, so everyone can clearly read your intent. Then the referee whistles to start the play. After that whistle, you give the beckon to indicate you will proceed with the serve. This order keeps the actions unambiguous for opponents and aligns with how the official cues are read during service. If the whistle came before you showed readiness, or if you signaled before the whistle, it could create confusion or violate procedure, and delaying the beckon until after the start would disrupt the flow of the serve.

The proper sequence hinges on clear signaling of readiness, followed by the official start, then the final cue to serve. You extend the arm to show you’re ready for the serve first, so everyone can clearly read your intent. Then the referee whistles to start the play. After that whistle, you give the beckon to indicate you will proceed with the serve. This order keeps the actions unambiguous for opponents and aligns with how the official cues are read during service. If the whistle came before you showed readiness, or if you signaled before the whistle, it could create confusion or violate procedure, and delaying the beckon until after the start would disrupt the flow of the serve.