What results in a "line judge" signal during play?

The signal from a line judge during play typically occurs when the ball lands close to or on the court markings, indicating whether the ball is in or out of bounds. When the ball rolls near the boundary lines, line judges are responsible for making a call on its status. They observe carefully to determine if the ball touched the line (considered in) or landed outside the designated boundaries (considered out). Their role is crucial to the flow of the game and maintaining fairness, as player positions and plays can hinge on these calls.

While other situations, such as an incorrect serve or a player crossing the center line, may also involve officiating, they do not specifically lead to a line judge signal like the scenario involving the ball's position relative to the court markings.