Volleyball. Electronic Devices Rules 9-2-1, 4-1 Note 2. Equipment and Accessories Rule RULE CHANGE 7/20/2013.

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1 Rules Changes Volleyball Rules Changes Equipment and Accessories Rule Electronic Devices Rules 9-2-1, 4-1 Note 2 LEGAL ILLEGAL Equipment or accessories shall not provide a competitive advantage or present safety concern A towel tucked in the waistband is not automatically illegal if it poses no risk, such as frequently falling out It is illegal to use electronic devices during play to directly communicate with a player(s) on the court Although an electronic communication device is prohibited for a player on the court, this rule would not prohibit the use of a hearing aid under Rule 4-1 Note 2 1

2 Line Judges Rule 5-1-1, NOTE Signal Sequence Rule PlayPic A PlayPic B A. All line judges shall be provided by the home team When two visiting teams play, each team will provide a line judge B. All authorized officials shall be secured and trained in advance of the match by the host school Timer, scorer, libero tracker and line judges NEW SEQUENCE OLD SEQUENCE Following the whistle to signal the end of the rally by the first referee, he/she shall indicate the result of the rally (point or replay), followed by the nature of the fault The second referee mirrors the first referee s signals, except for a net serve Signal Sequence Rule 5-2-1b Court Protocol Rules 5-4-4b, e and If a fault is whistled by the second referee, he/she moves to the side of net of team in violation, indicates the nature of the fault and the player at fault, if necessary. The first referee, if in agreement, will indicate the nature of the fault, and the player at fault, if necessary, followed by the result of the play (point or replay). The second referee will mirror the first referee for result of play. With the score confirmed as the set/match point, teams no longer need to be directed to their end lines, but will change courts or go to their appropriate benches as directed by the first referee. Time delay is eliminated. 2

3 Deciding Set Coin Toss Rule 5-4-4d Electronic Devices Rules 9-2-1, There is a new protocol, whistle sequence and use of signals between first and second referees to call for captains for a deciding set coin toss First referee whistles, signals end-of-set and directs teams to their benches Second referee double whistles and raises coin in the air to signal captains to officials table for coin toss Second referee communicates result of the toss, then signals indicating team placement on courts for final set First referee signals team placement for final set LEGAL ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Electronic communication devices may be used during a match with some restrictions: May not interfere with play as determined by first referee May not be used to review referee s decision May not be used in restricted area determined by host management Time-out for Injury Rule The first referee may, if a player is unable to play after official s time-out for injury/illness, call an additional, special time-out for the injury/illness of up to three minutes for the injured/ill player to return to the set only after there are no remaining time-outs and the team has no legal or exceptional substitute(s) Volleyball Editorial Changes 3

4 Out of Bounds Rules 2-3-1a, b Game Equipment Rule Note 1 The rules were revised to clarify when a ball is out of bounds: A. A ball is out of bounds if it contacts a curtain serving as a wall B. If no part of the ball contacts the court s boundary line, it is out of bounds The shadow of the ball has no bearing on whether the ball is in or out of bounds A B LEGAL ON NET SLEEVE Only the top of the net tape may have the school name, insignia, school mascot and/or advertising No markings are permitted on a side tape ILLEGAL ON SIDE TAPE Second Referee Responsibilities Rule 5-5-3a Libero Tracker Rule 5-7-3b The second referee shall assist the first referee by ruling upon situations which are clearly out of the first referee s view If assistance is provided, it should be done with a visual, informal signal The referees should discuss in their own prematch conference, along with other necessary communication during the match At the beginning of a time-out, the libero tracker shall report the status of each team s libero to the second referee 4

5 Replay Rule 9-8-1f(2) Time-outs Rule A replay may be declared when a player s legitimate effort to legally play the ball, in the judgment of the referee, is affected by a wall, curtain serving as a wall, floor obstacle or nonplayable area within 6 feet of the court Either referee may interrupt play with an official s time-out for an injury to a player or illness Volleyball Points of Emphasis 5

6 USA & NCAA Line up sheets GVCA Score Sheet You can find a power point on How to Keep Score on the following website: Items the official need to cover with scorer 1. Wrong Server SERVING RECEIVING 2. Showing Time outs used 3. Ready Signal 4. Set/Match Point When using these line up sheets, you MUST confirm with the coach who will be their first server. If you are serving, the first server goes in the right back position. If you are receiving, the first server goes in the right front position. 5. # of Subs used. Libero Tracking Sheet Line ups are entered the same way as you enter them on the score sheet. The libero tracker MUST keep track of substitutions. The two #s on each side of the L must be the same #. Coin Toss The home team shall select their team bench. The visiting captain shall call the coin toss. The winner of the coin toss shall choose to either serve or receive. Prior to the deciding set of a match, the home captain shall call the coin toss. The winner of the coin toss shall choose to serve, receive or the side. The warm-up is 5-5. The serving team has the first 5 minutes. For the second match of a tri-match the visiting team that just played will be the home team, or if the two teams have not played, the team closest is home. 6

7 Legal and Properly-Worn Player Uniforms, Equipment, Accessories Mastering Officials Mechanics LEGAL ILLEGAL Mastering Officials Mechanics Mastering Officials Mechanics #8 Illegal Attack #10 Ball Touched #12 Double Hit Several officials signals are executed in two parts The referee should be precise with the entire signal Each signal should be held for visibility # 14 Out #15 Begin Serve #17 Authorization to Enter #19 Replay/ Re-serve #21 Time-Out Team/Officials It is important each signal is precise, not rushed and held long enough that each signal, such as result of play followed by the nature of the fault, is easily observed as separate actions by the official 7

8 Line Judges Use of Flags Preventative Officiating Lineups Officials Manual C-1(c) It is the expectation that line judges shall use proper mechanics when using flags Prematch preventative officiating includes the referee: Reminding coaches of their responsibility to turn in accurate rosters and lineups (listing the serve order beginning with the first server) by the required deadlines Reminding coaches the lineups shall not be made available to anyone exceptthe official scorer and official liberotracker until they have been recorded on the scoresheet and deadline for submission has passed Starting the Match Officials Manual D-3 Second referee: Moves to sideline beside court and uses the lineup to verify players are in their proper positions on the court Checks receiving team s lineup first Signals the libero (if used) to enter court Indicates the floor captain to first referee using an open hand to designate player Captain shall respond by raising his/her arm toward the first referee Follows this same procedure for the serving team Responsibilities During the Match Officials Manual E Time-out Second Referee Recognizes request with two short whistles, displays signal #21 at shoulder height and indicates the number of time-outs each team has used Starts watch for one minute Checks with scorer to make sure the time-out is properly recorded on the scoresheet Checks scoresheet for individual and/or team scoring discrepancies and makes sure scoresheet and scoreboard match Checks with the libero tracker to confirm status of liberos 8

9 Responsibilities During the Match Officials Manual E Time-out Second Referee Whistles at 45 seconds At one minute ends time-out with two short whistles while on receiving team s side of net Clearly signals, with hands above head, the number of time-outs each team has used to the first referee First referee repeats this information Scans both benches and gives ready to play signal to the first referee NFHS Volleyball Publications The Rules Book, Case Book/Officials Manual, Scorebook and other volleyball materials can be ordered: Online at By calling Thank You for your support of High School Athletics! 9