Volleyball Rules

2023-24 Volleyball Rules Changes

2023-24_Volleyball_Summary_of_Changes_w_Rationale 2023-24 NFHS Volleyball Rules Changes 2-1-9 (NEW), 12-2-5: Creates a coaching zone defined by the libero replacement zone extending beyond the end line and sideline extended. Rationale: Defines and clarifies the area in which coaches may stand.   4-1-7: Allows small, secured stud or post jewelry to be worn …

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Roster Submissions a Focus for 2020-21 Volleyball Rules Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 30, 2020) — Revised rules for roster submissions and penalties assessed to the team bench are among the most prominent high school volleyball rules changes for the upcoming 2020-21 season. At its annual meeting January 5-7 in downtown Indianapolis, the National Federation of State High School Associations …

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2019-20 Volleyball Rules Changes

2-2-2, 2-3j (NEW), 2-4-1e(NEW), 2-4 PENALTIES 3 (NEW), 9-8-1i: When the ball strikes the cables and/or the diagonal poles used to retract ceiling suspended net systems the referee will stop play and determine if the ball was playable. The referee will signal out-of-bounds or replay. Rationale: Establishes the cables and …

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Rules Revisions in Volleyball Approved for 2018‐19 Season

2018-19_NFHS_Volleyball_Powerpoint_Final INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 1, 2018) — A new penalty and signal related to unnecessary delay and a new procedure for warming up between sets that minimizes risk of injury are among the rules changes for the 2018‐19 high school volleyball season. These revisions were among the rules changes recommended …

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Volleyball Rules Changes 2017-18

May 03, 2017 5-5-3b(12): Outlines mechanics for the second referee to sound a warning whistle at 45 seconds or any other time when both teams take the court ready to play before the audio signal (horn) is sounded at 60 seconds. Clarifies all time-outs are officially ended with the audio …

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New lineup procedures approved for volleyball

2016-17 MMVOA Volleyball Rules By Cody Porter of the NFHS The process for submitting lineups in high school volleyball has been revised for the 2016-17 season. In addition to the revision in Rule 7-1-4 regarding lineup procedures, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee recommended …

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