2024-25 NFHS VOLLEYBALL RULES POWERPOINT

Rules Changes

Editorial Changes

Points of Emphasis

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2024-25 NFHS VOLLEYBALL

Rules Changes

LEGAL UNIFORM�4-2-3 NOTE (NEW), 7-1-1 NOTE

• A player may change uniform numbers without penalty when a uniform is damaged, in addition to when a uniform has blood on it.

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FIRST REFEREE RESPONSIBILITIES�5-4-3c(1)

• All players on the roster, not just starting players, may stand on their respective end lines prior to the first set.

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LINE JUDGE RESPONSIBILITIES�5-9-2b NOTE (NEW), STATE ASSOCIATION ADOPTION CHART

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• Line judges will switch sides of the court between sets when, by state association adoption, teams remain on the same benches throughout the match.

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Rule Change

INJURY�11-4-1b

• Teams may substitute during an injury time-out for the libero replacement if the libero is injured or ill.
• In the PlayPic, the libero in yellow is injured and cannot continue.
• The libero replacement, No. 8, must enter as the replacement.
• Next, the head coach may request a substitution (No. 7 for No. 8).
• Teams no longer must wait until the next completed rally to make the substitution.
• No other substitutions may take place at this time as play resumes with a replay.

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Rule Change

2024-25 NFHS VOLLEYBALL

Editorial Changes

SUGGESTED PREMATCH PROTOCOLS

• Suggested Prematch Protocols:
• The competition court should be set up and available at least one hour before the first scheduled match.
• A timed warm-up period for each team should be predetermined. The timed warm-up period will vary depending on facility and format of matches.
• During shared warm-up, players may not intentionally or cause balls to intentionally enter the opponent’s court.
• When one team has exclusive use of the court, the other team should be at its bench or off the playable area. Teams can utilize an auxiliary gym or the area behind the team bench if adequate space is available.
• Announcements – teams on their endlines for player introductions, national anthem, shaking hands, etc.

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Editorial Change

�PLAYER ACTIONS�9-5-1a(2), 9-5-1a(4), 9-5-1b(4), 9-5-6b�

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• The term “overhead” has been changed to “overhand” throughout Rule 9, Section 5 – Player Actions to align with other volleyball rules codes’ descriptions that focus on hand placement.

Editorial Change

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIBERO TRACKER

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• It is no longer acceptable to cross off the libero or the replacement player’s number on the tracking sheet when there is a libero replacement.
• The libero tracker will only cross off the number of the replacement when a substitute enters the set.
• This helps keep the tracking sheet legible and avoids confusion when trying to count the number of substitutions a team has used in a set.

Editorial Change

EDITORIAL CHANGES

• 4-1-7a,b

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• 5-4-3c(3 thru 24)

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• 12 NOTES 1

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a. A medical-alert shall be taped to the body and the alert may be visible.

b. Religious medals or other religious items shall be taped to the body and worn under the uniform. 

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New 6. Mirror the second referee's signal for time-out and substitution. 

(Reorganized items 3-24)

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No participant, team personnel, coach or contest official shall use any form of alcohol or tobacco, or be under the influence of (i.e., impaired by) a controlled or illicit substance(s), beginning with arrival at the competition site until departure following the completion of the match.

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Editorial Change

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Other Changes

OFFICIALS MANUAL – INTRODUCTIONS AND NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTOCOL

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• At the end of the timed warm-up, the first referee and the LJ1 will walk across the court while the second referee and LJ2 will remain tableside for introductions and the national anthem.

Manual Change

2024-25 NFHS VOLLEYBALL

Points of Emphasis

BALL HANDLING

• The goal for players is to master ball control; for officials, it is a goal to maintain a consistent level of ball handling from set to set and from match to match.
• Coaches play a role in the consistency equation with their methods of training, the expectations placed on their players, and the desired level of allowance by the officials.
• The goal when officiating ball handling is to increase the continuation of play when judging second ball contacts that are directed to a teammate.

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BALL HANDLING

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• A player in good position must play the ball without discernible double contact.
• Less severe judgment is applied to a contact by a player who makes a challenging or spectacular play while maintaining a legal play.
• Mishandled balls resulting in a blatant fault should still be called, regardless of the challenging or spectacular nature of the play.
• Multiple contacts on a third ball must be whistled.

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Points of Emphasis

BALL HANDLING

• Prolonged Contact
• The rule states that the ball is not allowed to come to rest or involve prolonged contact.
• The fact that the contact is an underhand action or done with an open hand is not an automatic call.
• Players can legally take a stab at the ball to keep the ball alive as they pursue an errant contact from their teammate.
• A whistle should accompany prolonged contact.

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Points of Emphasis

BALL HANDLING

• Power Tip and Setter Dump
• Players are utilizing the setter dump effectively, while attackers are tipping the ball deeper into their opponent’s court and tipping with more power.
• Officials must determine where the ball contact was initiated in relation to the body and judge how long the player continued the action while in contact with the ball.

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Points of Emphasis

SCORING BEST PRACTICES

The scoring crew is an integral part of the officiating team. The scorer must:

• Arrive no later than 20 minutes before match time.
• Complete the match information in the scorebook/scoresheet or an electronic scoring device.
• Accept the team rosters and lineups and record the lineups.
• Secure each team’s lineup by placing them upside down on the table.
• Collaborate with the R2 to ensure each team’s lineup is correct on the R2’s lineup card and verify teams are in correct starting positions on the court prior to each set.
• Establish a routine with the assistant scorer for handling substitutions and libero replacements.
• Ensure readiness to the R2 after each substitution.
• Use contrasting colors to indicate full rounds of service.
• Notify the R2 if there are any scoring issues.
• Communicate with the R2 during time-outs and between sets.

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Points of Emphasis

HOST MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES

The designated administrator on site should introduce themselves to the officials upon arrival at the facility and show them to their locker rooms. Officials and coaches should be able to quickly identify host management should any issues arise. Host management should:

• Ensure the facility is set up properly one hour before the match.
• Ensure the net system is at the correct height and is padded.
• Ensure the referee stand is secure and padded.
• Assist in ensuring teams from both sides do not encircle the entire court.
• Be available throughout the match.
• Post signage for home/visitor and/or student section. Allow fans to stand, but not on the playing surface.
• Ensure that any unsporting conduct by spectators is not tolerated. It needs to be immediately addressed.
• Collaborate with officials to suspend play for fan issues, if necessary.

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