Time Constraint for Submitting Official Protests
Rule 6.2.2.1
The captain must exercise his/her right to submit an official
protest prior to the next service during play, within sixty (60) seconds
of the official end of the game, or before the referees leave the playing
area at the end of a match. [See also Rule 26.2.3]
[Rule text]
6.2.2.1
…the captain may speak to the Referees to:
Ask for an explanation of the application or interpretation of the
Rules and also to submit to the appropriate referee any requests or questions
of teammates. If the explanation is not satisfactory, s/he must notify
the first referee, prior to the next service following the play disputed
play, the right to record this disagreement on the scoresheet as an official
protest. If the disagreement with the Referee’s explanation involves the
last point of the game, the official protest must be recorded within the
first 60 seconds of the timed interval between games. If the final point
of the match is disputed, the protest must be recorded before the referees
leave the playing area.
Playoff Game Format
Rule 7.1.1 Commentary – Playoff game
Rule 7.1.1 Commentary clarifies that a playoff game may be
played to either 15 or 25 points as specified in the guidelines of the
tournament.
[Commentary text]
7.1.1
A playoff game is considered a match and only one game will
be played. The match is won by the team that scores either 15 or 25 points
(as specified in the tournament guidelines) with a two point advantage.
Teams change sides when one team has scored eight (8) or 13 points
respectively.
Release Teams to Benches Prior to Deciding Game Coin Toss
Rule 8.1.2
The First Referee will release the teams to their respective
benches prior to the coin toss for the deciding game.
[Rule text]
8.1.2
If a deciding game is necessary, the First Referee will release the
teams to their benches and then conduct, or designate the Second Referee
to conduct another coin toss [Rule 8.1.1].
Recording Libero's Number for Each Game
Rule 9.1.1
A Libero’s number may be recorded on the line-up sheet for
each game. Failure to list the Libero’s number on the line-up sheet for
a game precludes the use of a Libero for that game.
[Rule text]
9.1.1
A team may list one (1) specialized defensive player, “Libero”, on
the line-up sheet for each game, along with the numbers of the six starting
regular players. If a Libero is not designated on the line-up sheet for
a game, the team may not use a Libero in that game. [Rules 11.2.1 and 11.3]
Playing a Ball Near Adjacent Courts
Rule 16.1.3
Commentary: Adjacent court(s)
The language “…or cross the extension of the sideline…” was deleted.
[Rule text]
When competition is scheduled, or is occurring on an adjacent court(s),
it is a fault for a player to enter the adjacent court(s) to play a ball
or after playing a ball. The free zone, including the service zone,
on an adjacent court is a playable area.
Libero Uniform in Contrast to Team
Rule 11.3.2.1
Delete “…(or with a different design).”
[Rule text]
11.3.2.1
The Libero must wear a different color uniform, shirt or jacket
in contrast to the other members of the team.
Team on Court During Time-Out
Rule 20.5.2
Teams are allowed to remain on the court during a time-out.
Referees may direct teams to move to the free zone near their team bench
for administrative purposes.
[Rule text]
20.5.2
During a time-out, the players may remain on the court or go to the
free zone near their team bench. Any member of the team listed on the team
roster may participate in the time-out. Coaches may not enter the court.
Referees may direct teams to move to the free zone near their team bench
for administrative purposes. Teams may return to the court when permitted
by the referees.
Teams Change Sides Without Going to End Line
Rule 23.2.1
Teams are no longer required to go to the end line before changing
playing areas and benches.
[Rule text]
23.2.1
After each game of a match, except when a deciding game is required,
the teams will immediately change playing areas and benches. The players
move to their right until they reach their new bench area with the team
on the left passing the first referee and then proceeding directly to the
bench. [Signal #29]. [Rule 8.1.2]
23.2.2
In the deciding game, when either team reaches eight (8) points, both
teams change playing courts without delay [Signal 29], and the player positions
remain the same. If the change is not made at the proper time, it will
take place as soon as the error is noticed. The score at the time the change
is made remains the same.
Team Captain Right to Disagree
Rule 26.2.3 [See Rule 6.2.2.1]
[Rule text]
26.2.3
…. The captain must indicate disagreement with the explanation and
reserve the right to submit an official protest about the incident prior
to the next service after the disputed play. The first referee must
honor this request [6.2.2.1, 6.2.3, 6.2.5 Commentary]. If the disagreement
with the Referee’s explanation involves the last point of the game, the
official protest must be recorded within the first 60 seconds of the timed
interval between games. If the final point of the match is disputed, the
protest must be recorded before the referees leave the playing area.
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