VOLLEYBALL RULES CLINIC 2017-18

NFHS VOLLEYBALL RULES

The WIAA member schools follow NFHS rules for Volleyball. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS volleyball rules should contact:

CINDY ADSIT WIAA Volleyball Rules Interpreter (425) 282-5232 | cadsit@wiaa.com

RULES CLINIC PROCEDURE

The 2017-18 Volleyball Rules Clinic is comprised of five (5) lessons:

1. Introduction 2. NFHS Volleyball Rules Changes 3. NFHS Editorial changes 4. NFHS Volleyball Points of Emphasis 5. WIAA Volleyball Rules and Procedures

At the end of select lessons you will need to successfully complete the LESSON QUIZ before you can continue to the next lesson. At the end of the clinic you will need to successfully complete the FINAL EXAM to finish the clinic. After you have passed the FINAL EXAM you will be able to print a certification document for this clinic. Please keep a copy for yourself and give one to your Athletic Director.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Review the VOLLEYBALL section in the 2017-18 WIAA Handbook:

• Go to wiaa.com/handbook • Click on “Sport/Activity Specific Rules & Regulations” • Scroll to Article 43.0.0

• Review the 2017-18 Volleyball Bound for State Regulations:

• Go to wiaa.com/volleyball • Click on “Bound for State Regulations” on the left menu

CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

The concussion protocol applies for contests of all levels, middle school, high school, varsity and sub-varsity in which WOA (Washington Officials Association) registered officials are being used. At the pre-CONTEST conference between the coach and officials, the official will ask the coach if he/she has a licensed health care provider that is authorized to evaluate possible concussions on site. If the answer is yes, the coach must then introduce the official to that health care provider.

If the team does have an approved health care provider with them (on the sideline or courtside) and the official removes an athlete from play for possible concussion signs or symptoms, that athlete could return to play provided they are cleared by the pre-determined health care provider. If the team does not have an approved health care provider with them (on the sideline or courtside) and the official removes an athlete from play for possible concussion signs or symptoms, that athlete will not be allowed to return to play during that contest.

NFHS RULE CHANGES 2017-18 Volleyball Rules Clinic

Rule Change TIME-OUTS, TIME BETWEEN SETS RULES 5-5-3b(12), 5-8-3a, 5-5-3b(14)

The second referee whistles a warning at 45 seconds. The audio signal (horn) officially ends the time-out. The second referee directs to the timer to sound the horn at 60 seconds, and signals the number of time-outs used by both teams to the first referee.

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Rule Change TIME-OUTS, TIME BETWEEN SETS RULES 5-5-3b(12), 5-5-3b(19) 5-8-3a, 5-8-3c To end the timed interval between sets or intermission, the second referee and timer shall use similar mechanics as ending a time-out

The R2 sounds warning whistle at two minutes, 45 seconds (4:45 intermission) to alert teams to return to court

At the end of three minutes (5 intermission) the timer shall sound the audio signal (horn) to officially end the interval, unless both teams are on the court

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Rule Change

TIME-OUTS RULE 5-4-3c(17)

The first referee shall whistle to sound a warning at 45 seconds into the time-out, if the second referee is still checking the scoresheet and not available to whistle the warning

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Rule Change

REPLAY RULE 9-8-2

A replay is the re-creation of the same play with the same personnel

A replay is considered part of a single play action and administered in the same way as a re-serve

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Rule Change

REPLAY RULE 9-8-2

Once a replay is signaled by the first referee, no requests for a time-out, service order check, lineup check, substitution, libero replacement, etc., may be recognized until after the replay

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Rule Change UNNECESSARY DELAY OFFICIALS SIGNAL NO. 20

Previous officials signal #20 is deleted and signals renumbered. For an illegal substitution, only use the unnecessary delay signal. There is no need for two signals for the same violation of unnecessary delay. The illegal substitution can be verbalized to the coach.

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NFHS EDITORIAL CHANGES 2017-18 Volleyball Rules Clinic

Editorial Change COURT MARKINGS - ATTACK LINE RULE 2-1-5

The attack line shall be solid and of one clearly visible color regardless of whether or not there is a logo on the court. This ensures visibility to determine legal player action.

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Editorial Change

COURTS AND MARKINGS RULE 2-1-2

The boundary lines of the court are strongly recommended to be one clearly visible color contrasting to the color of the floor. A shadow-bordered line may be used for only the center line.

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Editorial Change EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES RULES 4-1 PENALTY 3, 4-2 PENALTY 2

A player discovered in the set in violation results in unnecessary delay being assessed. The player in violation must be removed from the set until the equipment is replaced or immediately made legal. If a team has a time-out remaining, it may be taken and the player may correct the problem and remain in the set. Same is followed for uniform.

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Editorial Change

HAND SIGNALS RULE 5-2-1b

The words “for the net fault” have been added.

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Editorial Change

SUBSTITUTES RULE 10-3-3

The word “replaced” has been changed to “substituted” to remain consistent with the substitute terminology

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Editorial Change TIME-OUTS AND INTERMISSION RULE 11-2 PENALTIES 2

The word “charged” has been changed to “assessed” to remain consistent with the proper sport terminology

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NFHS POINTS OF EMPHASIS 2017-18 Volleyball Rules Clinic

Points of Emphasis

CONDUCT AND PRIVILEGES OF ASSISTANT COACHES

Assistant coach has fewer privileges than the head coach

Stand during dead ball and ask second referee: • Number of time-outs used • Request serving order of his/her team • Request to verify proper server for opponent

May stand at bench • To greet a replaced player • Confer with players during time-outs • Spontaneously react to an outstanding play by his/her own team • Attend to injured player with permission of referee

Points of Emphasis

CONDUCT AND PRIVILEGES OF ASSISTANT COACHES

Assistant coach shall not stand in bench area during play

Inappropriate to try to engage second referee in discussions regarding a ruling

Assistant coach who lingers by continuing to stand once play has resumed may result in card

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Points of Emphasis

CONDUCT AND PRIVILEGES OF ASSISTANT COACHES

Second referee sets the boundaries for assistant coach(es) based on the rules from onset of beginning of the match

Preventative officiating allows the second referee to professionally address assistant coach • Guides assistant coach to follow the spirit of the rules • Avoids rushing to a penalty and maintains order in match

Assistant coach exceeding the boundaries of these rules places himself/herself in a position of possible penalty and detracts from the players and contest itself

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Points of Emphasis

SECOND REFEREE’S RESPONSIBILITIES ON A THIRD TIME-OUT REQUEST

Rule 5-5-3b(11) states second referee has responsibility to grant time-outs

Rules 11-2-3 provides each team has only two time-outs per set

If third time-out is requested by coach • R2, using preventative officiating, lets coach know

he/she has no time-outs remaining • Gentle shake of the head or quick question, “Coach, do

you want to request a third time-out?”

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Points of Emphasis

SECOND REFEREE’S RESPONSIBILITIES ON A THIRD TIME-OUT REQUEST

Coach persists in request. The R2 recognizes and assesses an unnecessary delay. • No time-out is granted and play shall resume

immediately, 11-2-3 Penalty 2

Coach attempting to use a third time-out and unnecessary delay to break momentum of the opposing team is violating the spirit of the rule. A coach is expected to utilize his/her own bench personnel to keep informed on number of time-outs used.

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Points of Emphasis

LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

Rules require authorization from the state association for • Any special accommodation for an individual player • Memorial patch on the uniform • Any other special circumstances not covered by the rules

Responsibility of coach and school to contact state association to seek authorization • Follow procedure for your state • Secure authorization prior to season competition • Provide appropriate support material

It is NOT responsibility of official to seek authorization

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Points of Emphasis

OFFICIALS SIGNALS NO. 3

A tossed ball that contacts a backboard or its supports hanging in a vertical position over the serving area” has been added for usage of signal

Signal No. 3

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Points of Emphasis

BALL IN OR OUT RULE 9-8-1i

Ball is out of bounds if it contacts the vertical pole attached to the net in a ceiling-suspended system

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Points of Emphasis

REPLAY RULE 9-8-1i

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Ball striking a pole

used to retract a

suspended net

system, may result in

a replay at the R1’s

discretion

WIAA RULES & PROCEDURES 2017-18 Volleyball Rules Clinic

VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES

The 2017-18 school year will be a study year for the potential implementation of the Rated Percentage Index (RPI) during a subsequent school year. In order for the RPI Committee to have accurate data to evaluate, it is IMPERATIVE that all schools enter their varsity team schedules prior to the start of the season and update match scores on MaxPreps on a weekly basis.

VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES

• All 2/3, 3/5, and 5/5 regular and postseason matches must be included in the match reporting.

• Example: 3-1 (3 sets won, 1 set lost)

• Each 2/3, 3/5 or 5/5 match played during an invitational tournament must be included in the match reporting.

• Any two-set matches played during an invitational tournament would NOT included in the match reporting.

VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES

Any school that plays an out-of-state school is responsible for entering that school’s schedule and updating that school’s match results on a weekly basis.

VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES

MaxPreps provides all member schools with a FREE platform and streamlined process through its website and mobile app (iOS and Android) to meet these requirements. All information is automatically shared to the WIAA to efficiently manage RPI rankings, statewide regular season standings, and important information for State Championship media publications. This information includes team rosters and photos which coaches and athletic administrators are encouraged to enter as soon as they are available.

VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES

New to MaxPreps? Visit MaxPreps.com and click on the “Sign Up (FREE)” button in the upper right hand corner. Click on “As a Coach or AD.” Follow the instructions to select your school and create your account.

VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULES AND SCORES

Download the MPCoach App - The Fastest Way to Enter Scores After the Game Use the free MPCoach app to update your schedule, roster and scores on the fly with this free app! It is the easiest way to get your scores posted quickly. It is available for iOS and Android devices.

WIAA VOLLEYBALL FORMS

The WIAA score sheet, lineup sheet and libero tracking sheet are on the volleyball page on the WIAA Website at www.wiaa.com/volleyball.

WIAA POINTS OF EMPHASIS

The home scorebook is the official book and the host school is responsible for providing a trained scorekeeper. Electronic scorebooks may be used but are NOT the official record.

A comprehensive training power point presentation on scorekeeping and libero tracking has been developed by Pete Bell and Bob Francis. The WIAA and WOA staff recommend that all coaches and athletic directors require their scorekeepers and libero trackers to watch the DVD and complete the practical worksheet that is included in order for all matches to run more smoothly. The WIAA Scorekeeping Training PowerPoint and Libero Tracking are available at www.wiaa.com/volleyball.

GAME BALL SELECTION

• Schools have the option to use white or multi-colored balls during the regular season. Coaches must determine in the pre-match conference which ball will be used. If opposing coaches agree to play with a multi-colored ball, the designated home team colored ball will be used. If the coaches do not agree, then an all white ball will be used.

• Spalding blue/gray/white balls will be provided during the state tournaments.

POSTSEASON WARMUP TIMES

Required warmup times for all postseason matches: Warm-up time for the first round on any given day will be a total of 20 minutes, with 10 minutes per team. The home team (home team is the bottom team on the bracket) will have the first 10 minutes. Warm-up time for all subsequent rounds on that same day will be 14 minutes, with 7 minutes per team. The home team will have the first 7 minutes. REMINDER: Ball shaggers must be wearing appropriate footwear and not using/listening to electronic devices during warmups.

NFHS RULE 5-SECTION 9-ARTICLE 4

Although preferred, line judges are not required to use the red flags in Washington.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

• Each school may sponsor a “Dig for the Cure” or “Dig Pink” volleyball match to raise awareness and/or funds for breast cancer research. No special permission is required to use a pink or pink and white ball and for teams to wear pink uniforms, t-shirts, shoe laces, etc., but NFHS uniform specifications must be met regarding numbers.

• The home school must notify both the visiting school and the officials assigner prior to this special match.

2017 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

• First Practice: August 21

• Minimum Practice Days: 10

• 50% Rule Date: September 25

• Maximum Number of Contests (Regular Season): 16 + Jamboree

• Season End: November 11

PLAN TO QUALIFY FOR STATE

• Work with your athletic director to make sure your team’s photo and roster are submitted through MAXPREPS.

• Photos and rosters can be entered any time, but NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017.

2017 STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

• November 9-10, 2017

• 1B, 2B | Yakima Valley SunDome | Yakima

• November 10-11, 2017

• 1A | Yakima Valley SunDome | Yakima

• 2A | St. Martin’s University | Lacey

• 3A, 4A | Toyota Center | Kennewick

SERVING AREA AT STATE

• In the Yakima Valley SunDome and the Toyota Center, a maximum of ten (10) feet will be available for serving.

• Please prepare your team to serve within the

designated serving area.

THANK YOU

THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE RULES CLINIC. YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM AFTER VIEWING THIS SLIDE. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE FOR THIS CLINIC, YOU MUST PASS THE FINAL EXAM WITH 100% ACCURACY. IF THE FINAL EXAM DOES NOT APPEAR AFTER THIS SLIDE PLEASE USE THE COURSE MAP IN THE LEFT HAND MENU TO DETERMINE WHICH SLIDES ARE NOT COMPLETED. ALL TOPIC SLIDES, IN ALL SECTIONS, MUST BE VIEWED BEFORE THE FINAL EXAM WILL APPEAR.