Rules & Regulations
Playing Format
Captains, please fill out online score sheets promptly after each set.
3 sets are played to 25, with a cap of 28. The 3rd set may be shortened to 15 with a cap of 17 if running short on time.
Rally for first serve of first set. The team that lost the previous set serves first sets 2 and 3.
Rotation occurs after 5 consecutive successful serves.
Playing Actions
For a full overview of playing actions including faults, please check the FIVB Official Volleyball Rules Handbook, Chapter 4 (pages 27-35).
Men may not spike in front of the attack line (for clarification, men must be behind the attack line when hitting). Spiking is considered hitting the ball forcefully downward.
Players are not permitted to forcefully kick the ball.
Jump serves are not permitted.
Players on the opposite team may not reach over the net when the opponent is approaching the ball.