Rules Changes - Mississippi High School Activities Association

National Federation of State

High School Associations

2013-14 Volleyball

Rules Changes

Major Editorial Changes

Points of Emphasis

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Rules Changes


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Equipment and Accessories

Rule 4-1-4

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LEGAL ILLEGAL

• Equipment or accessories shall not provide a competitive advantage or present safety concern

• A towel tucked in the waistband is not automatically illegal if it poses no risk, such as frequently falling out

• It is illegal to use electronic devices during play to directly communicate with a player(s) on the court

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Electronic Devices

Rules 9-2-1, 4-1 Note 2

Although an electronic communication device is prohibited for a player on the court, this rule would not prohibit the use of a hearing aid under Rule

4-1 Note 2

NOTE: Each state association, in keeping with applicable laws, may authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs, as well as those individuals with unique and extenuating circumstances. The accommodations should not fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage.


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Line Judges

Rule 5-1-1, NOTE

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All line judges shall be provided by the host school

• State association policy may determine otherwise

B. All authorized officials shall be secured and trained in advance of the match by the host school

• Timer, scorer, libero tracker and line judges


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Signal Sequence

Rule 5-2-1

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NEW SEQUENCE OLD SEQUENCE

• Following the whistle to signal the end of the rally by the first referee, he/she shall indicate the result of the rally (point or replay), followed by the nature of the fault

• The second referee mirrors the first referee ’ s signals, except for a net serve


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Signal Sequence

Rule 5-2-1b

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If a fault is whistled by the second referee, he/she moves to the side of net of team in violation, indicates the nature of the fault and the player at fault, if necessary. The first referee, if in agreement, will indicate the result of the play

(point or replay), followed by the nature of the fault and the player at fault, if necessary. The second referee will mirror the first referee for result of play.


Signal Sequence

Rule 5-2-2

• When a double fault occurs, either referee indicates the nature of the fault and, if necessary, the players at fault

• First referee then indicates the result of the play (9-7-2, Penalty 2), which is mirrored by the second referee


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Court Protocol

Rules 5-4-4b, e and 9-2-3

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With the score confirmed as the set/match point, teams no longer need to be directed to their end lines, but will change courts or go to their appropriate benches as directed by the first referee. Time delay is eliminated.


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Deciding Set Coin Toss

Rule 5-4-4d

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• There is a new protocol, whistle sequence and use of signals between first and second referees to call for captains for a deciding set coin toss

• First referee whistles, signals end-of-set and directs teams to their benches

• Second referee double whistles and raises coin in the air to signal captains to officials ’ table for coin toss

• Second referee communicates result of the toss, then signals indicating team placement on courts for final set

• First referee signals team placement for final set


Second Referee Responsibilities

Rule 5-5-3b(18)

• Following each set, the second referee initials the scoresheet to verify the score

• He/She now initials at the end of the match to verify the match results


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Electronic Devices

Rules 9-2-1, 11-3-2

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• Electronic communication devices may be used during a match with some restrictions:

• May not interfere with play as determined by first referee

• May not be used to review referee ’ s decision

• May not be used in restricted area determined by host management

• State association may have policies in place to address the

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Time-out for Injury

Rule 11-4-2

The first referee may, if a player is unable to play after official ’ s time-out for injury/illness, call an additional, special time-out for the injury/illness of up to three minutes for the injured/ill player to return to the set only after there are no remaining time-outs and the team has no legal or exceptional substitute(s).





Editorial Changes


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Out of Bounds

Rules 2-3-1a, b

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• The rules were revised to clarify when a ball is out of bounds:

A. A ball is out of bounds if it contacts a curtain serving as a wall

B. If no part of the ball contacts the court ’ s boundary line , it is out of bounds

• The shadow of the ball has no bearing on whether the ball is in or out of bounds © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013

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Game Equipment

Rule 3-1-1 Note 1

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LEGAL ON NET SLEEVE ILLEGAL ON SIDE TAPE

• Only the top of the net tape may have the school name, insignia, school mascot and/or advertising

• No markings are permitted on a side tape


Legal Uniform

Rule 4-2-1

• Rule on legal uniform is reorganized to provide clarity of what constitutes a legal uniform

• Specifically addresses the wearing of:

• Spandex-style uniform bottoms

• Visible undergarments worn beneath uniform bottom


First Referee Responsibilities

Rule 5-4-3 (13), (16) and (20)

• States responsibilities of the first referee within the rule, which previously were assumed to be understood

• 5-4-3(13) – Determine number of hits by a player and team

• 5-4-3(16) – Grant time-outs, substitutions and requests for serving order

• 5-4-3(20) – Notify (or request the second referee to notify) the appropriate coach of reason for any disqualification


Second Referee Responsibilities

Rule 5-5-3a

• The second referee shall assist the first referee by ruling upon situations which are clearly out of the first referee ’ s view

• If assistance is provided, it should be done with a visual, informal signal

• The referees should discuss in their own prematch conference, along with other necessary communication during the match


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Libero Tracker

Rule 5-7-3b

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• At the beginning of a time-out, the libero tracker shall report the status of each team ’ s libero to the second referee


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Timer Responsibilities

Rule 5-8-3b

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• In coordination with the second referee, the official timer shall time 30 seconds for the time-out for an injury/illness and, at the end of 30 seconds, notify the second referee, but no longer by using an audio signal device


Line Judge Responsibilities

Rule 5-9-4 Note 2

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• In 2014, flags shall be used by line judges, unless determined by the state association to use hand signals

• Flags may be used now by state association policy


Replay

Rule 9-8-1f(2)

• A replay may be declared when a player ’ s legitimate effort to legally play the ball, in the judgment of the referee, is affected by a wall, curtain serving as a wall , floor obstacle or nonplayable area within 6 feet of the court


Time-outs

Rule 11-2-3 Note

Electronic Media Time-outs

• State association may:

• Determine number of electronic media time-outs

• Determine length and protocol

• Reduce number of charged time-outs when there are scheduled media time-outs


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Time-outs

Rule 11-4-1

• Either referee may interrupt play with an official ’ s time-out for an injury to a player or illness


Other Editorial Changes

10-4-5a …libero will be allowed to serve in one position in the service order

12-2 Procedure for Unsporting

Conduct

1.b. Indicate to the second referee…

Scoresheet Key ES = exceptional substitution

E# = uniform/equipment violation

RL = re-designated libero


Other Editorial Changes

Instructions for

Libero Tracker e. At the beginning of a timeout, report the status of each team’s libero to the second referee

Terms in Rules

Book/Case

Book/Officials’

Manual officials’ table score table audio signal horn or buzzer whistle(s) blow whistle





Points of Emphasis


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Expectations of Properly

Trained Assistant Officials

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It is important that the host school secure and train all assistant officials in advance of the match. The match referees only assist in reviewing responsibilities with assistant officials. It is an expectation by referees and participating teams that all assistant officials are prepared and competent in their duties.


Legal and Properly-Worn Player

Uniforms, Equipment, Accessories

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LEGAL ILLEGAL


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Mastering

Officials ’ Mechanics

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Mastering Officials ’ Mechanics

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#8 Illegal

Attack

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#10 Ball

Touched

#12 Double

Hit

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#14 Out-of-

Bounds/Antenna

Violation

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• Several officials ’ signals are executed in two parts

• The referee should be precise with the entire signal

• Each signal should be held for visibility


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Mastering Officials ’ Mechanics

#15 Begin Serve

#17

Authorization to Enter

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#19 Replay/

Re-serve

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#21 Time-Out

Team/Officials ’

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• It is important each signal is precise, not rushed and held long enough that each signal, such as result of play followed by the nature of the fault, is easily observed as separate actions by the official © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013

Line Judges Use of Flags

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• It is the expectation that line judges shall use proper mechanics when using flags


Preventative Officiating – Lineups

Officials ’ Manual C-1(c)

Prematch preventative officiating includes the referee:

Reminding coaches of their responsibility to turn in accurate rosters and lineups (listing the serve order beginning with the first server) by the required deadlines

Reminding coaches the lineups shall not be made

available to anyone except the official scorer and official libero tracker until they have been recorded on the scoresheet and deadline for submission has passed


Starting the Match

Officials ’ Manual D-3

Second referee:

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Moves to sideline beside court and uses the lineup card to verify players are in their proper positions on the court

• Checks receiving team ’ s lineup first

• Signals the libero (if used) to enter court

• Indicates the floor captain to first referee using an open hand to designate player

• Captain shall respond by raising his/her arm toward the first referee

• Follows this same procedure for the serving team


Responsibilities During the Match

Officials ’ Manual E

Time-out – Second Referee

• Recognizes request with two short whistles, displays signal #21 at shoulder height and indicates the number of time-outs each team has used

• Reminds timer to start the clock for one minute

• Checks with scorer to make sure the time-out is properly recorded on the scoresheet

• Checks scoresheet for individual and/or team scoring discrepancies and makes sure scoresheet and scoreboard match

• Checks with the libero tracker to confirm status of liberos


Responsibilities During the Match

Officials ’ Manual E

Time-out – Second Referee

• Ensures timer sounds audio signal at 45 seconds

• Ends time-out with two short whistles while on receiving team ’ s side of net

• If audio signal sounds, the second referee does not whistle

• Clearly signals, with hands above head, the number of time-outs each team has used to the first referee

• First referee repeats this information

• Scans both benches and gives ready to play signal to the first referee


Mastering Officials ’ Procedures and Protocols

• Equally important is the mastery of various procedures and protocols, such as:

• Substitution procedure

• Second referee scanning the court and team benches before signaling ready to play to the first referee

There are several changes this year in the mechanics, sequence of hand signals and signal number changes regarding substitutions. Contest officials must master these in order to be a positive factor in the match.


2016 Solid-Colored Uniform

Reminders

• Required by July 1, 2016

• Either the libero and/or his/her teammates shall wear a solid-colored uniform top

• Regarding the solid-colored top :

• The solid-colored uniform top shall clearly contrast from the predominant color(s) of the teammates uniform top

• Predominant color(s) is the color(s) appearing on approximately half of the uniform

• Sleeves shall be the same color as the body of the uniform top

• Piping/trim not exceeding 1 inch in total at its widest point may be placed along the seams and may be a different color(s) than the uniform top

• Lettering and collars may be different color(s) than the uniform top

• Numbers shall be a contrasting color to the uniform top and meet all other specifications in Rule 4-2-4 © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013

Solid-Colored Uniform Reminders

• Piping/trim may only be placed along a functional seam

(serves to hold materials together)

• When a uniform top is using sublimation, the restriction of where trim may appear is still based upon a functional seam

Collar/neckline may be different colors

Piping/trim on seams – no wider 1 ”

Piping/trim on seams – no wider 1 ”

Piping/trim on seams

– no wider 1 ”

Front

Sleeves same color as body

Back Side


Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance

• Designs shall not be placed on the solid-colored top, except as allowed with legal trim

Designs shall not be placed on the solidcolored uniform top

May be placed on uniform top:

•School name

•Team name

•Player name

•Mascot

Illegal for

Solid-Colored

Uniform Top

Legal for

Solid-Colored

Uniform Top



Seam

Non-compliant

Side trim different color and too wide

Trim too wide

3 ”

Accent on seam and no wider than 1 ”

• Trim is limited to a 1-inch maximum width

• If the trim is a different color , it must be measured at its widest point to determine compliance

• An accent piece is also considered trim and shall not exceed

1-inch in width

• Accent may only be placed along a functional seam or an actual piece of material sewn into the jersey



• Sleeves on solidcolored jersey shall be the same color as body of uniform sleeve

• Cap-style sleeves shall meet this requirement if being considered as solidcolored uniform

Non-compliant

Sleeves different color from body


How to Measure Accent on Sleeves

Trim on seam no wider than

1 inch

Measure widest point of accent

– must be 1 inch or less in width

Cuff that goes around sleeve is considered separate from accent and not included in measurement for accent


Solid-Colored Uniform Jersey

Background Sublimation

• The integrity of the solid color is disrupted by the change in color for the mascot in this example

• Using a change in shades of the uniform color is not in compliance with “ a solid color ”


Solid-Colored Uniform Jersey

Rule 4-2-4

Non-compliant

• The inclusion of the school name or mascot is permitted to be placed on the uniform jersey

• However, it shall not be done in a manner to destroy integrity of the solid-colored jersey or the sleeves being the same color as the body of the jersey

• Both of these jerseys have sleeves that are no longer solid-colored, due to the lettering and mascot


Will these qualify as solid-colored jerseys?

• Sublimation vs. seams

• If all trim is on functioning seams, these could be in compliance

• If all trim is by sublimation and NOT on functioning seams, this would not be in compliance


Which are in compliance with solid-colored jersey requirements?

No Yes Yes

No Yes Yes No


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