Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations Volleyball Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations Rules Changes

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Equipment and Accessories Rule 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 LEGALILLEGAL PlayPi c ®

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Electronic Devices Rules 9-2-1, 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. 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

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Line Judges Rule 5-1-1, NOTE A. 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 PlayPic ® A B

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Signal Sequence Rule 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 NEW SEQUENCEOLD SEQUENCE PlayPi c ®

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Signal Sequence Rule 5-2-1b 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. PlayPi c ®

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Signal Sequence Rule 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

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Court Protocol Rules 5-4-4b, e and 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. PlayPi c ®

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Deciding Set Coin Toss Rule 5-4-4d 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 PlayPi c ®

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE 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

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Electronic Devices Rules 9-2-1, 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 use of electronic devices LEGALILLEGAL PlayPi c ®

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Time-out for Injury Rule PlayPi c ® 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).

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations Volleyball Editorial Changes

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Out of Bounds Rules 2-3-1a, b 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 PlayPi c ® B A

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Game Equipment Rule Note 1 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 PlayPi c ® LEGAL ON NET SLEEVEILLEGAL ON SIDE TAPE

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Legal Uniform Rule 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

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC First Referee Responsibilities Rule (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

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Libero Tracker Rule 5-7-3b At the beginning of a time-out, the libero tracker shall report the status of each team’s libero to the second referee PlayPi c ®

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Timer Responsibilities Rule 5-8-3b 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 PlayPi c ®

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Line Judge Responsibilities Rule Note 2 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 PlayPi c ®

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Time-outs Rule 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

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Time-outs Rule Either referee may interrupt play with an official’s time-out for an injury to a player or illness PlayPi c ®

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Other Editorial Changes a…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 KeyES = exceptional substitution E# = uniform/equipment violation RL = re-designated libero

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Other Editorial Changes Instructions for Libero Tracker e. At the beginning of a time- out, 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

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POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Expectations of Properly Trained Assistant Officials 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. PlayPi c ®

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Legal and Properly-Worn Player Uniforms, Equipment, Accessories LEGALILLEGAL PlayPi c ®

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Mastering Officials’ Mechanics PlayPi c ®

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Mastering Officials’ Mechanics Several officials’ signals are executed in two parts The referee should be precise with the entire signal Each signal should be held for visibility PlayPi c ® #8 Illegal Attack #10 Ball Touched #12 Double Hit #9 Illegal Block/Screening

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Mastering Officials’ Mechanics 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 PlayPi c ® #15 Begin Serve #17 Authorization to Enter #19 Replay/ Re-serve #21 Time-Out Team/Officials’

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Line Judges Use of Flags It is the expectation that line judges shall use proper mechanics when using flags PlayPi c ®

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Starting the Match Officials’ Manual D-3 Second referee: 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

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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.

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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 Front Back Side Piping/trim on seams – no wider 1” Piping/trim on seams – no wider 1” Collar/neckline may be different colors Sleeves same color as body

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance Designs shall not be placed on the solid-colored top, except as allowed with legal trim Illegal for Solid-Colored Uniform Top School name Team name Player name Mascot Legal for Solid-Colored Uniform Top

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance 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 Non-compliant Side trim different color and too wide Trim too wide 3” Accent on seam and no wider than 1” Seam

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance Sleeves on solid- colored jersey shall be the same color as body of uniform Cap-style sleeves shall meet this requirement if being considered as solid- colored uniform Non-compliant Sleeves different color from body sleeve

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC How to Measure Accent on Sleeves Trim on seam no wider than 1 inch Cuff that goes around sleeve is considered separate from accent and not included in measurement for accent Measure widest point of accent – must be 1 inch or less in width

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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” Non-compliant

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Solid-Colored Uniform Jersey Rule 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 Non-compliant

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC 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

POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Which are in compliance with solid-colored jersey requirements? No Yes

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