1. NYSCVOA INTERPRETATION MEETING AUGUST 8, 2015 SYRACUSE, N.Y. 2015-2016 CLINICS North Country 8/17 Suffolk 8/22 Utica 8/19 Western NY Boys 8/12

2. NYSCVOA A Review From Last Season We have a Website: NYSCVOA.org We have a Website: NYSCVOA.org Board Chairs (or designees) are responsible to keep rosters current rosters current A change in level/status must be submitted in writing to the NYSCVOA Secretary or President writing to the NYSCVOA Secretary or President Procedure for a rule/technique interpretation or clarification is: Procedure for a rule/technique interpretation or clarification is: Local Board Interpreter State Interpreter NYSCVOA Executive Committee 2

3. NYSCVOA a review NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Card Page 7 NYSCVOA Manual NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Card Page 7 NYSCVOA Manual The card will be read the first time an official works a Team’s contest. The sportsmanship card is not an IYC (individual misconduct sanction) The sportsmanship card will be read at all post-season contests 3

4. NYSCVOA a review Professionalism pages 4-6 NYSCVOA Manual Professionalism pages 4-6 NYSCVOA Manual Uniforms: Do you need an update? Watching a contest: Be aware of your surroundings Be aware of the comments regarding the play, officials, etc… When watching a contest in uniform Do Not sit near spectators Social Media Social Media 4

5. NYSCVOA Techniques A Review From Last Season During the pre-match or pre-set lineup check, the R2 will indicate the captain to the R1 with an open hand. The captain will raise her hand and acknowledge the R1 (page 12 Manual) During the pre-match or pre-set lineup check, the R2 will indicate the captain to the R1 with an open hand. The captain will raise her hand and acknowledge the R1 (page 12 Manual) Instruct at the team representatives pre-match meeting If the Captain remains the same, the R2 does not need to indicate the Captain for every set unless specifically requested by the R1. Captain for every set unless specifically requested by the R1. The R2 will work in conjunction with the scorer when checking the line ups prior to the match or set. (page 14 Manual) The R2 will work in conjunction with the scorer when checking the line ups prior to the match or set. (page 14 Manual) 5

6. NYSCVOA Techniques a review During all timeouts, the libero tracker or the scorer will verbally verify the status of each libero: The R2 will ask if the Libero is in or out of the game. (Page 16 Manual) During all timeouts, the libero tracker or the scorer will verbally verify the status of each libero: The R2 will ask if the Libero is in or out of the game. (Page 16 Manual) When the horn is used to end a time out, the R2 does not blow When the horn is used to end a time out, the R2 does not blow the whistle. The R2 should speak with the scoreboard operator prior to the contest regarding how to terminate a time out. the whistle. The R2 should speak with the scoreboard operator prior to the contest regarding how to terminate a time out. The R2 will not use the timeout signal when notifying a coach the second time out has been used. (Page 16 Manual) The R2 will not use the timeout signal when notifying a coach the second time out has been used. (Page 16 Manual) 6

7. NYSCVOA Techniques a review The R2 will not use the substitution signal when notifying a coach of the 15 th through 18 th substitutions. (Page 15 Manual) The R2 will not use the substitution signal when notifying a coach of the 15 th through 18 th substitutions. (Page 15 Manual) The R2 will always signal the end of set to the R1 (Page 16 The R2 will always signal the end of set to the R1 (Page 16 Manual) Manual) Signal number 13a on page 155 NCAA The signal is with open hands! 7

8. New York State Rule Modifications Rule 6 – Individual and Team sanctions Page 9 NYSCVOA Manual Rule 6 – Individual and Team sanctions Page 9 NYSCVOA Manual A Coach may not receive an individual yellow card Bench control is imperative and sanction as needed for unsporting behavior “Trash talking” between opponents under the net at the end of the play should be sanctioned. of the play should be sanctioned. Rule 7 – Players’ Equipment Page 10 NYSCVOA Manual Rule 7 – Players’ Equipment Page 10 NYSCVOA Manual Solid Color Jersey: This rule is waived. Libero jersey still needs to be easily recognized 8

9. New York State Rule Modifications Legal or not legal ? 9

10. New York State Rule Modifications Rule 9 – Protocols Page 11 NYSCVOA Manual Rule 9 – Protocols Page 11 NYSCVOA Manual Run a continuous clock The team that does not have exclusive use of the court must remain 2 meters away from the court boundaries. Rule 10 – Team Lineup and Rotation Order Rule 10 – Team Lineup and Rotation Order Page 12 NYSCVOA Manual Page 12 NYSCVOA Manual The coach initials the first set of the lineup sheet 10

11. New York State Rule Modifications Rule 11 – Game Interruptions Page 12 NYSCVOA Manual Rule 11 – Game Interruptions Page 12 NYSCVOA Manual Timeout length will be 60 seconds Rule 15 – Play at the Net Page 13 NYSCVOA Manual Rule 15 – Play at the Net Page 13 NYSCVOA Manual The center line for all NYSPHSAA Men’s interscholastic competition is as follows: To touch the opponent’s court with a foot (feet) or hand(s) is allowed, provided some part of the penetrating foot (feet) or hand(s) remains in contact with or directly above the center line To touch the opponent’s court with a foot (feet) or hand(s) is allowed, provided some part of the penetrating foot (feet) or hand(s) remains in contact with or directly above the center line To contact the opponent’s court with any other To contact the opponent’s court with any other body part is a fault body part is a fault 11

12. New York State Rule Modifications Rule 15.2.4.2 pg 59 NCAA Encroachment into the opponent’s court with any body part is permitted, interference is NOT allowed including distracting the opponent. NYS - Modification Men’s – this is illegal. Some part of the foot MUST be on or above the center line. 12

13. New York State Rule Modifications Rule 15.2.3 page 59 NCAA It is a fault to interfere with an opponent Inadvertent contact that does not prevent an opponent from making a play does not constitute interference 13

14. 2014 NCAA Rule Changes In Review Rule 6.1.2 – Individual Sanctions page 20 NCAA Rule 6.1.2 – Individual Sanctions page 20 NCAA Delete the sanction level of expulsion Rule 7.1.2.6 – Uniform Numbers page 27 NCAA Rule 7.1.2.6 – Uniform Numbers page 27 NCAA Shirts may be numbered 0 through 99 inclusive *Associated technique - zero is shown as thumb touching all fingers in the shape of an open “0”. all fingers in the shape of an open “0”. For all single digits, use the hand on the side of the fault. For all single digits, use the hand on the side of the fault. For double digits, fill the right hand first. For double digits, fill the right hand first. page 157 signal 19a NCAA 14

15. 2014 NCAA Rule Changes In Review Rule 8.1.3.1 – Completed Rally page 30 NCAA Rule 8.1.3.1 – Completed Rally page 30 NCAA A rally begins at the moment of service contact by the server and ends when the ball is out of play server and ends when the ball is out of play A rally is completed when a point is awarded to either team. Rule 11.3.5.3 – Libero Accident or Injury page 44 NCAA Rule 11.3.5.3 – Libero Accident or Injury page 44 NCAA If the libero can not continue to play, the libero must be replaced with the player s/he came in for. The team is then allowed one substitution for the replacement player only. 15

16. 2014 NCAA Rule Changes In Review Rule 12.1.3.2 – Libero Uniforms page 47 NCAA Rule 12.1.3.2 – Libero Uniforms page 47 NCAA The style and trim of the libero’s shirt, jersey and/or shorts may differ from her teammates’ Rule 15.2 – Player at the Netpage 59 NCAA A player may touch a post, a rope or any other object outside the antenna, including the net, provided this contact does not interfere with the play or is not used as a means of support while contacting the ball 16

17. NYSCVOA Areas of Concern Screening: Rules 13.2.4 and 13.2.4.2 pages 52 & 53 NCAA Players for the serving team may not prevent the receiving team’s players from seeing the contact of the serve and the path of the ball. Factors that may indicate a screen has been committed:  Relative positions of the players on the serving team (13.2.4.2.1)  Path of the serve (13.2.4.2.2)  Speed of the serve (13.2.4.2.3)  Trajectory of the serve (13.2.4.2.4) 17

18. NYSCVOA Areas of Concern We are a high school organization. Preventive officiating is encouraged, especially early in the season. The official may want to warn the team if a potential screen exists. -or- Call the screen without a warning. Regardless, do not ignore a screen. 18

19. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 1 – An individual has just had his/her ears pierced. He/She wants to wear plastic plugs. He/She wants to wear plastic plugs. Plastic plugs are not legal in NYS High School Competition. Rule: NYSPHSAA Jewelry Rule Situation 2 – The R2 should signal to the first referee the number of sets won by each team prior to the start of each set sets won by each team prior to the start of each set played. played. This is not a NYSCVOA technique. Rule: NYSCVOA Executive Board 19

20. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 3 – Team substitutions want to stand behind their team bench during play. The officials allow this. bench during play. The officials allow this. Not correct. Substitutes are to be on the team bench or in the warm-up area. (exception: medical issues) warm-up area. (exception: medical issues) Rule: 5.2.2 page 18 NCAA 20

21. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 4 – The Coach stands behind their team’s bench during play. The officials allow this. play. The officials allow this. Correct. BUT game interruptions nor line-up check requests will be acknowledged (whistled) unless the Coach is be acknowledged (whistled) unless the Coach is positioned in their bench or warm-up area. positioned in their bench or warm-up area. Rules: 11.2.6.1 and 11.3.3.2 pages 42 and 43 NCAA 21

22. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 5 – The head coach and two assistant coaches approach the court to instruct players while the ball is out of the court to instruct players while the ball is out of play. The officials allow this. play. The officials allow this. Correct. When the ball is out of play, coaches may approach the court briefly to instruct players on the court in a court briefly to instruct players on the court in a non-disruptive manner. non-disruptive manner. Coaches can’t enter the court, service zone or Coaches can’t enter the court, service zone or substitution zone while giving instruction. substitution zone while giving instruction. Rule: 5.2.4.2 page 19 NCAA 22

23. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 6 – A coach wants to use a textured volleyball that has been approved for Men’s play by the NCAA. The been approved for Men’s play by the NCAA. The officials allow this. officials allow this. Not correct. NYSPHSAA men’s volleyball programs use the NCAA rule book. NCAA rule book. “The ball must be spherical…with a smooth leather “The ball must be spherical…with a smooth leather or leather like cover…” Rule: NYSPHSAA Boy’s Committee Rule 3.1.2 page 15 NCAA Rule 3.1.2 page 15 NCAA 23

24. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions This is a textured ball and it is not approved for any level of play This is a textured ball and it is not approved for any level of play 24

25. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 7 – A coach requests a substitution. The substitute quickly enters the substitution zone and the R2 quickly enters the substitution zone and the R2 authorizes entry. Shortly thereafter and prior to the authorizes entry. Shortly thereafter and prior to the R1’s whistle for service, a second substitution enters R1’s whistle for service, a second substitution enters the substitution zone. The R2 denies the second the substitution zone. The R2 denies the second substitute and requests an improper request sanction substitute and requests an improper request sanction from the R1. from the R1. Correct procedure. Rule: 6.2.2.4 page 22 NCAA 25

26. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 8 – A player attempts to block a serve, however, the ball deflects off the blocker’s hands to a teammate in the deflects off the blocker’s hands to a teammate in the back row. The R1 allows play to continue. back row. The R1 allows play to continue. Not correct. Blocking a served ball is a fault. Blocking is the action of a player or players(s) close to the the action of a player or players(s) close to the net that deflects the ball coming from the net that deflects the ball coming from the opponent by reaching higher than the top opponent by reaching higher than the top of the net. of the net. Rules: 14.6.6 and 14.6.1 pages 57 and 56 NCAA 26

27. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 9 – A player attempts to block an attack hit. The blocker returns to the floor, however the blocker does not returns to the floor, however the blocker does not regain his/her balance and makes contact with the regain his/her balance and makes contact with the net. The R2 whistles and signals a net fault. net. The R2 whistles and signals a net fault. Correct. The player in this situation, has not transitioned to the next play. next play. Rule: NYSCVOA Executive Committee 27

28. NYSCVOA Frequently Asked Questions Situation 10 – The receiving team shouts “jump” or “balls up” at the moment of service contact. The R1 allows this. the moment of service contact. The R1 allows this. Correct. Unless the receiving team is trying to distract the server by shouting through the net at the moment of service shouting through the net at the moment of service contact, communication among defensive teammates is contact, communication among defensive teammates is allowed. allowed. Rule: NYSCVOA Executive Committee 28

29. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 There are procedures that will be the same statewide. A few examples:  Pre-match protocol  Monitoring the warm-up period  Administering a substitution  Administering a time out These are concrete procedures. The practice should not vary from site to site or official to official. 29

30. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 There are rules that are concrete and should not vary statewide. A few examples:  The size of the playing court  The net height  The ball pressure  Scoring the contest The rules governing the few examples above are specific and easily defended when questioned by a coach. 30

31. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 Some rules are not so clear and not easily explained, because the play happens so fast… The Back-Row Setter Rule 14.6.1 note page 56 NCAA When does the back-row setter become a back-row blocker? In order to make this call, the official must know the following; Is the setter back row? Where was the ball contacted ? Who contacted the ball first or was it contacted at the same time? 31

32. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 The setter is a back-row player and the fault is back-row block 32

33. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 Where to focus to make the call easier: Straight down the net and allow the play to come to you. The net is stationary (somewhat) and it is easier to focus on a still object. Stay slightly ahead of the ball and note where contact is made and who is making contact first. Is the contact simultaneous? Did the blocker hit the ball first and then the back-row setter? Did the back-row setter hit the ball first and then the blocker? 33

34. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 The setter is a back-row player and the fault is a back-row block 34

35. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 Rule 14.6.1 Note page 56 NCAA If a player near the net is reaching above the net and the opponents legally cause the ball to contact his/her, the player is considered to be a blocker. A back-row player attempting to play a ball in the crossing space above the net is considered an illegal blocker if the ball is attacked or blocked by an opponent into the back-row player while the player is reaching above the height of the net (including simultaneous contact) 35

36. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 The setter is a back-row player and the fault is a back-row block 36

37. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 Is this a back-row block - or - illegally reaching beyond the net 37

38. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 Signal 23 page 158 NCAA – Illegally reaching beyond the net to attack or block or contact with opponent over the top of the net. Rule 14.6.4.2.2 page 57 NCAA – It is illegal to block a ball in the opponent’s space unless the team has taken three hits. Rule 15.1.3.3 page 59 NCAA – It is a fault to contact the ball or an opponent above or below the net over the opponent’s team area before or during the opponent’s attack hit. In the above slide, the setter (second team contact) has the right to play a ball on his/her side of the net. 38

39. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 A more clear reaching beyond the net or blocking the set 39

40. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 It is a fault to contact the opponent over the opponent’s team area before or during the opponent’s attack hit. 40

41. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 It is never legal to complete an attack-hit on a serve. Keep in mind the definition of attack hit when making this call. Rule 14.5.2 page 56 NCAA It is never legal to initiate an attack-hit while the ball is completely on the opponent’s side of the net. If the initial contact is made on the attacker’s side of the net and the follow-through causes the attacker’s hand or arm to cross the net it is not a fault; As long as the attacker does not contact the opponent or the net. Rule 14.5.3 page 56 NCAA 41

42. NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 2015 Language that may help you sell the back-row/reaching over call:  The ball was not completely above the height of the net  Contact and the ball were below the height of the net  The player (front or back-row) never touched the ball  It doesn’t matter if the player jumps or not  The ball broke the crossing space above the net  It doesn’t need to be the whole ball, it can be just part of the ball  The ball never entered the crossing space above the net  The player just rotated to the front row 42

43. NYSCVOA Top Ten 10. Question # 35 – When checking Team B’s lineup from near the score table, TheR2 finds B#12 on the court, but B#6 is on the lineup sheet. This discovery would result in: A. A team yellow card delay B. Team B’s #12 must remain in the game and charge the team with a substitution C. Change the lineup to include Team B #12 and no further action is necessary D. Inform the coach that a substitution may be taken (#12 for #6) or the coach may put #6 on the court and no further action is necessary Answer: D Rule 10.1.1.7 page 38 NCAA 43

44. NYSCVOA Top Ten 9. Question #50 – A player in the right back position on the court cannot be closer to the center line than: A. All front row players B. The right front player C. The center front player D. Both B and C Answer: B Rule 10.3.1.1 page 39 NCAA 44

45. NYSCVOA Top Ten 8. Question #41 – A served ball fails to reach the net and contacts the floor outside the court boundaries. The R1’s signal should be: A. Out of bounds (signal 5) B. Center line violation (signal 10) C. illegal serve (signal 17) D. touch the net with the hand on the side of the fault (signal 19b) (signal 19b) Answer: D signal 19b page 157 NCAA 45

46. NYSCVOA Top Ten 7. Question #49 – Team A won the rally and #12 rotates to the right back position and serves the ninth point. The scorer notifies the R2 that #12 served out of order. After checking the score sheet, the R2 determines that #12 is the correct server. The R2 realizes a rotation fault has occurred, but is unable to decipher where the rotation fault happened. The ninth point: A. Is removed and #12 continues to serve without sanction B. remains, #12 continues to serve and Team A is sanctioned with a team delay warning sanctioned with a team delay warning C. remains, a point (winner of the rally) is awarded to Team B D. is removed, a point (winner of the rally) is awarded to Team B Answer: D Rule 10.3.2.5 page 40 NCAA 46

47. NYSCVOA Top Ten 6. Question #32 – The coach from Team A requests a third time out which is acknowledged and whistled by the R2. No other sanctions have been issued in the set. This would result in: A. An improper request B. A team delay C. An individual red card to the coach D. An individual yellow card to the coach Answer: B Rule 6.3.2.2 page 23 NCAA 47

48. NYSCVOA Top Ten 5. Question #48 – Which of the following faults is not the responsibility of the line judges? A. Signaling a line fault when the left front player is partially off the court at the moment of service contact off the court at the moment of service contact B. The ball contacting the antenna during a rally C. A ball contacting the floor when a player is attempting to make a play close to the floor (a “pancake”) make a play close to the floor (a “pancake”) D. A ball contacting a player before going out of bounds Answer: A Rules 18.5.2.1.1, 18.5.2.1.5, 18.5.2.1.6 pages 71-72 NCAA pages 71-72 NCAA 48

49. NYSCVOA Top Ten 4. Question #22 – A participant and/or coach must provide a letter from the school’s physician approving any medical letter from the school’s physician approving any medical device worn during competition beyond the scope of the rule device worn during competition beyond the scope of the rule book. book. Answer: Incorrect Rule NYS Modification page 9 Manual 49

50. NYSCVOA Top Ten 3. Question #33 – Team B’s libero received a tipped ball in the attack (front) zone. The ball goes to B#12 (the left front) who attacks the ball from above the height of the net for a kill on Team A’s court. The R1: A. Allows play to continue B. Signals illegal attack on the libero C. Signals illegal attack on B#12 D. None of the above Answer: B Rule 12.1.2.4 and signal 24 pages 47 and 159 NCAA 50

51. NYSCVOA Top Ten 2. Question #36 – Team A’s back row setter jumps and sets a ball that is completely above the height of the net and in the plane. The ball is contacted simultaneously by the setter and a front row player from Team B. The R1 whistles and signals: A. An illegal back row block B. An illegal back row attack C. Illegally reaching over the net D. A replay Answer: A Rule 14.6.1 note page 56 NCAA 51

52. NYSCVOA Top Ten 1. Question #42 – The correct signal for a player standing off the court at the moment of service contact is: court at the moment of service contact is: A. Position fault (signal 22) B. Line fault (signal 10) C. Out of bounds (signal 5) D. Any of the above are correct Answer: B signal 10 page 154 NCAA 52

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