Volleyball - rules and regs

Rules and Regulations of a team sport

Team Sport one: Volleyball

	Description of Rule/Regulation	Example Situation
Scoring Systems	·         Rally scoring is the method used. ·         There will be a point scored on every score of the ball. ·         Only one point can be scored by either team (no matter how the point is won. Ways to score: ·         Offense will score on a defence miss or out of bounds hit. ·         Defence will score on an offensive miss, out of bounds hit, or serve into the net. How the winner is decided: ·         Game will be played to 25 pts. If the game is tied at the final couple of points (12:12), then either team must win by 2 clear points.	Example 1. – One point may be scored by either team hitting the ball over the net or the ball hitting floor on the opposing side (within the boundaries). Example 2. – A point may awarded to the opposing team if one was to hit a shot over the net and out of bounds. Example 3. – A point may be awarded to the opposition if the team hits an attacking shot and it does not clear the net (so either hits it or goes under).
Starting play	The game starts off with a coin toss and the team who chose the correct side starts the game with a serve. The game then begins with a regular serve (feet behind the service line etc…).
Officials	First Referee – This referee stands on the referee stand and from their controls the play of the entire game. Second Referee – The second referee works to assist the first referee throughout the game, and can finish take the place of the first referee if they can no longer fulfil their role. Scorer – The official scorer keeps track of the score throughout the volleyball game. Before the game begins the scorer notes the starting line-up of each team also. Line Judges – The line judges stand at the corners of the court watching the lines to indicate whether a ball in play falls in or out of the court (varies from 2-4 line judges for a game.	Example 1. – The first referee may award a point when a team hits the ball onto the floor of the opposition portion of the court. Example 2. – The line judge may choose to either award or not award a point to the serving team during a serve. Example 3. – The second referee may need to take place of the first referee if for example he was to feel unwell or became injured.
Conduct	Make sure all required precautions Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of each participant are covered (first aid) and above all other considerations, include the development of performance. Do not use inappropriate language. Make sure that she
Unwritten rules of etiquette	Do not kick the volleyballs – this may alter their shape and make them ‘unfit’ to be used in future games. Do not throw the ball above the net to pass to the server (role under the net) – This might lead to injury if the ball hits someone. Do not wear jewellery – This could lead to serious injury because they may be caught during a game which could rip your skin.
Players and support	A complete team consists of six players, but a minimum of four players is required to start and continue a game. The positions are as such: Right back/Setter, Right front, Middle Front, Left Front, Right Back, Middle back, Left Back.
Challenges and fouls	Volleyball does not have fouls, but instead uses ‘faults, for example foot faults. This might be seen if a player steps over the service line during a serve. There is however challenges, for example the opposing team can challenge if they think a ball has gone out bounds and the line judge will assess their case, to see whether to award the point.	Example 1. – A player may challenge a server if they think he serve landed outside the court. Example 2. – A player may be penalised if they hit the net when smashing the ball over the net and automatically lose the point.  Example 3. – A foot fault may be awarded by the first referee or line judge if their foot goes over the line during a serve.
Playing surface and dimensions	A volleyball court is 18m (59 ft) long and 9m (29.5 ft) wide, divided into 9m × 9m halves by a one-meter (40-inch) wide net. The court is usually a hall type surface.
Equipment	To play the game itself, only a volleyball, net and poles are required (along with a court obviously). However the players themselves may decide to wear knee pads and elbow pads for protection when diving.