VC Guidelines

The Game

Rule 1 — Playing Area

Rule 2 — The Nets and Posts

Rule 3 — Ball

Rule 4 — Teams

Rule 5 — Team Leaders

Rule 6 — Scoring System

Rule 7 — Structure of Play

Rule 8 — States of Play

Rule 9 — Playing the Ball

Rule 10 / 11 — Ball / Player at the Net

Rule 12 — Service

Rule 13 — Attack Hits

Rule 14 — Block

Rule 15 — Regular Interruptions

Rule 16 — Game Delays and Improper Requests

Rule 18 — Intervals and Change of Courts

Rule 19 — The Libero Player

Rule 20 — Requirements of Conduct / Rule 21 — Misconduct and Sanctions

Rule 31 — Blood Policy for Competition

Rule 32 — Concussion Policy for Competition

The Referees, their Responsibilities, and Official Hand Signals

Rule 22 — Refereeing Team and Procedures

Rule 23 — First Referee

Rule 24 — Second Referee

Rule 26 — Reserve Referee

Rule 27 — Scorer

Rule 28 — Assistant Scorer

Rule 29 — Line Judges

Rule 30 — Official Hand Signals

Match Management

Procedures

Match Protocol

Floor Mopping

Protest Procedures

Judges' Conference