CIF Volleyball Rules Interpretation Meeting 20082009

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CIF Volleyball Rules Interpretation Meeting
2008-2009
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Agenda

• NFHS Rules Changes
• NFHS Points of Emphasis
• 2007-08 rule changes
• Presentations
• Examination Part 1 and Part 2
• Honor the game

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Prematch Conference Rule 1-6-2
Prior to timed warm-ups, a conference shall be
conducted with the head coach and captain(s) from
each team. If a team has more than one captain,
the co- captains may attend the prematch conferen
ce.
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Player Equipment and Uniform

• It is important for purposes of risk minimization
  that any individual actively taking part in team
  warm-ups be in proper attire and free from
  electronic devices such as cell phones and music
  devices.
• No bare feet, flip flops Audio Headphones

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Player Equipment and Uniform Rule 4

• It is equally important that all individuals in
  the warm-up area should be free from use of cell
  phones, personal music players, etc. Each state
  association will establish guidelines for
  nonplayer personnel being actively involved in
  warm-ups

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Equipment Rule 4-1 Penalty 1

• When a player is observed wearing jewelry in
  warm-ups, a referee shall notify the coach of the
  problem and the coach shall direct the player to
  remove the jewelry. There is no further penalty
  unless the player does not remove the jewelry.

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Libero Uniform in Contrasting Color Rules 4-2-1
through 4-2-4

• It is essential that the liberos uniform top be
  in sharp contrasting color to the color(s) used
  in the uniform top of the liberos teammates.

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Authorized Officials Rule 5-1-1

• More current terminology has been adopted for
  identifying the authorized officials responsible
  for administering the match. Referee is replaced
  with first referee (R1) and the umpire is
  replaced with second referee (R2)

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Authorized Officials-Assistant Officials Rule
5-1-1

• The match is administered by the first referee
  and second referee along with the assistant
  officials, which include the scorer, libero
  tracker, timer and line judges. The libero
  tracker is not a new position but is merely a
  name change from assistant scorer. Libero
  tracker more clearly reflects responsibilities of
  the position.

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Line Judges Responsibilities Rule 5-8-4

• By state high school association adoption, line
  judges may use flags

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Line Judge Signals Line Violation

• Extend arm and point with index finger toward
  line where violation occurred.
  
• The illustration in last years rule book had
  retained the old mechanic of the signal while the
  description accurately described the proper
  mechanic

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Protocol for Blood/Body Fluids on Skin/Uniform
Rule 7-1-Penalty-Note, 4-2-1e

• If a player is bleeding, stop play, treat as
  injury, move off playing area, clean any blood on
  floor with appropriate disinfectant
  
• If there is fresh blood on a players uniform,
  move off playing area, allow change of uniform,
  check for and clean any blood on the floor with
  appropriate disinfectant

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Player Actions Rule 9-5-6a

• First referee must determine if the libero is
  attacking the ball when it is completely above
  the height of the net

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Libero Replacement Rule 10-4-1f

• Replacements shall take place on a dead ball and
  be completed prior to the whistle and signal for
  serve. Replacement taking place after the
  whistle and signal for serve is illegal an
  results in illegal alignment.

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Conduct Rule 12-2-7b

• Non-playing team members may not stand behind the
  team bench/nonplayable area during the game
  
• A substitute(s) may warm-up without volleyballs
  in a nonplayable area prior to entry into the game

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Conduct Rule 12-2-7b

• The libero and replacement may not take a
  position of continuous standing at the bench
  waiting to go in. The libero and replacement may
  warm-up as any player going into the game.
  Coaches and officials should work together to not
  have those players assume they must always be
  standing. Timing of when entering the game will
  impact returning to the bench.

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Fan Conduct Rule 12

• Misdirection of cheering by the fans to influence
  play does not let the fans see and enjoy the game
  and the athleticism of their own players

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Fan Conduct Rule 12

• Cheering against the other team can cost the fans
  from cheering an outstanding play by their own
  team

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Fan Conduct-Not Actionable by Referees Rule 12

• Referees and host management must work together
  to foster good sporting conduct. At times fan
  conduct is questionable and referees must decide
  if conduct should have no action even thought it
  is on the edge

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Fan Conduct-Actionable by Host Management/Referees
Rule 12

• When conduct by the fans begins to cross the
  line, host management should step in and halt the
  inappropriate conduct. There are times when fan
  conduct should not be replicated and must cease
  immediately by action of the referees and host
  management

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Music, Sound Effects, Artificial Noisemakers Rule
1-8 (New)

• The playing of music/sound effects shall only be
  permitted during prematch, time-outs, between
  games and post-game. The use of artificial
  noisemakers shall be prohibited

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Roster and Lineup Rule 7-1-2

• No later than two minutes prior to the end of the
  timed prematch warmup, and two minutes following
  each game, the head coaches shall submit to the
  scorer the accurate, written lineup listing the
  uniform number for the starting players in proper
  serve order with the libero listed if used.

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Legal Uniform Rule 4-2-1d

• The uniform shall be worn as intended by the
  manufacturer, and have the following
  restrictions
  
• - Bare midriff tops are not allowed
• - The uniform top must hang below or be tucked
  into the waistband of the bottom when player
  stands upright

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Referee Responsibilities Rules 5-3-1, 12-2-3

• Officials interactions should always be with a
  teams head coach. The head coach should verify
  all players in legal uniform

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Head Coach

• When two coaches attend the prematch conference,
  the R1 asks for a designation of one head coach
  for the match
  
• Only the designated head coach may stand during
  dead balls, and coach from the replacement zone,
  request a time-out, ask for a substitution, and
  ask for a clarification of a play or ruling
• The head coach must be seated once the R1 extends
  the arm in preparation to whistle and signal for
  serve. (R2 can assist by reminding the coach to
  be seated)

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Major Editorial Changes

• Rule 1-2-3 - Improvement in wording that
  each team is entitled to a maximum of
  two time-outs per game
  
• Rule 4-1-Pen 1 - Clarifies the referee shall
  convey directions to players by way of the
  coach if directing player(s) to remove
  jewelry

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Major Editorial Changes

• Rule 5-4-3b(9) - Brought forward from the
  Officials Manual that the second referee
  shall check the lineup for each game
  from his/her lineup card. Once the
  libero is verified the libero may now
  enter the court
• Rule 10-3-5 - Deletes language that the first
  referee has the sole determination if a
  player is unconscious or apparently
  unconscious. The procedure is covered
  elsewhere in the rules

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Major Editorial Changes

• Rule 11-4-2 - Updated language and
  procedure to handle situation when it
  is detected a player is bleeding or
  has any blood on uniform
• Line Judge Signals - Corrected illustration
  for line violations
  
• Officials Signal 9 - Illegal Block/
  Screening Changed arms to
  hands (Raise both hands to head
  height)

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2008-09 Volleyball

• Points of Emphasis

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Risk Minimization During Warm-ups

• During a team warm-up period all personnel
  actively conduction the warm-up activities should
  be properly attired for the duties required
  
• Special attention should be given to ensure that
  auxiliary personnel are wearing appropriate
  footwear for active participation and electronics
  such as music devices and cell phones are not
  being used

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Illegal Libero Replacement Penalties

• An illegal libero replacement occurring before
  the whistle/signal for serve is an unnecessary
  delay
  
• Once the referee whistles and signals for serve
  an illegal libero replacement is considered
  illegal alignment and a loss of rally/point is
  awarded to the opponent
• If the illegal libero replacement is not detected
  until contact of the serve the penalty is also
  illegal alignment

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Officials Signals and Mechanics

• Proper execution of signals and mechanics by
  officials are essential in communicating game
  decisions.
  
• Signals are intended to clearly communicate
  violations and results.
  
• Signals should be precise and clearly visible

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Officials Signals and Mechanics

• Special attention should be given to reviewing
  signals such as the proper technique and hand
  placement for the line violation (signal 2) and
  ball lands in bounds (signal 13), as well as the
  situations in which ball touched (signal 10) and
  out-of-bounds (signal 14) should be used

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Fan Behavior and Respect for the Game

• Good sporting conduct is an integral part of the
  interscholastic volleyball program.
  
• The rules of volleyball state that any type of
  cheering, yelling, or other actions which are
  done in a manner to disconcert, be derogatory or
  taunting toward the opposing team or a specific
  player is considered inappropriate.
• Cheering and other support should always be
  positive.
  
• Inappropriate behavior, if not addressed allows a
  loss of respect for the game and the players

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Uniform in Contrasting Color

• It is essential that the top is in sharp
  contrasting color to the color(s) used in the
  uniform top of the liberos teammates.
  
• If a style of uniform is being worn which has a
  pattern of colors it may be wise to consider a
  single contrasting color top for the libero
  
• When using home and away uniforms, if the colors
  are similar (dark green for home and black for
  away) the libero top would not be legal
  
• When purchasing uniforms the libero uniform
  requirements must be taken into consideration.

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Make a slow circular motion with arm and hand ou
tstretched on the side of the violating team, pa
lm down then point towards the player(s) invo
lved.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Indicate the line where the violation occurred by
extending arm and pointing toward the line with
the index finger with palm facing the net Inc
ludes foot faults, player across the center line
and ball passing under the net during play (e
xception a serve).
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Slowly lift one arm and hand with the palm up on
the side of the violating team, then hold the s
ignal momentarily
about chest high.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Raise the hand on the servers side to a vertical
position at head height with the fingers spread,
palm forward

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Pass forearm, palm down, over the net,
originating from the side of the net where the
foul occurred.

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Hold the arm outstretched on the side of the
violating team lightly touching the side of the
net with open hand, fingers spread and palm
toward the net
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Arm on attackers side of the net is extended
parallel to the floor at chest level, palm down.
Then, make one slight horizontal sweeping motion
when, in the judgement of the official, it is
needed to indicate a legal back row attacker.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Raise hand on the side of the offending team with
palm forward, head high and rotate forearm
forward and downward

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Raise both hands to head height, palms forward.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
The hand on the side of the offending team is
held beside the head with the palm toward the
head, then brush upward across the fingertips one
time with the other hand, palm forward
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
The hand and arm on the side of the offending
team is held high, palm forward, showing four
fingers

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
The hand and arm on the side of the offending
team is held head high, palm forward, showing two
fingers.

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Outstretched open hand, with fingers together
pointing toward the center of the attack area
between the center line and attack line

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Raise both hands, head high, fingers together,
palms toward face, elbows bent.

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Extend the arm on the serving teams side of the
net, blow the whistle to begin the serve and move
the extended hand and arm in a sweeping motion to
the opposite shoulder.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Extend the arm (palm forward) on the substitution
side and make a forward sweeping motion waist
high, open palm toward the respective court.

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Indicates point by extending the arm in the
direction of the team that will serve next, palm
perpendicular to the floor.

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Both hands formed into fists, thumbs up and held
head high in front of the body.

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Rotate hands formed into fists, thumbs up and
held head high in front of body.

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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Hold arm on side of offending team head high with
an open hand, fingers together. Rotate twice
with elbow bent. Then indicate the court of the
offending team. FOLLOWED BY SIGNAL 21a or SIGNAL
17.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Place the palm of one hand horizontally over the
hand on the side requesting the time-out, forming
a T, then indicate the court of the team
requesting the time-out by extending the vertical
arm toward that court
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Place the palm of one hand horizontally over the
hand on the side requesting the time-out, forming
a T, then tap top of shoulders once with both
hands.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Both hands placed on the hips with elbows
straight out to the side. Then indicate the
court of the offending team. Followed by signal
21a or 17.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Arms are crossed in front of the body, chest high
with hands open, fingers together, palms toward
chest then extend arms outward toward the end
lines. The referees signal the game is completed
and players shall move to stand on their
respective end lines.
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NFHS OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL SIGNALS
Raise forearms, swinging right arm in front of
the body and the left arm back of the body. Used
after non-deciding games to direct teams to
change courts (or after the coin toss prior to
the final game if a change of courts is required.