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

NYSCVOANYSCVOAINTERPRETATION INTERPRETATION

MEETINGMEETINGAUGUST 8, 2015AUGUST 8, 2015SYRACUSE, N.Y.SYRACUSE, N.Y.

2015-2016 CLINICS2015-2016 CLINICS

North Country 8/17North Country 8/17Suffolk 8/22Suffolk 8/22Utica 8/19 Utica 8/19

Western NY Boys 8/12Western NY Boys 8/12

NYSCVOANYSCVOA A Review From Last Season A Review From Last Season

We have a Website: NYSCVOA.orgWe have a Website: NYSCVOA.org

Board Chairs (or designees) are responsible to keepBoard Chairs (or designees) are responsible to keep rosters currentrosters current

A change in level/status must be submitted inA change in level/status must be submitted in writing to the NYSCVOA Secretary or writing to the NYSCVOA Secretary or

PresidentPresident

Procedure for a rule/technique interpretation or Procedure for a rule/technique interpretation or clarification is:clarification is:

Local Board InterpreterLocal Board InterpreterState InterpreterState InterpreterNYSCVOA Executive CommitteeNYSCVOA Executive Committee

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NYSCVOA a reviewNYSCVOA a review

NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Card Page 7 NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Card Page 7 NYSCVOA ManualNYSCVOA Manual

The card will be read the first time an The card will be read the first time an official works a Team’s contest. official works a Team’s contest.

The sportsmanship card is The sportsmanship card is notnot an IYC an IYC

(individual misconduct sanction)(individual misconduct sanction)

The sportsmanship card will be read at all The sportsmanship card will be read at all post-seasonpost-season

contests contests 3

NYSCVOA a reviewNYSCVOA a review Professionalism pages 4-6 NYSCVOA Professionalism pages 4-6 NYSCVOA

ManualManual

Uniforms: Do you need an update?Uniforms: Do you need an update?

Watching a contest:Watching a contest:Be aware of your surroundingsBe aware of your surroundingsBe aware of the comments regarding Be aware of the comments regarding

the play, officials, etc…the play, officials, etc…

When watching a contest in uniformWhen watching a contest in uniformDo Not sit near spectatorsDo Not sit near spectators

Social MediaSocial Media 4

NYSCVOA TechniquesNYSCVOA Techniques A Review From Last Season A Review From Last Season

During the pre-match or pre-set lineup check, the R2 During the pre-match or pre-set lineup check, the R2 will indicate the captain to the R1 with an open hand. will indicate the captain to the R1 with an open hand. The captain will raise her hand and acknowledge the The captain will raise her hand and acknowledge the R1 (page 12 Manual)R1 (page 12 Manual)

Instruct at the team representatives pre-match meetingInstruct at the team representatives pre-match meeting

If the Captain remains the same, the R2 does not need to If the Captain remains the same, the R2 does not need to indicate theindicate the

Captain for every set unless specifically requested by the Captain for every set unless specifically requested by the R1.R1.

The R2 will work in conjunction with the scorer when The R2 will work in conjunction with the scorer when checking the line ups prior to the match or set. (page checking the line ups prior to the match or set. (page 14 Manual)14 Manual) 5

NYSCVOA Techniques a reviewNYSCVOA Techniques a review

During all timeouts, the libero tracker During all timeouts, the libero tracker or the scoreror the scorer will verbally verify the status of each libero: The R2 will verbally verify the status of each libero: The R2 will ask if the Libero is in or out of the game. (Page will ask if the Libero is in or out of the game. (Page 16 Manual)16 Manual)

When the horn is used to end a time out, the R2 does When the horn is used to end a time out, the R2 does notnot blow blow

the whistle. The R2 should speak with the the whistle. The R2 should speak with the scoreboard operator prior to the contest regarding scoreboard operator prior to the contest regarding how to terminate a time out.how to terminate a time out.

The R2 will The R2 will notnot use the timeout signal when notifying use the timeout signal when notifying aa coach coach the second time out has been used. (Page the second time out has been used. (Page 16 Manual)16 Manual) 6

NYSCVOA Techniques a reviewNYSCVOA Techniques a review

The R2 will The R2 will notnot use the substitution signal when use the substitution signal when notifying a coach of the 15notifying a coach of the 15thth through 18 through 18thth substitutions. (Page 15 Manual)substitutions. (Page 15 Manual)

The R2 will always signal the end of set to the R1 The R2 will always signal the end of set to the R1 (Page 16(Page 16

Manual)Manual)

Signal number 13a on page 155 NCAA Signal number 13a on page 155 NCAA

The signal is with open hands!The signal is with open hands!

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New York State Rule Modifications New York State Rule Modifications

Rule 6 – Individual and Team sanctionsRule 6 – Individual and Team sanctions Page 9 Page 9 NYSCVOA ManualNYSCVOA Manual

A Coach may not receive an individual yellow A Coach may not receive an individual yellow cardcard

Bench control is imperative and sanction as Bench control is imperative and sanction as needed forneeded for

unsporting behaviorunsporting behavior

““Trash talking” between opponents under the Trash talking” between opponents under the net at the endnet at the end

of the play should be sanctioned.of the play should be sanctioned.

Rule 7 – Players’ EquipmentRule 7 – Players’ Equipment Page 10 Page 10 NYSCVOA ManualNYSCVOA Manual

Solid Color Jersey: This rule is waived.Solid Color Jersey: This rule is waived.

Libero jersey still needs to be easily recognizedLibero jersey still needs to be easily recognized8

New York State Rule Modifications

Legal or not legal ?

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New York State Rule ModificationsNew York State Rule Modifications

Rule 9 – Protocols Rule 9 – Protocols Page 11 Page 11 NYSCVOA ManualNYSCVOA Manual

Run a continuous clockRun a continuous clock

The team that does not have exclusive use of the The team that does not have exclusive use of the court mustcourt must

remain 2 meters away from the court boundaries.remain 2 meters away from the court boundaries.

Rule 10 – Team Lineup and Rotation OrderRule 10 – Team Lineup and Rotation Order Page 12 NYSCVOA Page 12 NYSCVOA

ManualManual

The coach initials the first set of the lineup sheetThe coach initials the first set of the lineup sheet10


Rule 11 – Game Interruptions Rule 11 – Game Interruptions Page 12 NYSCVOA Page 12 NYSCVOA ManualManual

Timeout length will be 60 seconds Timeout length will be 60 seconds

Rule 15 – Play at the Net Rule 15 – Play at the Net Page 13 NYSCVOA Page 13 NYSCVOA ManualManual

The center line for all NYSPHSAA The center line for all NYSPHSAA Men’sMen’s

interscholastic competition is as follows:interscholastic competition is as follows:

To touch the opponent’s court with a foot (feet) or To touch the opponent’s court with a foot (feet) or hand(s) is allowed, provided some part of the hand(s) is allowed, provided some part of the penetrating foot (feet) or hand(s) remains in contact penetrating foot (feet) or hand(s) remains in contact with or directly above the center linewith 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


Rule 15.2.4.2 pg 59 Rule 15.2.4.2 pg 59 NCAA NCAA Encroachment into Encroachment into the opponent’s court the opponent’s court with any body part is with any body part is permitted , permitted , interference is interference is NOTNOT allowed including allowed including distracting the distracting the opponent.opponent.

NYS - ModificationNYS - ModificationMen’sMen’s – – this is this is illegalillegal. Some part . Some part of the foot MUST be of the foot MUST be on or above the on or above the center line.center line.

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Rule 15.2.3 page 59 Rule 15.2.3 page 59 NCAA NCAA

It is a fault to interfere It is a fault to interfere with an opponentwith an opponent

Inadvertent contact that Inadvertent contact that does not prevent an does not prevent an opponent from opponent from making a play does making a play does not constitute not constitute interferenceinterference

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2014 NCAA Rule Changes In 2014 NCAA Rule Changes In ReviewReview Rule 6.1.2 – Individual Sanctions page 20 Rule 6.1.2 – Individual Sanctions page 20

NCAANCAA

Delete the sanction level of expulsion Delete the sanction level of expulsion

Rule 7.1.2.6 – Uniform Numbers page 27 NCAARule 7.1.2.6 – Uniform Numbers page 27 NCAA

Shirts may be numbered 0 through 99 inclusiveShirts may be numbered 0 through 99 inclusive

*Associated technique - zero is shown as thumb *Associated technique - zero is shown as thumb touching 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 For all single digits, use the hand on the side of the fault.fault.

For double digits, fill the right hand first.For double digits, fill the right hand first.

page 157 signal 19a page 157 signal 19a NCAANCAA 14

2014 NCAA Rule Changes In 2014 NCAA Rule Changes In ReviewReview Rule 8.1.3.1 – Completed Rally Rule 8.1.3.1 – Completed Rally page 30 page 30

NCAANCAA

A rally begins at the moment of service contact A rally begins at the moment of service contact by theby the

server and ends when the ball is out of playserver and ends when the ball is out of play

A rally is completed when a point is awarded to A rally is completed when a point is awarded to either team.either team.

Rule 11.3.5.3 – Libero Accident or Injury page 44 Rule 11.3.5.3 – Libero Accident or Injury page 44 NCAANCAA

If the libero can not continue to play, the libero must beIf the libero can not continue to play, the libero must bereplaced with the player s/he came in for. replaced with the player s/he came in for. The team is then allowed The team is then allowed oneone substitution for the substitution for thereplacement player onlyreplacement player only..

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2014 NCAA Rule Changes In 2014 NCAA Rule Changes In ReviewReview

Rule 12.1.3.2 – Libero Uniforms page 47 Rule 12.1.3.2 – Libero Uniforms page 47 NCAANCAA

The style and trim of the libero’s shirt, jersey The style and trim of the libero’s shirt, jersey and/or and/or shortsshorts

may differ from her teammates’may differ from her teammates’

Rule 15.2 – Player at the NetRule 15.2 – Player at the Net page 59 NCAApage 59 NCAA

A player may touch a post, a rope or any other A player may touch a post, a rope or any other objectobject

outside the antenna, outside the antenna, including the netincluding the net, , provided this contactprovided this contact

does not interfere with the play or is not used does not interfere with the play or is not used as a as a

means of support while contacting the ballmeans of support while contacting the ball16

NYSCVOA Areas of ConcernNYSCVOA Areas of Concern

Screening:Screening: Rules 13.2.4 and 13.2.4.2 pages 52 & 53 NCAARules 13.2.4 and 13.2.4.2 pages 52 & 53 NCAA

Players for the serving team may not prevent the receiving team’sPlayers for the serving team may not prevent the receiving team’s

players from seeing the contact of the serve and the path of the players from seeing the contact of the serve and the path of the ball.ball.

Factors that may indicate a screen has been committed:Factors that may indicate a screen has been committed:

Relative positions of the players on the serving team Relative positions of the players on the serving team (13.2.4.2.1)(13.2.4.2.1)

Path of the serve (13.2.4.2.2)Path of the serve (13.2.4.2.2) Speed of the serve (13.2.4.2.3)Speed of the serve (13.2.4.2.3) Trajectory of the serve (13.2.4.2.4)Trajectory of the serve (13.2.4.2.4)

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NYSCVOA Areas of ConcernNYSCVOA Areas of Concern

We are a high school organization.We are a high school organization.

Preventive officiating is encouraged, especially early in Preventive officiating is encouraged, especially early in the season.the season.

The official may want to warn the team if a potential The official may want to warn the team if a potential screen exists.screen exists.

-or--or-

Call the screen without a warning.Call the screen without a warning.

Regardless, do not ignore a screen.Regardless, do not ignore a screen.

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NYSCVOA Frequently Asked NYSCVOA Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions

Situation 1Situation 1 – An individual has just had his/her ears – An individual has just had his/her ears pierced.pierced.

He/She wants to wear plastic plugs.He/She wants to wear plastic plugs.

Plastic plugs are Plastic plugs are notnot legal in NYS High School legal in NYS High School Competition.Competition.

Rule: NYSPHSAA Jewelry RuleRule: NYSPHSAA Jewelry Rule

Situation 2Situation 2 – The R2 should signal to the first referee the – The R2 should signal to the first referee the number ofnumber of

sets won by each team prior to the start of sets won by each team prior to the start of each seteach set

played.played.

This is This is notnot a NYSCVOA technique. a NYSCVOA technique.Rule: NYSCVOA Executive BoardRule: NYSCVOA Executive Board 19


Situation 3Situation 3 – Team substitutions want to stand behind – Team substitutions want to stand behind their teamtheir team

bench during play. The officials allow bench during play. The officials allow this.this.

Not correct. Substitutes are to be on the team bench Not correct. Substitutes are to be on the team bench or in theor in the

warm-up area. (exception: medical issues)warm-up area. (exception: medical issues)

Rule: 5.2.2 page 18 NCAARule: 5.2.2 page 18 NCAA

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Situation 4 Situation 4 – The Coach stands behind their team’s bench – The Coach stands behind their team’s bench duringduring

play. The officials allow this.play. The officials allow this.

Correct. Correct. BUTBUT game interruptions nor line-up check game interruptions nor line-up check requests willrequests will

be acknowledged (whistled) unless the Coach isbe 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 NCAARules: 11.2.6.1 and 11.3.3.2 pages 42 and 43 NCAA

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Situation 5Situation 5 – The head coach and two assistant coaches – The head coach and two assistant coaches approachapproach

the court to instruct players while the ball is out ofthe 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 theCorrect. 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 NCAARule: 5.2.4.2 page 19 NCAA

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Situation 6Situation 6 – A coach wants to use a textured – A coach wants to use a textured volleyball that hasvolleyball that has

been approved for Men’s play by the been approved for Men’s play by the NCAA. TheNCAA. The

officials allow this.officials allow this.

Not correct. NYSPHSAA men’s volleyball programs Not correct. NYSPHSAA men’s volleyball programs use theuse the

NCAA rule book.NCAA rule book.

“ “The ball must be spherical…with a The ball must be spherical…with a smooth leathersmooth leather

or leather like cover…”or leather like cover…”

Rule: NYSPHSAA Boy’s Committee Rule: NYSPHSAA Boy’s Committee Rule 3.1.2 page 15 NCAA Rule 3.1.2 page 15 NCAA

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This is a textured ball and it is not approved for This is a textured ball and it is not approved for any level of playany level of play

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Situation 7Situation 7 – A coach requests a substitution. The substitute – A coach requests a substitution. The substitute quickly enters the substitution zone and the R2quickly enters the substitution zone and the R2

authorizes entry. Shortly thereafter and prior to authorizes entry. Shortly thereafter and prior to thethe R1’s whistle for service, a second substitution R1’s whistle for service, a second substitution entersenters

the substitution zone. The R2 denies the secondthe substitution zone. The R2 denies the second substitute and requests an improper request substitute and requests an improper request

sanctionsanction from the R1.from the R1.

Correct procedure.Correct procedure.

Rule: 6.2.2.4 page 22 NCAARule: 6.2.2.4 page 22 NCAA

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Situation 8Situation 8 – A player attempts to block a serve, – A player attempts to block a serve, however, the ball however, the ball

deflects off the blocker’s hands to a deflects off the blocker’s hands to a teammate in theteammate 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 Not correct. Blocking a served ball is a fault. Blocking isis the action of a player or players(s) close to the action of a player or players(s) close to thethe

net that deflects the ball coming from thenet 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 NCAARules: 14.6.6 and 14.6.1 pages 57 and 56 NCAA 26


Situation 9 Situation 9 – A player attempts to block an attack hit. The – A player attempts to block an attack hit. The blockerblocker

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 regain his/her balance and makes contact with thethe

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 Correct. The player in this situation, has not transitioned to thethe

next play.next play.

Rule: NYSCVOA Executive Committee Rule: NYSCVOA Executive Committee

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Situation 10Situation 10 – The receiving team shouts “jump” or “balls – The receiving team shouts “jump” or “balls up” atup” at

the moment of service contact. The R1 the moment of service contact. The R1 allows this.allows this.

Correct. Unless the receiving team is trying to distract the Correct. Unless the receiving team is trying to distract the server byserver by

shouting through the net at the moment of serviceshouting through the net at the moment of service

contact, communication among defensive contact, communication among defensive teammates isteammates is

allowed.allowed.

Rule: NYSCVOA Executive CommitteeRule: NYSCVOA Executive Committee28

NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis NYSCVOA Points of Emphasis 20152015

There are procedures that will be the same statewide. There are procedures that will be the same statewide.

A few examples:A few examples:

Pre-match protocolPre-match protocol Monitoring the warm-up period Monitoring the warm-up period Administering a substitutionAdministering a substitution Administering a time outAdministering a time out

These are concrete procedures. The practice should These are concrete procedures. The practice should not vary fromnot vary from

site to site or official to official.site to site or official to official.

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There are rules that are concrete and should not vary There are rules that are concrete and should not vary statewide. statewide.

A few examples:A few examples:

The size of the playing court The size of the playing court The net heightThe net height The ball pressureThe ball pressure Scoring the contestScoring the contest

The rules governing the few examples above are specific The rules governing the few examples above are specific and easily and easily

defended when questioned by a coach. defended when questioned by a coach.

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Some rules are not so clear and not easily explained, because theSome rules are not so clear and not easily explained, because theplay happens so fast…play happens so fast…

The Back-Row Setter The Back-Row Setter Rule 14.6.1 Rule 14.6.1 notenote page 56 NCAA page 56 NCAA

When does the back-row setter become a back-row blocker?When does the back-row setter become a back-row blocker?

In order to make this call, the official must know the following;In order to make this call, the official must know the following;

Is the setter back row?Is the setter back row?

Where was the ball contactedWhere was the ball contacted??

Who contacted the ball first or was it contacted at the sameWho contacted the ball first or was it contacted at the sametime?time?

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The setter is a back-row player and the fault is back-The setter is a back-row player and the fault is back-row blockrow block

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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?

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The setter is a back-row player and the fault is a The setter is a back-row player and the fault is a back-row blockback-row block

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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 theplayer is reaching above the height of the net (includingsimultaneous contact)

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The setter is a back-row player and the fault is a back-row block

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Is this a back-row block - or - illegally reaching beyond the net

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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.

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A more clear reaching beyond the net or blocking the set

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It is a fault to contact the opponent over the It is a fault to contact the opponent over the opponent’s team areaopponent’s team area

before or during the opponent’s attack hit.before or during the opponent’s attack hit.

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It is never legal to complete an attack-hit on a serve. Keep It is never legal to complete an attack-hit on a serve. Keep in mindin mind

the definition of attack hit when making this call.the definition of attack hit when making this call.

Rule 14.5.2 page 56 NCAARule 14.5.2 page 56 NCAA

It is never legal to initiate an attack-hit while the ball is It is never legal to initiate an attack-hit while the ball is completelycompletely

on the opponent’s side of the net. on the opponent’s side of the net.

If the initial contact is made on the attacker’s side of the If the initial contact is made on the attacker’s side of the net and the follow-through causes the attacker’s hand or 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 arm to cross the net it is not a fault; As long as the attacker does not contact the opponent or the net.attacker does not contact the opponent or the net.

Rule 14.5.3 page 56 NCAARule 14.5.3 page 56 NCAA41


Language that may help you sell the back-row/reaching Language that may help you sell the back-row/reaching over call:over call:

The ball was not completely above the height of the netThe ball was not completely above the height of the net Contact and the ball were below the height of the netContact and the ball were below the height of the net The player (front or back-row) never touched the ballThe player (front or back-row) never touched the ball It doesn’t matter if the player jumps or notIt doesn’t matter if the player jumps or not The ball broke the crossing space above the netThe ball broke the crossing space above the net It doesn’t need to be the whole ball, it can be just part It doesn’t need to be the whole ball, it can be just part

of the ballof the ball The ball never entered the crossing space above the netThe ball never entered the crossing space above the net The player just rotated to the front rowThe player just rotated to the front row

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NYSCVOA Top TenNYSCVOA Top Ten

10. Question # 35 – When checking Team B’s lineup 10. Question # 35 – When checking Team B’s lineup from near thefrom near the

score table, TheR2 finds B#12 on the court, but B#6 score table, TheR2 finds B#12 on the court, but B#6 is on the is on the

lineup sheet. This discovery would result in:lineup sheet. This discovery would result in:

A. A team yellow card delayA. A team yellow card delay

B. Team B’s #12 must remain in the game and charge the B. Team B’s #12 must remain in the game and charge the

team with a substitutionteam with a substitution

C. Change the lineup to include Team B #12 and no further C. Change the lineup to include Team B #12 and no further action is necessaryaction is necessary

D. Inform the coach that a substitution may be taken (#12 for D. Inform the coach that a substitution may be taken (#12 for #6) or the coach#6) or the coach

may put #6 on the court and no further action is necessarymay put #6 on the court and no further action is necessary

Answer: Answer: DD Rule 10.1.1.7 page 38 NCAA Rule 10.1.1.7 page 38 NCAA 43


9. Question #50 – A player in the right back 9. Question #50 – A player in the right back position on the court cannot be closer to the position on the court cannot be closer to the center line than:center line than:

A. All front row playersA. All front row players

B. The right front playerB. The right front player

C. The center front playerC. The center front player

D. Both B and CD. Both B and C

Answer: Answer: BB Rule 10.3.1.1 page 39 NCAA Rule 10.3.1.1 page 39 NCAA

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8. Question #41 – A served ball fails to reach the 8. Question #41 – A served ball fails to reach the net and contacts the floor outside the court net and contacts the floor outside the court boundaries. The R1’s signal should be:boundaries. The R1’s signal should be:

A. Out of bounds (signal 5)A. Out of bounds (signal 5)

B. Center line violation (signal 10)B. Center line violation (signal 10)

C. illegal serve (signal 17)C. illegal serve (signal 17)

D. touch the net with the hand on the side D. touch the net with the hand on the side of the faultof the fault

(signal 19b)(signal 19b)

Answer: Answer: DD signal 19b page 157 NCAA signal 19b page 157 NCAA45


7. 7. Question #49 – Team A won the rally and #12 rotates Question #49 – Team A won the rally and #12 rotates to the right back position and serves the ninth point. to the right back position and serves the ninth point. The scorer notifies the R2 that #12 served out of order. The scorer notifies the R2 that #12 served out of order. After checking the score sheet, the R2 determines that After checking the score sheet, the R2 determines that #12 is the correct server. The R2 realizes a rotation #12 is the correct server. The R2 realizes a rotation fault has occurred, but is unable to decipher where the fault has occurred, but is unable to decipher where the rotation fault happened. The ninth point:rotation fault happened. The ninth point:

A. Is removed and #12 continues to serve without sanctionA. Is removed and #12 continues to serve without sanction

B. remains, #12 continues to serve and Team A is B. remains, #12 continues to serve and Team A is sanctioned with a team delay warningsanctioned with a team delay warningC. remains, a point (winner of the rally) is awarded to Team C. remains, a point (winner of the rally) is awarded to Team

BBD. is removed, a point (winner of the rally) is awarded to D. is removed, a point (winner of the rally) is awarded to

Team BTeam B

Answer: Answer: D D Rule 10.3.2.5 page 40 NCAA Rule 10.3.2.5 page 40 NCAA

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6. Question #32 – The coach from Team A requests 6. Question #32 – The coach from Team A requests a third time out which is acknowledged and a third time out which is acknowledged and whistled by the R2. No other sanctions have whistled by the R2. No other sanctions have been issued in the set. This would result in:been issued in the set. This would result in:

A. An improper requestA. An improper request

B. A team delayB. A team delay

C. An individual red card to the coachC. An individual red card to the coach

D. An individual yellow card to the coachD. An individual yellow card to the coach

Answer: Answer: BB Rule 6.3.2.2 page 23 NCAA Rule 6.3.2.2 page 23 NCAA

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5. Question #48 – Which of the following faults is not 5. Question #48 – Which of the following faults is not the responsibility of the line judges?the responsibility of the line judges?

A. Signaling a line fault when the left front player is partiallyA. Signaling a line fault when the left front player is partially

off the court at the moment of service contactoff the court at the moment of service contact

B. The ball contacting the antenna during a rallyB. The ball contacting the antenna during a rally

C. A ball contacting the floor when a player is attempting toC. 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 boundsD. A ball contacting a player before going out of bounds

Answer: Answer: AA Rules 18.5.2.1.1, 18.5.2.1.5, 18.5.2.1.6 Rules 18.5.2.1.1, 18.5.2.1.5, 18.5.2.1.6

pages 71-72 NCAApages 71-72 NCAA

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4. Question #22 – A participant and/or coach must provide 4. Question #22 – A participant and/or coach must provide aa

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 device worn during competition beyond the scope of the rulerule

book.book.

Answer: Answer: IncorrectIncorrect Rule NYS Modification page 9 Rule NYS Modification page 9 ManualManual

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3. Question #33 – Team B’s libero received a tipped ball in the3. Question #33 – Team B’s libero received a tipped ball in the

attack (front) zone. The ball goes to B#12 (the left front) attack (front) zone. The ball goes to B#12 (the left front) whowho

attacks the ball from above the height of the net for a kill onattacks the ball from above the height of the net for a kill on

Team A’s court. The R1:Team A’s court. The R1:

A. Allows play to continueA. Allows play to continue

B. Signals illegal attack on the liberoB. Signals illegal attack on the libero

C. Signals illegal attack on B#12C. Signals illegal attack on B#12

D. None of the aboveD. None of the above

Answer: Answer: B B Rule 12.1.2.4 and signal 24 pages 47 and 159 Rule 12.1.2.4 and signal 24 pages 47 and 159 NCAA NCAA

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2. Question #36 – Team A’s back row setter jumps 2. Question #36 – Team A’s back row setter jumps and sets a ball that is completely above the height and sets a ball that is completely above the height of the net and in the plane. The ball is contacted of the net and in the plane. The ball is contacted simultaneously by the setter and a front row simultaneously by the setter and a front row player from Team B. The R1 whistles and signals:player from Team B. The R1 whistles and signals:

A. An illegal back row blockA. An illegal back row block

B. An illegal back row attackB. An illegal back row attack

C. Illegally reaching over the netC. Illegally reaching over the net

D. A replayD. A replay

Answer: Answer: AA Rule 14.6.1 Rule 14.6.1 notenote page 56 NCAA page 56 NCAA

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1. Question #42 – The correct signal for a player 1. Question #42 – The correct signal for a player standing off thestanding off the

court at the moment of service contact is:court at the moment of service contact is:

A. Position fault (signal 22)A. Position fault (signal 22)

B. Line fault (signal 10)B. Line fault (signal 10)

C. Out of bounds (signal 5)C. Out of bounds (signal 5)

D. Any of the above are correctD. Any of the above are correct

Answer: Answer: B B signal 10 page 154 NCAA signal 10 page 154 NCAA

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