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2008 Volleyball Rules 2008 Volleyball Rules
MeetingMeeting
On-Line MeetingsOn-Line Meetings
On-line meetings will be available in On-line meetings will be available in football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball and softball.track, baseball and softball.
Volleyball will be added in 2009Volleyball will be added in 2009
We hope you will find this to be a We hope you will find this to be a great alternative.great alternative.
Complete On Line Complete On Line Registration Now Registration Now
Available!Available! If you took advantage of this option If you took advantage of this option
– THANKS!– THANKS!
Easy and ConvenientEasy and Convenient
Saves time and $$Saves time and $$
Give it a try!Give it a try!
Officials MUST Be Registered!
Complete ALL stepsComplete ALL steps– Paperwork & feePaperwork & fee– Meeting & testMeeting & test
Only work with registered officialsOnly work with registered officials
Contact MSHSL Office with Contact MSHSL Office with violationsviolations
Penalty = SuspensionPenalty = Suspension
Major Liability Issues!Major Liability Issues!
For non-registered officialFor non-registered official For registered officials who work with For registered officials who work with
non-registerednon-registered For schools, AD’s and CoachesFor schools, AD’s and Coaches Not fair to other officialsNot fair to other officials Officials = IntegrityOfficials = Integrity What about the kids???What about the kids???
Check Officials DirectoryCheck Officials Directory
Associations must only assign Associations must only assign registered officialsregistered officials
Schools must only use registered Schools must only use registered officialsofficials
Non-registered = scrimmage Non-registered = scrimmage Game cannot be made upGame cannot be made up Be sure to check the directory Be sure to check the directory afterafter
the test deadline of the test deadline of August 26!August 26!
Selection of Section Selection of Section OfficialsOfficials
More consistency between sectionsMore consistency between sections Fair opportunities for officialsFair opportunities for officials Task force is working on this issueTask force is working on this issue
Section Officials Section Officials ContinuedContinued
Developing Guidelines & PoliciesDeveloping Guidelines & Policies– Rotation for at least semifinals & Rotation for at least semifinals &
championshipschampionships– Use of ratings/coaches input/association Use of ratings/coaches input/association
inputinput– More info from MSHSL to SectionsMore info from MSHSL to Sections
More changes in future?More changes in future?
Coaches Rating OfficialsCoaches Rating Officials
Several adjustmentsSeveral adjustments
Rating of individual areas will Rating of individual areas will
determine overall ratingdetermine overall rating
Some changes in the areas to be Some changes in the areas to be ratedrated
Rating OfficialsRating Officials
Officials – thanks for entering Officials – thanks for entering schedules!schedules!
Coaches thanks for rating!Coaches thanks for rating!– For being fair and objective!For being fair and objective!
Remember that this is a ratingRemember that this is a rating– COMPARECOMPARE to other officials that you see to other officials that you see
Officials Rating SchoolsOfficials Rating Schools
Popular and useful!Popular and useful!
Only rate site mgm’t for home teamOnly rate site mgm’t for home team– No rating for games at neutral sitesNo rating for games at neutral sites
Comments will be tied to the gamesComments will be tied to the games– More useful for schoolsMore useful for schools– Make objective comments not editorialsMake objective comments not editorials
Officials Rating SchoolsOfficials Rating Schools
File Incident reports File Incident reports – for any rating of 1– for any rating of 1
Thanks Officials!Thanks Officials!– For providing this For providing this
feedbackfeedback– For being fair and For being fair and
objective!objective!
School RatingsSchool Ratings
Composite scores available to Composite scores available to schoolsschools
Use for comparisonsUse for comparisons
Use for incentives and recognition!Use for incentives and recognition!
We are making a difference!We are making a difference!
Tournament CardTournament Card
Benefit now available to officialsBenefit now available to officials
$25 -- good at most section & state $25 -- good at most section & state eventsevents
Attend games and watch other Attend games and watch other officials!officials!
Recruit!Recruit!
Shortages are a challengeShortages are a challenge
Officials RecruitOfficials Recruit
Coaches RecruitCoaches Recruit
Former athletes (especially college)Former athletes (especially college)
Retain!Retain!
Key to shortage of Officials!Key to shortage of Officials!
Coaches – treat officials with Coaches – treat officials with respect!respect!
Give positive constructive feedbackGive positive constructive feedback
Lower levelsLower levels
OfficialsOfficials
ListenListen Treat coaches, athletes & fans Treat coaches, athletes & fans
with respect with respect Be confident, but not arrogant!Be confident, but not arrogant! Help train and mentor new officialsHelp train and mentor new officials
Training OpportunitiesTraining Opportunities
More training opportunitiesMore training opportunities
More training requirementsMore training requirements
Improved officials = improved contests = Improved officials = improved contests = better for fans = better for coaches = better for fans = better for coaches = most importantly -- better for student most importantly -- better for student athletes!athletes!
Rules & PoliciesRules & Policies
Coaches – check the Rules and Policies for Coaches – check the Rules and Policies for VolleyballVolleyball
On Line – go to VB Activity pageOn Line – go to VB Activity page
Click on Rules & Policies – Info CenterClick on Rules & Policies – Info Center
Regular season & Tournament rules and Regular season & Tournament rules and policiespolicies
Rule InterpretationsRule Interpretations
The MSHSL is the sole and The MSHSL is the sole and exclusive source of binding rule exclusive source of binding rule interpretations for contests interpretations for contests involving member schools.involving member schools.
Questions concerning rules and Questions concerning rules and their official interpretations should their official interpretations should be directed to one of the Volleyball be directed to one of the Volleyball Rule Interpreters as listed at the Rule Interpreters as listed at the end of this meeting.end of this meeting.
Universal Hygiene Universal Hygiene Protocol for All SportsProtocol for All Sports
Shower immediately after all Shower immediately after all competition and practicecompetition and practice
Wash all workout clothes after practiceWash all workout clothes after practiceWash personal gear, such as knee Wash personal gear, such as knee
pads, periodicallypads, periodicallyDon’t share towels or personal hygiene Don’t share towels or personal hygiene
products with othersproducts with othersRefrain from cosmetic shavingRefrain from cosmetic shaving
Major Editorial ChangesMajor Editorial Changes
Rule 1-2-3 Rule 1-2-3
- Improvement in wording that each - Improvement in wording that each team is team is entitled to a maximum entitled to a maximum of two of two time-outs per gametime-outs per game
Rule 4-1-Pen 1 Rule 4-1-Pen 1
- Clarifies the referee shall convey - Clarifies the referee shall convey directions to players directions to players by way of the by way of the coachcoach if directing player(s) to remove if directing player(s) to remove jewelryjewelry
Major Editorial ChangesMajor Editorial Changes Rule 5-4-3b(9) Rule 5-4-3b(9)
- Brought forward from the Officials Manual that - Brought forward from the Officials Manual that the second referee shall check the lineup for the second referee shall check the lineup for each game each game from his/her lineup card. Once the from his/her lineup card. Once the lineup is verified the libero may now enter the lineup is verified the libero may now enter the courtcourt
Rule 10-3-5Rule 10-3-5
- Deletes language that the first referee has the - Deletes language that the first referee has the sole determination if a player is unconscious or sole determination if a player is unconscious or apparently unconscious. The procedure is apparently unconscious. The procedure is covered elsewhere in the rulescovered elsewhere in the rules
Major Editorial ChangesMajor Editorial Changes Rule 11-4-2Rule 11-4-2
- Updated language and procedure to handle - Updated language and procedure to handle situation when it is detected a player is situation when it is detected a player is bleeding or has any blood on uniform bleeding or has any blood on uniform
Line Judge SignalsLine Judge Signals
- Corrected illustration for line violation- Corrected illustration for line violation Official Signal #9 Official Signal #9
- Illegal Block/Screening – - Illegal Block/Screening – Changed Changed “arms” to “hands” (Raise both “arms” to “hands” (Raise both handshands to head to head height…)height…)
NETS – Rule 3-1-1NETS – Rule 3-1-1
By rule, school names or other forms By rule, school names or other forms of advertising are not allowed on the of advertising are not allowed on the top of the nets.top of the nets.
Top of nets must be “plain white.”Top of nets must be “plain white.”
Practice OK – Games not OKPractice OK – Games not OK
NETS CONTINUEDNETS CONTINUED
Change the net or cover with tapeChange the net or cover with tape
File incident report with League File incident report with League OfficeOffice
Name or logo of net mfg. or school is Name or logo of net mfg. or school is OK if on the side of the netOK if on the side of the net
Risk Minimization During Risk Minimization During Warm-ups Warm-ups
During a team warm-up period all personnel During a team warm-up period all personnel actively conducting the warm-up activities actively conducting the warm-up activities should be properly attired for the duties should be properly attired for the duties required.required.
Special attention should be given to ensure that Special attention should be given to ensure that auxiliary personnel are wearing appropriate auxiliary personnel are wearing appropriate footwear for active participation and electronics footwear for active participation and electronics such as music devices and cell phones are not such as music devices and cell phones are not being used.being used.
Illegal Libero Replacement Illegal Libero Replacement Penalties Penalties
An illegal libero replacement occurring before An illegal libero replacement occurring before the whistle/signal for serve is an the whistle/signal for serve is an unnecessary unnecessary delaydelay..
Once the referee whistles and signals for serve Once the referee whistles and signals for serve
an illegal libero replacement is considered an illegal libero replacement is considered illegal alignmentillegal alignment and a loss of rally/point is and a loss of rally/point is awarded to the opponent. awarded to the opponent.
If the illegal libero replacement is not detected If the illegal libero replacement is not detected
until contact of the serve the penalty is also until contact of the serve the penalty is also illegal alignment.illegal alignment.
Officials’ Signals and Mechanics Officials’ Signals and Mechanics
Proper execution of signals and Proper execution of signals and mechanics by officials are essential in mechanics by officials are essential in communicating game decisions.communicating game decisions.
Signals are intended to clearly Signals are intended to clearly communicate violations and results.communicate violations and results.
Signals should be precise and clearly Signals should be precise and clearly visible.visible.
Officials’ Signals and Mechanics Officials’ Signals and Mechanics
Special attention should be given to Special attention should be given to reviewing signals such as the proper reviewing signals such as the proper technique and hand placement for technique and hand placement for the line violation (signal #2) and ball the line violation (signal #2) and ball lands in bounds (signal #13), as well lands in bounds (signal #13), as well as the situations in which ball as the situations in which ball touched (signal #10) and out-of-touched (signal #10) and out-of-bounds (signal #14) should be used.bounds (signal #14) should be used.
Fan Behavior and Fan Behavior and Respect for the Game Respect for the Game
Good sporting conduct is an integral part of the Good sporting conduct is an integral part of the interscholastic volleyball program. interscholastic volleyball program.
The rules of volleyball state that any type of The rules of volleyball state that any type of cheering, yelling, or other actions which are cheering, yelling, or other actions which are done in a manner to disconcert, be derogatory done in a manner to disconcert, be derogatory or taunting toward the opposing team or a or taunting toward the opposing team or a specific player is considered inappropriate. specific player is considered inappropriate.
Cheering and other support should always be Cheering and other support should always be positive. positive.
Inappropriate behavior, if not addressed allows Inappropriate behavior, if not addressed allows a loss of respect for the game and the players.a loss of respect for the game and the players.
Libero Uniform in Contrasting Libero Uniform in Contrasting Color Color
It is essential that the top is in sharp contrasting It is essential that the top is in sharp contrasting color to the color(s) used in the uniform top of color to the color(s) used in the uniform top of the libero’s teammates. the libero’s teammates.
If a style of uniform is being worn which has a If a style of uniform is being worn which has a pattern of colors it may be wise to consider a pattern of colors it may be wise to consider a single contrasting color top for the libero. single contrasting color top for the libero.
When using home and away uniforms, if the When using home and away uniforms, if the colors are similar (dark green for home and colors are similar (dark green for home and black for away) the libero top would not be black for away) the libero top would not be legal. legal.
When purchasing uniforms the libero uniform When purchasing uniforms the libero uniform requirements must be taken into consideration.requirements must be taken into consideration.
Libero Uniform in Contrasting Libero Uniform in Contrasting Color Color
Home
Away
If the libero wears the “Away” uniform top at a home match is it a legal libero uniform?
NFHS VolleyballNFHS Volleyball
The Rules Book and Case The Rules Book and Case Book can be ordered:Book can be ordered:– online at online at
www.nfhs.comwww.nfhs.com – calling 1-800-776-calling 1-800-776-
34623462
REMINDERSREMINDERS
Coaches CoachCoaches Coach
Officials OfficiateOfficials Officiate
Respect the difficult job you each have Respect the difficult job you each have
Not adversaries Not adversaries – You are on the same side!You are on the same side!– Serve the kids!Serve the kids!
Keep Working to Keep Working to Improve!Improve!
We are Making Progress!We are Making Progress!
Make every event in Make every event in Minnesota a positive Minnesota a positive
experience!experience!
For Coaches OnlyFor Coaches Only Upload, Schedule, & RosterUpload, Schedule, & Roster Post Results ImmediatelyPost Results Immediately E-Mail Team Photo, Certify Roster, E-Mail Team Photo, Certify Roster,
Season Record, Photo IDSeason Record, Photo ID Deadline to certify program info.:Deadline to certify program info.:
Wednesday, October 29thWednesday, October 29th When you team qualifies for state, When you team qualifies for state,
updated statistics are required by updated statistics are required by Sunday, Nov. 2 , 8 a.m.
OfficialsOfficials
Remember to pick up your Test Code from the Rules Clinician before you from the Rules Clinician before you leave!leave!
You must have this code in order to take You must have this code in order to take the on-line test!the on-line test!
Tests must be completed by Tests must be completed by August 26August 26
COACHESCOACHES
You MUST pick up an attendance code!You MUST pick up an attendance code!
Go on line and register your Go on line and register your attendance! attendance!
Deadline is Deadline is August 26!August 26!
Remember to pick up the sheet!Remember to pick up the sheet!
MSHSL Rule InterpretersMSHSL Rule Interpreters Henry Gerth-(507) 454-8128 Henry Gerth-(507) 454-8128 (h)(h) (507) 474-7450 (507) 474-7450 (w)(w) henry@blossom-henry@blossom-
publishing.compublishing.com
Robbie Goodmund-(507) 532-6654 Robbie Goodmund-(507) 532-6654 (h)(h) (507) 537-6920 (507) 537-6920 (w)(w)
Deb Jacobson-(218) 681-6604 (h)Deb Jacobson-(218) 681-6604 (h) [email protected]@mncable.net
Linda Joseph-(612) 827-5457 Linda Joseph-(612) 827-5457 (h)(h) [email protected]@msn.com
Doug Lothenbach-(218) 525-6309 Doug Lothenbach-(218) 525-6309 (h)(h) (218) 529-5111 (218) 529-5111 (w) (w) [email protected]@hotmail.com
Pam Macias-(763) 535-7290 Pam Macias-(763) 535-7290 (h)(h) (952) 955-0673 (952) 955-0673 (w)(w) [email protected]@wm.k12.mn.us
Patsy Slegh-(320) 352-6130Patsy Slegh-(320) 352-6130(h)(h) (320) 352-2258 x198 (320) 352-2258 x198(w) (w) [email protected][email protected]
Can also be found on the MSHSL web siteCan also be found on the MSHSL web site
For what you do!For what you do!
Have a Great Season!Have a Great Season!
