RULES

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COURT AND EQUIPMENT

The standard volleyball court is 30 feet wide by 60 feet long. This court area
is divided in half to form sides for each team. Within each half, lines are marked to
designate the attack line, which is marked 10 feet from the center dividing line of
the court. The volleyball net is set at 8 feet in height for men and 7 feet 4 inches for
women's games. The net supports are placed 3 feet outside the baseline at the
center of the court for a total extended net length of 36 feet. A regulation volleyball
must weigh 9 to 10 oz.

GAME BASICS
Each team consists of four to six players that rotate clockwise through the
available positions on their side of the net. The team rotates with each serve and no
person can serve more than once in succession. Games are played to a total of 25
points with play continuing until one team wins by two points or more. Volleyball
rules allow for "best of" matches of three to five games. Each team is allowed to hit
the ball three times on their side of the side before returning the ball over the net. A
player cannot hit the ball more than once during the time the ball in on his or her
side of the net. Volleyball rules prevent players from carrying, palming or throwing
the ball. The first serve of a game is determined by volleying the ball back and
forth. Players are permitted to play the ball of the net during a volley and serve.
Front attack players are allowed to switch positions after the opponent has served.

SERVING
Volleyball rules for serving begin with player positioning behind the end lines
of the court. Serves can be either underhand or overhand and should clear the top
of the net, although grazing the net is allowed. During serves, the volleyball should
be visible to the opponents at all times. Serves should be returned by a bump hit to
encourage volleying. Players are not permitted to set up or attack on return serve
volleys.

SCORING
Teams score points when the volleyball hits the ground both inside and
outside the volleyball court. Some common methods of scoring include setting up
hits to aim at the weaker players on the team, aiming for vacant areas on the court
or spiking the ball close in to the opponent's side of the net.

VIOLATIONS
An official oversees volleyball rules and regulations during league play.
Officiating consists of watching for basic violations as well as checking equipment
and the court for proper set up. Players are not allowed to step over the end line
during a serve and it's considered a violation if a player cannot serve over the net.

Touching the net or reaching under the net is a violation except in two specific
instances. Players are allowed to touch the net on follow-through of a close-in hit
and during a block. Reaching over the net is discouraged.

DUTIES
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OFFICIALS
REFEREES
The referee is the individual at the center of the court, dressed in black and
white stripes. A referee's duties include signaling when a rally begins and ends. The
referee is responsible for officially recognizing team requests, substitutions, timeouts and communicating with the coaches at the appropriate times. There are often
multiple referees in a match, according to the Strength and Power for Volleyball
website.

SCOREKEEPER
The scorekeeper creates official records of volleyball games. Before play
begins, the scorekeeper records team and player information. Once the game
begins, scorekeepers not only track points, but also player substitutions, sanctions
and time-outs. The scorekeeper keeps an eye on the individual serving the ball to
track the rotation and notify referees of potential lapses. At the close of the game,
the scorekeeper records the final score of the game.

ASSISTANT SCOREKEEPER
The assistant scorekeeper or libero tracker is responsible for updating the
scoreboard and keeping an eye on the libero. The libero tracking duty was added in
1999. This individual records changes in the libero rotation, notifying referees when
problems occur in the rotation.

LINE JUDGES
There are usually two line judges, one at either end of the court, usually in
opposite corners. Line judges work with the referees, signaling to assist in making
judgment calls. These officials often use flags to signal when a ball is in or out, hits
the antennae of the net, or when the server commits a foot fault, or steps outside
the line as they serve.

CERTIFICATION FOR VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS

Two organizations provide certification for volleyball officials at the collegiate
and professional levels, USA Volleyball and the Professional Association of Volleyball
Officials. Each organization offers certification, but PAVO is generally responsible for
certification of officials in women's collegiate volleyball. PAVO offers national
scorekeeper, line judge and referee certifications. USA Volleyball offers training for
referees at the professional level. The organization also appoints scorekeepers at
the national level.

VOLLEYBALL

HAND
SIGNALS

POINT
Raise arm on the side of the team earning the point, and extend one finger.

RESERVE (REPLAY)
Hold fists close together at chest with thumbs up.

SIDE OUT
Extend the arm toward team that will serve, with palm perpendicular to the floor.

DOUBLE HIT
Raise arm, extend forefinger and middle finger. Make the signal on the side of the
team that committed the fault.

ILLEGAL BLOCK OR SCREEN

Raise both arms, elbows bent, palms facing forward. Then indicate the player who
committed the fault.

FOOT FAULT
Point to the end line with open hand, palm perpendicular to the floor. Make the
signal on the side of the team that committed the fault.

BALL CROSSING UNDER NET

Point to the center line with open hand, palm facing net and do a little swoop as to
indicate the ball went under the net. Make the signal on the side of the team that
made the fault.

PLAYER CROSSING CENTER LINE

(same as 7, just to indicate the player crossed under the net).
Incorrect rotation: Make clockwise circular motion with index finger. Then indicate
player(s) comminting the fault.

BALL OUT
Raise arms vertically and parralel, bent at elbow, palms facing body.

BALL IN
Point hand at an angle downwards on the side the ball hit the floor with your palm
facing away from you perpendicular to the floor.

NET VIOLATION
Touch net with open palm on the side of the team committing the fault. Then
indicate the player that touched the net. If it was a serve that didn't go over, just
touch the net.

TIME OUT
Form hands in the shape of a T, then indicate the team making the request.

TIP
Hold one arm verticallywith palm forward. Brush fingertipswith onther palm held
horizontally.
Backrow Attack: Make forward swinging motion with forearm. Then indicate the
player committing the fault.

SUBSTITUTION
Rotate fists around each other in a curcular motion. Then indicate the team making
the request.

FOUR HITS
Raise arm with palm facing forward with thumb across palm and extend remaing
fingers on the side of the team committing the fault.

END OF GAME OR MATCH

Cross forearms across chest, open palms on shoulders.

REQUIREME
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SIGNING
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SUBMITTED TO:

SIR. EMIL CRUZ

SUBMITTED BY:

NORELIE D. CASTILLO