#High school volleyball referee signals manual

Rationale: Establishes that both verbal and non-verbal signals for a time-out are permitted.ġ2-2-5a: Adds that assistant coaches may stand during a dead ball situation and ask the second referee to verify the number of substitutions used by their team.

#High school volleyball referee signals manual

Rationale: Aligns language in the Case Book and Officials Manual that requires playing captains to be indicated on the lineup.ġ1-2-1: Allows requests for time-outs by the head coach or playing captain to be signaled or verbalized. Rationale: Allows the match to continue without interruption until the second referee is notified and can verify the improper server/illegal replacement during the next dead ball.ħ-1-2c (NEW): Requires the head coach to indicate the playing captain with a “C” next to the player’s number on the lineup. Rationale: Allows for multiple and eliminates size restrictions of manufacturer logos/trademarks/references on the uniform waistband ONLY, minimizing issues related to illegal uniform bottoms.ĥ-6-3b, e 5-7-3e: Eliminates the sounding of the audio device when an improper server or an illegal libero replacement is recognized by the official’s table and establishes that the official scorer shall notify the second referee during the first dead ball. Rationale: Creates inclusivity of hair styles while maintaining that the risk of injury to the athlete, teammates and opponents should not be compromised.Ĥ-2-1f: Eliminates the manufacturer logo/trademark/reference restrictions on the waistband ONLY of the uniform bottom. Rationale: Clarifies that state associations have the authority to determine the action and/or penalty(s), if necessary, to address these issues.Ĥ-1-6: Allows hair adornments provided they are securely fastened and do not present a safety hazard while eliminating the length limitation of 2 inches for bobby pins, flat clips and flat barrettes. The assistant coach that stands may change throughout the match, but only one can stand at a time.Ģ-1-1, 2-1-3, 2-1-4, 2-1-5, 2-1-6, 10-2-1Ĭlick here for NFHS 2022-2023 volleyball rule changesģ-1-3 PENALTY, 4-2 PENALTY 3: Adds language allowing state associations to determine the appropriate action/penalty when padding requirements are not met and a team does not have six legal uniforms. Rationale: Allows an assistant coach to stand and coach during dead-ball situations in addition to the head coach. Rationale: Creates consistency by allowing either a verbal or non-verbal signal for as substitution.ġ2-2-6: Establishes that one assistant coach may stand within the coaching zone to provide instruction during dead-ball situations only.

Rationale: Clarifies legal numbers and eliminates confusion when signaling while aligning with other rules codes.ġ0-2-1: Allows requests for substitution by the head coach to be signaled or verbalized.

Rationale: Maintains consistency with current trends of other NFHS and volleyball rules codes.Ĥ-2-4b: Eliminates the use of uniform numbers with a leading zero (01, 02, 03, etc.) beginning in 2028. Rationale: Defines and clarifies the area in which coaches may stand.Ĥ-1-7: Allows small, secured stud or post jewelry to be worn above the chin. Click here for NFHS 2023-2024 volleyball rule changesĢ-1-9 (NEW), 12-2-5: Creates a coaching zone defined by the libero replacement zone extending beyond the end line and sideline extended.