1. IM Volleyball Rules Fall 2017

2. Players Indoor IM Volleyball is 6 vs. 6
Must have the minimum of 4 players to start the game
CoRec Modifications:
4 player: 2:2 ratio
5 player: 3:2 ratio
6 player: 4:2 ratio
The higher number is the max of any one gender you may have on the field/court at a time. Teams must have at least 1 of another gender and meet the minimum total number for each sport to avoid a forfeit. 

3. Rules Overview
THE GAME
A match will consist of best two of three RALLY SCORE games.
- A point is awarded on each service.
- For example: When a fault is committed by the
receiving team, a point is awarded to the serving
team.

4. The winning score shall be 25 points in games one and two
The winning score shall be 25 points in games one and two. Teams must win with a two-point advantage (Example: If score is 27-25; 25-23; 26-24).In the deciding game (third game) the winning score is 15 points and with a two point advantage
- Deuce rule will apply to all games, no cap.

5. One team captain will call the toss of the coin / even-odd number/ rochambeau. The winner of the toss chooses:
a. Serve / Receive or
b. Team area for the first game.
The loser of the toss shall choose the remaining option. The captain of the team not calling the toss for the first game shall call the toss for the deciding game.

6. After each game of the match the teams will change playing areas.
No timeouts will be allowed.
Teams not ready to play 5 minutes of the scheduled match time will forfeit the match and the $20.00 forfeit fee assessed.

7. THE SERVICE
Both feet of the server must remain behind the end line of the court.
If the served ball touches the net and crosses into the opponents court area, it is considered to be a playable serve and action continues.
The server must contact the ball within eight (8) seconds after the official whistles for service.
Only one toss or release of the ball.

8. BOUNDARIES AND BOUNDARY VIOLATIONS
The ball is out of bounds when it touches any surface , object, or ground outside of the court. A ball touching the line of the court is considered good.
Any ball that hits the ceiling or overhead obstructions is live, including the baskets. A ball contacting a wall or divider curtain is dead.

9. Crossing the Center Line Within the Court Boundaries: It is not a fault to contact the opponent's team court with a part of the body as long as it does not interfere with the play or contact someone on the other team .

10. CONTACT
The ball may be contacted with any part of the body including the feet.
Each team is allowed the maximum of three successive team contacts of the ball in order to return the ball to the opponent’s area.
Multiple contacts (example: a double) on the first play of the ball is legal.

11. BLOCKING
Blocking may only be done by the three players who are in the front row positions.
The block does NOT count as one of the three allowed touches.
It is illegal to block or attack a serve.
ATTACK-HIT (SPIKING)
Back row players are eligible to spike the ball only if the player is behind the 3 meter line at the time of the spike or if the takeoff for the spike was clearly behind the attack line.

12. NET VIOLATIONS
It is a fault to touch any part of the net or the antennas, except for contact by a player’s hair and insignificant contact by a player not involved in the action of playing the ball.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Players can only enter the court after their team has been awarded a side out.
Players may only enter the court in position 1 (serving position or right back) or position 4 (the first rotation into the front row or left front).

13. CO-REC PLAY (REGULAR STYLE)
Net height is 2.43 meters (7’11-5/8”)
Serving order and positions on the court must alternate of male-female or vice versa.
When the ball is played more than once by a team, one of these contacts must be by a member of the opposite gender.

14. No male player may participate in a block
No male player may participate in a block. The male player functions as a setter and defensive player primarily, but may attack the ball when as a back row player provided it is legally attacked from behind the three meter line
RES HALL PLAY/ OPEN REC
There is no gender restrictions. However, we encourage 3 girls and 3 guys to provide equal level of play throughout.

15. IM Sports Volleyball FairPlay Rating Guidelines
The UC Davis FairPlay program was instituted to ensure that all participants in Intramural Sports have the opportunity to have the most enjoyable experience as possible. Teams in IM play should not have to contend with ‘trash talking’, excessively rough play or other forms of unsportsmanlike conduct.
An average fair play rating below a 3.5 renders a team ineligible for the playoffs
Fair Play Rating
To receive a ranking of “4" – No warning given. (Above Average) Team displays above average sportsmanship: All players respectfully address official/s about rule interpretations and calls. Captain exhibits full control over him/herself, their team and fans. No team members engage in dangerous play or trash talking. Team members actively assist in getting games started on time (e.g. all players are signed in and ready to start at scheduled game time). Team substitutes stay beyond volleyball boundary lines and observe rules regarding proper substitution procedures. Team makes an active effort to learn and comply with IM policy and game protocol.
Teams begin with a FairPlay of a 4.
To receive a ranking of "3" – Team has to be warned about conduct. Team engages in a limited amount of verbal complaints to official/s, and some players may show minor dissension. The team captain exhibits control over teammates and him/herself. Opposing teams communicate with one another as long as it is not detrimental to the spirit of the game (e.g. team members rarely engage in trash talking or taunting). Team members do not retaliate towards participants and/or spectators.

16. To receive a ranking of "2" – Game has to be stopped for captain to control his/her team’s conduct. (Below Average and not eligible for playoffs) Team displays below average sportsmanship: Team consistently engages in verbal dissent of official/s, opponents, teammates and spectators. The team captain exhibits little or no control over teammates, spectators and/or him/herself (e.g. throwing/kicking the volleyball out of frustration). Team members engage in excessive trash talking that is offensive and disrespectful. Game gets out of hand to the point where IM staff may need to intervene.
To receive a ranking of "1" – Player(s) is/are ejected and/or game has to be suspended. (Unacceptable and not eligible for playoffs) Team displays poor sportsmanship and completely uncooperative. Captain has no control over him/herself, teammates and/or spectators. Team creates an unsafe and hostile environment to the point where supervisor and/or official/s have to step in and the stop the game (e.g. verbal and physical threats, punching, fighting). Other examples may include multiple warnings or joining in an altercation that has started (e.g. the bench, spectators, or other participants leaving their respective areas).

17. Thank you!