1. Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis
Volleyball
Rules Changes
Major Editorial Changes
Points of Emphasis
Welcome To The 2013 IHSAA On-line Rule Interpretation Meeting for volleyball. To insure that your participation in this on-line rules meeting meets the IHSAA criteria for mandatory attendance, you must view the entire presentation and correctly answer the questions placed throughout the power point. You will not be able to move forward without answering the questions with 100% accuracy. Let’s begin.

2. Equipment and Accessories Rule 4-1-4
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The coach should confirm with the first referee the legality of any piece of equipment.
It is now permissible for a player to have a towel tucked into the waistband, providing it does not frequently fall to the floor.
If this occurs, unnecessary delay shall be assessed the offending team and the towel shall be removed.
Although electronic devices may be used as coaching tools, no such device shall be used by a player while on the court.
Equipment or accessories shall not provide a competitive advantage or present safety concern
A towel tucked in the waistband is not automatically illegal if it poses no risk, such as frequently falling out
It is illegal to use electronic devices during play to directly communicate with a player(s) on the court

3. Line Judges Rule 5-1-1, NOTE
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A. All line judges shall be provided by the host school
• State association policy may determine otherwise
B. All authorized officials shall be secured and trained in advance of the match by the host school
• Timer, scorer, libero tracker and line judges

4. Signal Sequence Rule 5-2-1
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This change allows the scorer to record the score immediately and then prepare for other responsibilities such as recording time-outs, substitutions, etc.
The flow of play is more consistent, as there is no delay as to which team shall serve next.
NEW SEQUENCE
OLD SEQUENCE
Following the whistle to signal the end of the rally by the first referee, he/she shall indicate the result of the rally (point or replay), followed by the nature of the fault
The second referee mirrors the first referee’s signals, except for a net serve

5. Signal Sequence Rule 5-2-1b
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A player’s number may be displayed for a net fault.
If a fault is whistled by the second referee, he/she moves to the side of net of team in violation, indicates the nature of the fault and the player at fault, if necessary. The first referee, if in agreement, will indicate the result of the play (point or replay), followed by the nature of the fault and the player at fault, if necessary. The second referee will mirror the first referee for result of play.

6. Signal Sequence Rule 5-2-2
When a double fault occurs, either referee indicates the nature of the fault and, if necessary, the players at fault
First referee then indicates the result of the play (9-7-2, Penalty 2), which is mirrored by the second referee
This slide indicates that when a doouble fault occurs, either referee indicates the nature of the fault and, if necessary, the players at fault; the first referee then indicates the result of the play, which is mirrored by the second referee.

7. Court Protocol Rules 5-4-4b, e and 9-2-3
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Score of the set/match is confirmed.
First referee whistles, signals end-of-set/match.
There is a second whistle by the first referee and the signal to change courts or go to the team benches.
If it is the end of the match, the teams are simply released to follow local or state end-of-match protocol.
With the score confirmed as the set/match point, teams no longer need to be directed to their end lines, but will change courts or go to their appropriate benches as directed by the first referee. Time delay is eliminated.

8. Deciding Set Coin Toss Rule 5-4-4d
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The new deciding set coin toss protocol is illustrated on this slide. The first referee whistles, signals end of set and directs teams to their benches; the second referee double whistles and raises a coin in the air to signal the captains to the officials' table for the coin toss; the second referee then communicates the result of the coin toss, then signals indicating team placements on court for the final set; the first referee signals team placement for the final set.
There is a new protocol, whistle sequence and use of signals between first and second referees to call for captains for a deciding set coin toss
First referee whistles, signals end-of-set and directs teams to their benches
Second referee double whistles and raises coin in the air to signal captains to officials’ table for coin toss
Second referee communicates result of the toss, then signals indicating team placement on courts for final set
First referee signals team placement for final set

9. Second Referee Responsibilities Rule 5-5-3b(18)
It is more efficient for the second referee to verify set and match results.
By verifying the final set score, the second referee, in practicality, is verifying match results.
Following each set, the second referee initials the scoresheet to verify the score
He/She now initials at the end of the match to verify the match results

10. Electronic Devices Rules 9-2-1, 11-3-2
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Technology advancements in the area of electronic devices (audio and video) are easy to use and readily accessible.
Their use can be a good coaching tool when used in the proper fashion.
Contest officials should be responsible for what takes place in playable area and not monitoring who is using what device and in what area.
In the second PlayPic, the coach is in a playable area and too close to the court and must move to an appropriate location.
The third example is the coach attempting to use the device to review the referee’s decision.
Electronic communication devices may be used during a match with some restrictions:
May not interfere with play as determined by first referee
May not be used to review referee’s decision
May not be used in restricted area determined by host management
State association may have policies in place to address the use of electronic devices

11. Electronic Devices Rules 9-2-1, 4-1 Note 2
Although an electronic communication device is prohibited for a player on the court, this rule would not prohibit the use of a hearing aid under Rule 4-1 Note 2
The IHSAA may authorize reasonable accomodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs. The accomodations should not fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the athlete or others, or place the opponents at a disadvantage. Member schools should request permission for an accomodation through the Association Office.
NOTE: Each state association, in keeping with applicable laws, may authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs, as well as those individuals with unique and extenuating circumstances. The accommodations should not fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage.

12. Time-out for Injury Rule 11-4-2
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The potential for the additional time-outs provides the opportunity for a team with only six players to continue playing with a full complement of players after all avenues of substitution are exhausted.
The first referee may, if a player is unable to play after official’s time-out for injury/illness, call an additional, special time-out for the injury/illness of up to three minutes for the injured/ill player to return to the set only after there are no remaining time-outs and the team has no legal or exceptional substitute(s).

13. Volleyball
Editorial Changes

14. Out of Bounds Rules 2-3-1a, b
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Both of these changes were made to provide clarity in the application of the rules.
The rules were revised to clarify when a ball is out of bounds:
A. A ball is out of bounds if it contacts a curtain serving as a wall
B. If no part of the ball contacts the court’s boundary line, it is out of bounds
The shadow of the ball has no bearing on whether the ball is in or out of bounds

15. Game Equipment Rule 3-1-1 Note 1
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This clarifies the original intent that the only location for markings on the net regarding school name, mascot, etc. is the top net/net sleeve.
Only the top of the net tape may have the school name, insignia, school mascot and/or advertising
No markings are permitted on a side tape
LEGAL ON NET SLEEVE
ILLEGAL ON SIDE TAPE

16. Legal Uniform Rule 4-2-1
Rule on legal uniform is reorganized to provide clarity of what constitutes a legal uniform
Specifically addresses the wearing of:
Spandex-style uniform bottoms
Visible undergarments worn beneath uniform bottom
This editorial change clarifies what is a legal uniform. It specifically addresses the wearing of spandex-style uniform bottoms,and visable undergarments worn beneath the uniform bottom.

17. First Referee Responsibilities Rule 5-4-3 (13), (16) and (20)
States responsibilities of the first referee within the rule, which previously were assumed to be understood
5-4-3(13) – Determine number of hits by a player and team
5-4-3(16) – Grant time-outs, substitutions and requests for serving order
5-4-3(20) – Notify (or request the second referee to notify) the appropriate coach of reason for any disqualification

18. Second Referee Responsibilities Rule 5-5-3a
The second referee shall assist the first referee by ruling upon situations which are clearly out of the first referee’s view
If assistance is provided, it should be done with a visual, informal signal
The referees should discuss in their own prematch conference, along with other necessary communication during the match
The second referee may believe the first referee was blocked from viewing the play; however, this may not be the case.
The first referee, by way of the visual, informal signal, may accept there is an observed fault or dismiss because he/she did actually view the play and saw no fault, and allows play to continue.

19. Libero Tracker Rule 5-7-3b
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This information alerts the second referee of where the liberos should be located once the teams take the court at the end of the time-out.
Previously the second referee had to request this information.
At the beginning of a time-out, the libero tracker shall report the status of each team’s libero to the second referee

20. Timer Responsibilities Rule 5-8-3b
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The second referee should review this process of communication with the timer prior to the match.
It is not appropriate to sound the audio device that time is up when dealing with an injured player. This procedure is more respectful to the situation and equally as efficient.
In coordination with the second referee, the official timer shall time 30 seconds for the time-out for an injury/illness and, at the end of 30 seconds, notify the second referee, but no longer by using an audio signal device

21. Line Judge Responsibilities Rule 5-9-4 Note 2
In 2014, flags shall be used by line judges, unless determined by the state association to use hand signals
Flags may be used now by state association policy
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The use of flags helps many of the volunteer line judges stay engaged with the play.
Flags are much easier for the referee to view.
In Indiana, the use of line judge flags is required during the season, and the host school should provide the flags.

22. IHSAA Information Contest Personnel
Official Scorer - The host school shall provide the official scorer. There may be 2 scorebooks on the scorer’s table, if space permits.
2. Libero Tracker
Regular Season - The host school is responsible for providing the libero tracker for both teams. If the host school does not use a libero, the visiting team may provide their own libero tracker. If the visiting school cannot provide an libero tracker, the host school must provide one. An individual other than the official scorer must be provided to record all libero replacements and substitutions. The libero tracker shall be seated at the officials table next to the official scorer.
Tournament Series - The host school must provide the libero tracker.
The following few slides refer to personnel needed for a volleyball contest.
Official Scorer - The host school shall provide the official scorer. here may be 2 scorebooks on the scorer’s table, if space permits.
Regular Season - The host
school is responsible for
providing the
libero tracker for both teams. If
the host school does not use a
libero, the visiting team may
provide their own libero
tracker. If the visiting school
cannot provide a libero tracker,
the host school must provide
one. An individual other than the
official scorer must be provided to
record all libero replacements and
substitutions. The libero tracker
shall be seated at the officials
table next to the official scorer.
Tournament Series - The host
school must provide the libero
tracker.

23. IHSAA Information Contest Personnel Line Judges
Regular Season – The host school is responsible for providing line judges. The use of adult line judges is preferred, but student line judges may be used during the season. Schools should provided proper training for all individuals performing line judge duties.
Tournament Series – Sectional, Regional, and Semi-State hosts will select line judges. The IHSAA will select line judges for the state championships. All line judges shall be IHSAA licensed officials. Flags – Schools must provide flags for the line judges.
Regular Season – The host school is responsible for providing line judges. The use adult line judges is preferred, but student line judges may be used during the season. Schools should provided proper training for all individuals performing line judge duties.
Tournament Series – Sectional, Regional, and Semi-State hosts will select line judges. The IHSAA will select line judges for the state championships. All line judges will be IHSAA licensed officials.
Flags – Schools must provide flags for the line judges.

24. Replay Rule 9-8-1f(2)
A replay may be declared when a player’s legitimate effort to legally play the ball, in the judgment of the referee, is affected by a wall, curtain serving as a wall, floor obstacle or nonplayable area within 6 feet of the court

25. Time-outs Rule 11-2-3 Note Electronic Media Time-outs
State association may:
Determine number of electronic media time-outs
Determine length and protocol
Reduce number of charged time-outs when there are scheduled media time-outs
Clarified that the length and the protocol to follow for an electronic media time-out may be determined by state association policy.

26. Time-outs Rule
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For player safety, either referee may interrupt play if there is an injury.
This editorial change clarifies what is a common practice for our referees.
Either referee may interrupt play with an official’s time-out for an injury to a player or illness

27. Other Editorial Changes
…libero will be allowed to serve in one position in the service order
12-2 Procedure for Unsporting Conduct
1.b. Indicate to the second referee…
Scoresheet Key
ES = exceptional substitution
E# = uniform/equipment violation
RL = re-designated libero
Changed for consistent language in the rules.

28. Other Editorial Changes
Instructions for Libero Tracker
e. At the beginning of a time-out, report the status of each team’s libero to the second referee
Terms in Rules Book/Case Book/Officials’ Manual
officials’ table score table
audio signal horn or buzzer
whistle(s) blow whistle
Upgrade to consistent and more current terminology.

29. Volleyball
Points of Emphasis

30. Expectations of Properly Trained Assistant Officials
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Host management should be diligent in ensuring the proper selection and assignment of these assistant officials.
There is a reasonable expectation from referees and participants that these key assistant officials are adequately trained and very capable of carrying out their assigned duties.
When not prepared, any of these individuals could cause unwarranted delays or have an impact on the result of the rally, set or match.
It is important that the host school secure and train all assistant officials in advance of the match. The match referees only assist in reviewing responsibilities with assistant officials. It is an expectation by referees and participating teams that all assistant officials are prepared and competent in their duties.

31. Legal and Properly-Worn Player Uniforms, Equipment, Accessories
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Rule 4 NOTE indicates that “prior to the match, head coaches shall verify that all their players are legal and wearing legal uniforms and equipment.”
To accurately make this verification, the coach must know that his/her players are properly uniformed and equipped.
Coaches should educate their players about the types of legal equipment and accessories at the start of the season to ensure players obtain legal items for their use during matches throughout the season.
It is also the responsibility of the coach to ensure that the uniforms of teammates and the libero meet all NFHS requirements.
After observing his/her players prior to the prematch conference and ensuring that they are legally and properly equipped, the head coach is then fully able to make this verification to the game referees.
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32. Mastering Officials’ Mechanics
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The officiating crew impacts the tone and flow of the match in many ways, such as through their professionalism, knowledge of the rules and communication through their mechanics.
Referees should take time each season to review the signals and practice their timing when using the signal sequence.

33. Mastering Officials’ Mechanics
#14 Out-of-Bounds/Antenna Violation
#8 Illegal Attack
#10 Ball Touched
#12 Double Hit
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Several officials’ signals are executed in two parts
The referee should be precise with the entire signal
Each signal should be held for visibility

34. Mastering Officials’ Mechanics
#17 Authorization to Enter
#15 Begin Serve
#19 Replay/
Re-serve
#21 Time-Out Team/Officials’
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It is important each signal is precise, not rushed and held long enough that each signal, such as result of play followed by the nature of the fault, is easily observed as separate actions by the official

35. Line Judges Use of Flags
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It is the expectation that line judges shall use proper mechanics when using flags

36. Preventative Officiating – Lineups Officials’ Manual C-1(c)
Prematch preventative officiating includes the referee:
Reminding coaches of their responsibility to turn in accurate rosters and lineups (listing the serve order beginning with the first server) by the required deadlines
Reminding coaches the lineups shall not be made available to anyone except the official scorer and official libero tracker until they have been recorded on the scoresheet and deadline for submission has passed
This slide illustrates some recommendations for preventative officating.

37. Starting the Match Officials’ Manual D-3
Second referee:
Moves to sideline beside court and uses the lineup card to verify players are in their proper positions on the court
Checks receiving team’s lineup first
Signals the libero (if used) to enter court
Indicates the floor captain to first referee using an open hand to designate player
Captain shall respond by raising his/her arm toward the first referee
Follows this same procedure for the serving team
Coaches need to educate their floor captains of this responsibility.

38. Responsibilities During the Match Officials’ Manual E
Time-out – Second Referee
Recognizes request with two short whistles, displays signal #21 at shoulder height and indicates the number of time-outs each team has used
Reminds timer to start the clock for one minute
Checks with scorer to make sure the time-out is properly recorded on the scoresheet
Checks scoresheet for individual and/or team scoring discrepancies and makes sure scoresheet and scoreboard match
Checks with the libero tracker to confirm status of liberos
It is important that the second referee indicates the number of time-outs each team has used, when a time-out has been requested.

39. Responsibilities During the Match Officials’ Manual E
Time-out – Second Referee
Ensures timer sounds audio signal at 45 seconds
Ends time-out with two short whistles while on receiving team’s side of net
If audio signal sounds, the second referee does not whistle
Clearly signals, with hands above head, the number of time-outs each team has used to the first referee
First referee repeats this information
Scans both benches and gives ready to play signal to the first referee

40. Mastering Officials’ Procedures and Protocols
Equally important is the mastery of various procedures and protocols, such as:
Substitution procedure
Second referee scanning the court and team benches before signaling ready to play to the first referee
There are several changes this year in the mechanics, sequence of hand signals and signal number changes regarding substitutions. Contest officials must master these in order to be a positive factor in the match.

41. 2016 Solid-Colored Uniform Reminders
Required by July 1, 2016
Either the libero and/or his/her teammates shall wear a solid-colored uniform top
Regarding the solid-colored top:
The solid-colored uniform top shall clearly contrast from the predominant color(s) of the teammates uniform top
Predominant color(s) is the color(s) appearing on approximately half of the uniform
Sleeves shall be the same color as the body of the uniform top
Piping/trim not exceeding 1 inch in total at its widest point may be placed along the seams and may be a different color(s) than the uniform top
Lettering and collars may be different color(s) than the uniform top
Numbers shall be a contrasting color to the uniform top and meet all other specifications in Rule 4-2-4
This slide reminds us that by July 1, 2016, either the libero and/or her teammates shall wear a solid-colored uniform top.
The specifications of the solid colored top are listed, and are also posted on the volleyball page of the web site.

42. NFHS Volleyball Publications
The Rules Book, Case Book/Officials’ Manual, Scorebook and other volleyball materials can be ordered:
Online at
By calling
The NFHS volleyball publications are available to order online or by using the toll free number.
The Volleyball Official Scorebook is available now and will accommodate 30 matches.

43. Fundamentals of Coaching Volleyball
The NFHS is proud to partner with USA Volleyball and the American Volleyball Coaches Association to provide the Fundamentals of Coaching Volleyball.
Please take a few minutes to go to to check out this course.
It is ideal for the newer or even returning coach as well as officials.

44. Free! $50 $20 All NFHS courses can be accessed at www.nfhslearn.com
Just a reminder, there are several new and/or updated coaching courses located at nfhslearn.com.
All NFHS courses can be accessed at

45. IHSAA Information Important Dates 2013-14
First practice date – Monday, August 5, 2013
Contest season – Monday, August 19, 2013
Official’s ratings form ed – Monday, September 23, 2013
Official entry list deadline – October 8, 2013
Tournament draw – October 14, 2013
Sectionals – October 22, 24, 26, 2013
Regionals – October 29, 2013
Semi-States – November 2, 2013
State – November 9, 2013
The following slides contain information specific to the IHSAA volleyball season.
Volleyball sectionals will be held on October 22, 24, and 26.
A one match regional will be played on the following Tuesday.
A four team semi-state will be played on Saturday, November 2nd.
The winners of the eight semi-states will advance to the state championships at Ball State University on Saturday, November 9th.

46. IHSAA Information Scrimmage Format
Only held between two member schools
One scrimmage per school
Players must participate in 5 days of practice
Additional information on
The IHSAA volleyball scrimmage format is posted on the volleyball page of the IHSAA web site.
Coaches and officials shall not deviate from the prescribed rules, and additional questions should be directed to the IHSAA Offices.

47. IHSAA Information Pre-Match Warm-Up – 15 minutes
The visiting team shall use the court the first 7½ minutes with the home team warming up outside the court.
This procedure is then reversed for the second 7½ minutes.
The pre-match warm-up format is used for all levels of play. The total warm-up time shall be 15 minutes prior to each match and exclusive of match preliminaries conducted by officials. Each team shall be limited to 7½ minutes on full court, with use of the net. The visiting team shall use the court the first 7½ minutes with the home team warming up
outside the court. This procedure is then reversed for the second 7½ minutes.

48. IHSAA Information Pre-Match Conference
The pre-match conference for the varsity match should take place as soon as possible after the completion of the junior varsity match.
The head coach and a team captain(s) are required to attend the pre-match conference.
Pre-Match Conference
To expedite the contests, the pre-match conference for the varsity match should take place as soon as possible after the completion of the junior varsity match. The head coach and a team captain(s) should be ready for the pre-match conference immediately upon the completion of the preceding match.

49. IHSAA Information Match Format Varsity JV-Freshman
All matches shall be the best three-of-five sets
Sets shall be played to 25 points, win by 2 points (no cap)
The fifth and deciding set shall be played to 15 points, win by 2 points (no p)
JV-Freshman
All matches shall be the best two-of-three sets
The first two sets shall be played to 25 points, capped at 25 points
The third and deciding set shall be played to 15 points, capped at 15 points
Regular Season Tournaments – All Levels
Regular season tournaments shall consist of matches requiring the best three-of-five, or the best two-of-three sets.
Match Format
Varsity
At the varsity level, matches shall be best three-of-five sets.
Sets shall be played to 25 points, win by 2 points (no cap).
The fifth and deciding set shall be played to 15 points, win by 2 points (no cap).
JV-Freshman
All matches shall be the best two-of-three sets. The first two sets shall be played to 25 points, capped at 25. The third and deciding set shall be played to 15 points, capped at 15.
Regular Season Tournaments – All Levels
In regular season matches, the length and number of sets may not be modified. However, regular season tournaments may be played in a best two out of three or best three out of five set format. Officials and participating schools should be notified of the match format, prior to the day of the tournament.

50. NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTOCOL
INTRODUCTIONS AND
NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTOCOL
At the end of the timed warm-up and before the start of pre-match ceremonies, both referees and the two line judges walk across the court to the referee’s stand.
2. The first referee and one line judge should be on the left side of the net (looking
from the score table), first referee closest to the net.
The second referee and one line judge should be on the right side of the net
(looking from the score table), second referee closest to the net.
4. The line judge flags should be placed on the referee’s stand.
The following is the recommended protocol to be used by players, referees and line judges during IHSAA volleyball matches that include player introductions and/or the National Anthem.
All four officials should face the flag and stand at attention during the National Anthem.

51. NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTOCOL
INTRODUCTIONS AND
NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTOCOL
All four officials should face the court during player introductions.
At the completion of player introductions, the first referee should take a step toward the court, whistle and beckon both teams onto the court to shake hands. (If hands are not to be shaken, the first referee can motion for the starting players to take their court positions and the remaining team members to go to the bench area).
The line judges retrieve their flags from the referee’s platform and proceed to their respective corners.
The first referee takes a position on the referee’s platform while the second
referee crosses the court to check the line-ups.
10. The libero should be off the court during the line-up check.

52. NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTOCOL
INTRODUCTIONS AND
NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTOCOL
11. After introductions all team members may go to the end line to participate in the traditional hand shake with the opponents prior to the match.
12. The starting players should remain on the court and may huddle briefly (the libero may be included) before the R2 checks the starting line-ups.
13. The libero should be off the court during the line-up check.

53. Start of Match Protocol with No Introductions or National Anthem
If a match does not include the National Anthem and introductions, both referees
assume their positions for the start of the match.
2. The line judges move, with their flags, to their respective corners of the court.
The second referee whistles and directs the players from their team benches to their respective end lines. The teams shall line up on the end lines until the first referee whistles and beckons the players to enter the court.
In the case where no introductions are made, all team members may go to the end line to participate in the traditional hand shake with the opponents prior to the match.
After the hand shake, the teams may huddle briefly on the court. The first referee then motions for the starting players to take their court positions and the remaining team members are to go to the bench area. The libero, if used, should be off the court during the line-up check by the second referee.

54. End of Non-Deciding Set Protocol
The first referee whistles the play dead, awards the deciding point of the set, and indicates the fault.
After visually confirming the score with the second referee, the first referee whistles, gives the end-of-set signal, then whistles, signals the teams to change courts.
The team members, on the benches, walk in front of the officials’ table to their new team benches. The players, on the court, proceed counterclockwise along the sidelines past the standards to their new team benches.
The second referee shall monitor the exchange of courts.
The second referee instructs the timer to start the three-minute clock, initials the score sheet and collects the new lineups for the next set.
The teams are no longer directed to their respective end lines prior to changing courts. (New in 2013)

55. IHSAA Information Player Limitations
During the regular season, players may not participate in more than five sets (Varsity, JV, Freshman) against the same school in any one day.
Players may not participate at more than one level of play (Varsity, JV, Freshman) in a given tournament.
3. Players may not participate in more than four matches in one day.
Penalty - (l) forfeiture of match in which violation occurs, (2) count as
matches for the student in violation. Participation in any set for any amount of time shall count as 1 set.
IHSAA Rule is the rule most often violated by volleyball teams each year. However, IHSAA officials should not provide an interpretation regarding this IHSAA By-Law. Violations should be reported to the IHSAA office by the member school the day after the match occurs.

56. IHSAA Information Miscellaneous Information
IHSAA Bulletin - Address: click on volleyball to access information.
Approved Balls
1. Season – All balls must contain the NFHS seal.
2. Tournament – Molten IV58L-BLK/SLV-HS
IHSAA Web Site
1. Address: click on volleyball to access information.
2. Rally scoring rules, tournament format, scrimmage rules, bulletin, etc.
Officials Information - Arbiter
The IHSAA Fall Bulletin is posted
on the volleyball page of the
site. This bulletin
contains the format for the
tournament series, sites, and
procedures.
1. Volleyballs used during the regular season must contain the NFHS seal.
2. The tournament series volleyball is the Molten IV58L-BLK/SLV-HS
All pertinent information regarding IHSAA volleyball, including rules interpretations, shall be posted on the volleyball page of the IHSAA web site.
Information pertaining to officials will be posted on the IHSAA Central Hub through Arbiter.

57. IHSAA Information UNSPORTING BEHAVIOR – Rule 12 A. Yellow Cards
B. Red Cards
Officials are required to report unsporting actions of a coach resulting in a red card to the IHSAA within 48 hours.
C. Ejection – Yellow and Red Card Officials are required to report the ejection of a student athlete and/or coach to the IHSAA within 48 hours.
IHSAA By-Law 8-3
Any contestant or coach ejected from a contest for an unsportsmanlike act shall be suspended from the next interschool contest at that level of competition and all other interschool contests at any level in the interim, in addition to any other penalties assessed.
UNSPORTING BEHAVIOR
This slide describes the penalties for unsporting behavior.

58. IHSAA Information
Coaches Conduct – NFHS Rule A head coach may stand in the libero replacement zone to coach his or her players. During play, the head coach shall be no closer to the court than 6 feet from the sideline. If a card (yellow and/or red) is issued to the head coach, assistant coach(es) or team bench, the head coach must remain seated for the remainder of the match except:
1. To request a time-out or substitution during a dead ball;
2. To confer with officials during specifically requested time-outs
3. As provided in Rule
This slide refers to those scenarios in which a coach may stand after being regulated to the bench because of a yellow or red card assessment.

59. IHSAA Information Tournament Application
1. The IHSAA will be providing tournament applications for all sports through The Arbiter. The tournament application will available on Monday, July 29, Applications must be completed by September 20, 2013.
2. Officials who have applied for the tournament may verify their application by going to the IHSAA web site ( and clicking on the volleyball page. Tournament applicants will be posted by September 21,
Tournament Application
All officials will receive the tournament application through The Arbiter. The application deadline is September 20th. Applicants for the IHSAA volleyball tournament will be posted on the volleyball page of the site on September 21st.

60. IHSAA Information NFHS Test(s)
1. The testing period for new volleyball officials takes place June 1 –
August 19, Prospective officials will receive notification of the online test availability via The Arbiter.
2. The testing period for experienced volleyball officials is scheduled for August 19 – September 23, All volleyball officials will receive notification of the Part II test via the Arbiter.
NFHS Test
New officials will be able to take their NFHS test through The Arbiter, until August 19.
Experienced officials will be notified of the Part II test via The Arbiter, which will be posted between August 19 and September 23.

61. IHSAA Information Officials Ratings
Athletic Directors will receive ratings form via on September 23, 2013.
Coaches must complete the online form and return to athletic director.
Process will help identify volleyball officials for the IHSAA Tournament Series.
Athletic Directors will receive a ratings form from the IHSAA Office on September 17th. Again this year, the ratings of contest officials will be completed using internet based software. The evaluation of contest officials will originate from your Athletic Director's computer as the ratings form will be sent to him/her via . This will require you to communicate with your A.D. with regard to the ratings process.
Member schools eligible to participate in the IHSAA tournament series in this sport, may enter their team only after successful completion of the contest officials' rating process for this sport. Schools that do not submit their ratings form by the deadline will be assessed a $100 penalty.

62. NFHS Officials Association Central Hub www.nfhs.arbitersports.com
Contains
sport information
rules information
rules library
searchable rules book and case book
video content on officiating sport, competition situations and interpretations
The NFHS Central Hub “Attack Zone” provides information about volleyball rules and resources related to volleyball officiating.
A special rules library is available and provides a searchable rules database of NFHS volleyball rules, case book/manual and situation interpretations. All Indiana officials already have access to the "Attack Zone" Central Hub. Simply log in the ArbiterSports site ( , and click on the NFHS Central Hub icon. Choose “Volleyball” and then “Publications” at the top of the page.

63. IHSAA Central Hub www.arbitersports.com
Contains
sport information
rules information
rules library
searchable rules book and case book
video content on officiating sport, competition situations and interpretations
The IHSAA Central Hub is your web site that is dedicated entirely to IHSAA Officials, and is committed to delivering the most current online resources available.
Sport Specific tabs provides information about the sport, rules information, resources and will include video content relating to volleyball officiating.
All information regarding testing, tournament application, ratings, etc, will be posted on this site.
Simply Login to to gain access to your officials site.