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Ofcial Volleyball Rules 2013-2016
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Published by FIVB in 2012 www.vb.org
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Design and layout: Samuel Chesaux UtaC9TcG ccalZ :mclZA_Ga bcaMA_G
Illustrations: FIVB 2012 2012 IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG # : B9Jc]aA_G
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OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL RULES 2016 - 2013
2013-2016
Approved by the 33rd FIVB Congress 2012 QlAC*G Hl IOlAg*G

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To be implemented in all competitions from 1st January 2013 2013 v clAtAT dA_G
and in all competitions which are completed in 2013
OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL RULES 2013-2016 1 1 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G
CONTENTS B9v v vcav Av v Jv *G
GAME CHARACTERISTICS 7 7 ?v =v g_v _G [v 89vZv v vM
PART 1: PHILOSOPHY OF RULES AND REFEREEING 8 8 mctJA_Ga OfGar_G ?pT_p :caFG mTr_G
PART 2 - SECTION 1: GAME 11 11 ?=v vgv v__G :caFG ARv vGv _G - dF9D_G mTr_G
CHAPTER 1: FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT 12 12 BGaOFGa BGRvcvKv vGAv _G :caFG cZv vp_G
1 PLAYING AREA. ...................................................................................................................12
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1.1 DIMENSIONS..............................................................................................................12
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12 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.1
1.2 PLAYING SURFACE .....................................................................................................12
12 .......................................................................................................................................................................... >gv__G KvavT 1.2
1.3 LINES ON THE COURT ................................................................................................13
13 ......................................................................................................................................................... >gv_*G bv_f bavaM_G 1.3
1.4 ZONES AND AREAS....................................................................................................13
13 .............................................................................................................................................................. sa9F*Ga B9J9vT*G 1.4
1.5 TEMPERATURE ...........................................................................................................14
14 ....................................................................................................................................................................... IQGQJv_G ?vGQO 1.5
1.6 LIGHTING...................................................................................................................14
14 ................................................................................................................................................................................... IA9v ]DG 1.6
2 NET AND POSTS ..................................................................................................................14
14 ............................................................................................................................................................................... mv8Gavrv_Ga ?vtv=vW_G 2
2.1 HEIGHT OF THE NET...................................................................................................14
14 ...................................................................................................................................................................... ?vt=vW_G Y9pvAQE 2 . 1
2.2 STRUCTURE ...............................................................................................................15
15 .................................................................................................................................................................................... >vctQvA_G 2 . 2
2.3 SIDE BANDS...............................................................................................................15
15 .............................................................................................................................................................. ?vcv=F9Gv_G ?vaQvWFG 2 . 3
2.4 ANTENNAE ................................................................................................................15
15 ................................................................................................................................................................... ?c8GaKv_G dZg_G 2 . 4
2.5 POSTS........................................................................................................................15
2.6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ..........................................................................................15 15 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... m8Gar_G 2 . 5
3 BALLS..................................................................................................................................16 15 ................................................................................................................................................................ ?cvp9v]DG BGaOFG 2 . 6
3.1 STANDARDS ..............................................................................................................16 BGQv tv_G

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3.2 UNIFORMITY OF BALLS ..............................................................................................16 16 ................................................................................................................................................................................. Ucvc9vrlv_G
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3.3 THREE-BALL SYSTEM .................................................................................................16 16 ....................................................................................................................................................................... BGQvt_G OvcJavA 3 . 2
16 .............................................................................................................................................................. BGQvt E;vD_G m9vdF 3 . 3
CHAPTER 2: PARTICIPANTS 17 17 Hav vtQ9v v W*G :dv F9v Dv _G cvZv pv_G

4 TEAMS ................................................................................................................................17 17 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ sQv vpv _G 4
4.1 TEAM COMPOSITION.................................................................................................17 17 ....................................................................................................................................................................... svcQvp_G HvcavtA 4 . 1
4.2 LOCATION OF THE TEAM...........................................................................................17 17 .......................................................................................................................................................................... svcQvp_G H9vtl 4 . 2
4.3 EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................................................18 18 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... BGaOFG 4 . 3
4.4 CHANGE OF EQUIPMENT...........................................................................................18 18 ........................................................................................................................................................................ BGaOFG |vcvjA 4 . 4
4.5 FORBIDDEN OBJECTS .................................................................................................18
18 ................................................................................................................................................................. ?vfavFl*G A9vcvWFG 4 . 5
5 TEAM LEADERS ...................................................................................................................19
19 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... sv vcQv vpv _G IO9v vr 5
5.1 CAPTAIN....................................................................................................................19
19 ....................................................................................................................................................................... svcQvp_G Uvcv8Q 5 . 1
5.2 COACH .....................................................................................................................20
20 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... >QOv *G 5 . 2
5.3 ASSISTANT COACH....................................................................................................20
20 ...................................................................................................................................................................... >QOv*G Ovf9vTl 5 . 3
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CHAPTER 3: PLAYING FORMAT 21
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6 TO SCORE A POINT, TO WIN A SET AND THE MATCH..........................................................21 21 ..................................................................................................................................................................... ?varvF cvcGTvA_ 6 . 1
6.1 TO SCORE A POINT....................................................................................................21 21 ...................................................................................................................................................................... bavW_9v= Ravp__ 6 . 2
6.2 TO WIN A SET............................................................................................................21 22 ....................................................................................................................................................................... IGQ9v=*9v= Rapv__ 6 . 3
6.3 TO WIN THE MATCH..................................................................................................22 22 ....................................................................................................................................... clAvt*G |vi scQvp_Ga q_vMvA_G 6 . 4
6.4 DEFAULT AND INCOMPLETE TEAM.............................................................................22
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7 STRUCTURE OF PLAY...........................................................................................................22
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7.1 THE TOSS...................................................................................................................22
22 ......................................................................................................................................................................... A9lvJDG IQvAp 7 . 2
7.2 OFFICIAL WARM-UP SESSION.....................................................................................22
23 ................................................................................................................................. scQp__ dT9TFG HGQaO_G >cvAQA 7 . 3
7.3 TEAM STARTING LINE-UP ...........................................................................................23
24 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... RvtGQv*G 7 . 4
7.4 POSITIONS .................................................................................................................24
24 ........................................................................................................................................................................... RtQlv_G .vaM 7 . 5
7.5 POSITIONAL FAULT.....................................................................................................24
25 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... HGQaOv_G 7 . 6
7.6 ROTATION..................................................................................................................25
25 ......................................................................................................................................................................... HGQaOv_G .vaM 7 . 7
7.7 ROTATIONAL FAULT ...................................................................................................25
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CHAPTER 4: PLAYING ACTIONS 26 26 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... >vgv _v_G B:9v v vJ 8
8 STATES OF PLAY ..................................................................................................................26 26 .................................................................................................................................................................. >vgv__G dvp IQvt_G 8 . 1
8.1 BALL IN PLAY .............................................................................................................26 26 ............................................................................................................................................................. >vgv__G L Q9 vM IQvt_G 8 . 2
8.2 BALL OUT OF PLAY ....................................................................................................26 26 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ycvMGOz IQvt_G 8 . 3
8.3 BALL IN..................................................................................................................26 26 ....................................................................................................................................................................... yLQ9vMz IQvt_G 8 . 4
8.4 BALL OUT ..............................................................................................................26 IQv v tv v_G
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9 PLAYING THE BALL ............................................................................................................. 27 svcQvp_G B9v=Qv]
27 ................................................................................................................................................................... 9.1
9.1 TEAM HITS.................................................................................................................27 27 ............................................................................................................................................................. ?v=Qv]_G [v89ZvM 9.2
9.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HIT ..................................................................................27 28 ................................................................................................................................................... IQvt_G >vg_ dvp A9vavMFG 9.3
9.3 FAULTS IN PLAYING THE BALL ....................................................................................28 28 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ?v t=v vWv_G
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10 BALL AT THE NET.................................................................................................................28 28 ........................................................................................................................................................... ?vt=vW__ IQvt_G Qav=f 10 . 1
10.1 BALL CROSSING THE NET...........................................................................................28 29 ............................................................................................................................................................. ?vt=vW__ IQvt_G Uv* 10 . 2
10.2 BALL TOUCHING THE NET..........................................................................................29 29 ............................................................................................................................................................... ?vt=vW_G dvp IQvt_G 10 . 3
10.3 BALL IN THE NET........................................................................................................29
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11 PLAYER AT THE NET.............................................................................................................29
29 .................................................................................................................................................... ?vt=vW_G qv_M cavZa_G 11 . 1
11.1 REACHING BEYOND THE NET ....................................................................................29
29 ....................................................................................................................................................... ?vt=vW_G cvpTC R9vcvAGE 11 . 2
11.2 PENETRATION UNDER THE NET ..................................................................................29
30 .......................................................................................................................................................................... ?vt=vW_G Uv* 11 . 3
11.3 CONTACT WITH THE NET...........................................................................................30
30 ........................................................................................................................................... ?vt=vW_G OvFf >f;v_G A9vavMC 11 . 4
11.4 PLAYERS FAULTS AT THE NET ....................................................................................30
12 SERVICE ..............................................................................................................................30
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12.1 FIRST SERVICE IN A SET..............................................................................................30
12.2 SERVICE ORDER .........................................................................................................30 30 .................................................................................................................................................................... c9vTQDG >cvAQA 12 . 2
12.3 AUTHORIZATION OF THE SERVICE..............................................................................31 31 ............................................................................................................................................................... c9vTQD9v= M9vlT_G 12 . 3
12.4 EXECUTION OF THE SERVICE .....................................................................................31 31 ...................................................................................................................................................................... c9vTQDG PvcpvFA 12 . 4
12.5 SCREENING................................................................................................................31 A9vpMDG 12 . 5
31 .....................................................................................................................................................................................
12.6 FAULTS MADE DURING THE SERVICE .........................................................................31 c9vTQDG A9FvDC EOvJA A9vavMC 12 . 6
31 .........................................................................................................................................
12.7 SERVING FAULTS AND POSITIONAL FAULTS ................................................................32 32 ................................................................................................................................... RvtQv*G A9vavMCa c9vTQDG A9vaMC 12 . 7
13 ATTACK HIT.........................................................................................................................32 ?vcv lav vGv Kv v_G ?v v=Qv v]v _G 13
32 .....................................................................................................................................................................
13.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ATTACK HIT .....................................................................32 32 ........................................................................................................................................ ?cvlaGvK_G ?v=Qv]_G [89ZM 13 . 1
13.2 RESTRICTIONS OF THE ATTACK HIT ............................................................................32 32 ................................................................................................................................................... ?cvlaGvK_G ?=Qv]_G Oavcr 13 . 2
13.3 FAULTS OF THE ATTACK HIT.......................................................................................33 33 ................................................................................................................................................ ?cvlaGvK_G ?=Qv]_G A9vaMC 13 . 3
14 BLOCK ................................................................................................................................33
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14.1 BLOCKING .................................................................................................................33
33 ................................................................................................................................................................................ OvZ_G
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14.2 BLOCK CONTACT ......................................................................................................34
34 ............................................................................................................................................................................. OvZ_G ?Tv* 14 . 2
14.3 BLOCKING WITHIN THE OPPONENTS SPACE..............................................................34
34 ........................................................................................................................................... Uvp9Fv*G c9Gvl cvMGO OvZ_G 14 . 3
14.4 BLOCK AND TEAM HITS.............................................................................................34
34 ................................................................................................................................................... svcQpv_G B9v=Qv]a OZv_G 14 . 4
14.5 BLOCKING THE SERVICE ............................................................................................34
34 ........................................................................................................................................................................ c9vTQDG OvZ 14 . 5
14.6 BLOCKING FAULTS .....................................................................................................34
34 ................................................................................................................................................................ OvZv_G AGOB A9vavMC 14 . 6
CHAPTER 5: INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS AND INTERVALS 35 35 ?JGQ_G BG~pa BG|M.A_G ,B9v v pv ravAv v_G :Uv v l9v vMv_G cv v Zv p_G
15 INTERRUPTIONS...................................................................................................................35 35 ........................................................................................................................................................... ?v vcO9v vgv _G >v gv_v v_G B9v vpv vrav A 15
15.1 NUMBER OF REGULAR GAME INTERRUPTIONS ..........................................................35 35 .............................................................................................................................................. ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA OOvf 15 . 1
15.2 SEQUENCE OF REGULAR GAME INTERRUPTIONS .......................................................35 35 .......................................................................................................................................... ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA >r9gA 15 . 2
15.3 REQUEST FOR REGULAR GAME INTERRUPTIONS ........................................................35 35 .............................................................................................................................................. ?cO9g_G >g__ B9praA >_a 15 . 3
15.4 TIME-OUTS AND TECHNICAL TIME-OUTS...................................................................35 35 ............................................................................................... ?vcFvp_G ?vgarvAT*G B9vraFGa ?vgarvATlv_G B9vraFG 15 . 4
15.5 SUBSTITUTION ...........................................................................................................36 36 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... cvcOv=A_G 15 . 5
15.6 LIMITATION OF SUBSTITUTIONS..................................................................................36 36 ................................................................................................................................................................... B;cO=A_G OcOJA 15 . 6
15.7 EXCEPTIONAL SUBSTITUTION.....................................................................................36 36 ............................................................................................................................................................ dv89vFDvATDG cvcO=vA_G 15 . 7
15.8 SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPULSION OR DISQUALIFICATION..............................................37 37 ............................................................................................................................ O9g=AT:G aC OQva_G >v=T= cvcO=vA_G 15 . 8
15.9 ILLEGAL SUBSTITUTION..............................................................................................37 37 ........................................................................................................................................................ dvFaF9vr_G |vi cvcO=A_G 15 . 9
15.10 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURE .......................................................................................37
37 ................................................................................................................................................................... ccO=A_G BGAGQGE 15 . 10
15.11 IMPROPER REQUESTS.................................................................................................38
38 .................................................................................................................................................................. ?v8va9vM_G B9=v_a_G 15 . 11
16 GAME DELAYS ....................................................................................................................38
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16.1 TYPES OF DELAYS ......................................................................................................38
38 ................................................................................................................................................................... BG|vM.vA_G YGavFC 16 . 1
16.2 DELAY SANCTIONS ....................................................................................................39
39 ................................................................................................................................................................... |vM.vA_G BGAGRvG 16 . 2
17 EXCEPTIONAL GAME INTERRUPTIONS ................................................................................ 39
17.1 INJURY / ILLNESS .........................................................................................................39 39 ................................................................................................................................................. ?cv89FvDv Av vTDG >v gv _v v_G B9v vpv rav A 17
17.2 EXTERNAL INTERFERENCE ..........................................................................................39 39 ................................................................................................................................................................... ^Q*G/?v=9vZDG 17 . 1
17.3 PROLONGED INTERRUPTIONS ....................................................................................39 39 ................................................................................................................................................................ dvGQ9Mv_G cvMOvA_G 17 . 2
18 INTERVALS AND CHANGE OF COURTS ................................................................................40 39 ................................................................................................................................................................ ?v_cava_G B9vpravA_G 17 . 3
18.1 INTERVALS .................................................................................................................40 39 ....................................................................................................................................... >v v f;v vlv _G Qv ccv vjvAa ?v vJGQv _G BGQv Avp 18
18.2 CHANGE OF COURTS ................................................................................................40 40 ........................................................................................................................................................................ ?vJGQv_G
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40 ....................................................................................................................................................................... >vf;v*G |cvjvA 18 . 2
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CHAPTER 6: THE LIBERO PLAYER 41 41 Qv v vJv v _G >v vf;v _G :UO9v v vTv v _G cv vZv pv _G
19 THE LIBERO PLAYER.............................................................................................................41 41 ......................................................................................................................................................................................Qv vJv v_G >v vf;v_G 19
19.1 DESIGNATION OF THE LIBERO ....................................................................................41 41 ........................................................................................................................................................... QvJv_G >vf;v_G {cvgA 19 . 1
19.2 EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................................................41 41 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... BGaOFG 19 . 2
19.3 ACTIONS INVOLVING THE LIBERO ..............................................................................41 41 ................................................................................................................................. QvJ_G >vf;v_9= ?vr_vgvA*G B9tQvJ_G 19 . 3
19.4 RE-DESIGNATION OF A NEW LIBERO ..........................................................................43 43 .......................................................................................................................................... OcOG QJ >f: {cgA IO9fE 19 . 4
19.5 SUMMARY ................................................................................................................44 44 .................................................................................................................................................................................. ?Z;M_G 19 . 5
CHAPTER 7: PARTICIPANTS CONDUCT 45

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20 REQUIREMENTS OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................45
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20.1 SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT ......................................................................................45
45 ............................................................................................................................................................... dv]9cQv_G ua_vT_G 20 . 1
20.2 FAIR PLAY ..................................................................................................................45
45 ...................................................................................................................................................................... qvcdvF_G >vgv_v_G 20 . 2
21 MISCONDUCT AND ITS SANCTIONS ....................................................................................45
45 ......................................................................................................................................................... \v v vAGAGRv v Ga uav_v Tv v_G Aav v T 21
21.1 MINOR MISCONDUCT ...............................................................................................45
45 ...................................................................................................................................................... bcvT=v_G uav_T_G AavT 21 . 1
21.2 MISCONDUCT LEADING TO SANCTIONS....................................................................46
46 ......................................................................................................................... BGAGRvG_G bv_E jOClv_G uav_T_G AavT 21 . 2
21.3 SANCTION SCALE ......................................................................................................46
46 ........................................................................................................................................................................ AGRvG_G caOvG 21 . 3
21.4 APPLICATION OF MISCONDUCT SANCTIONS .............................................................47
47 ....................................................................................................................................... uav_T_G AavT BGAGRvG scv=aA 21 . 4
21.5 MISCONDUCT BEFORE AND BETWEEN SETS ..............................................................47
47 .............................................................................................................................. bGavWFG Hvc=a cv=r uav_T_G AavT 21 . 5
21.6 SUMMARY OF MISCONDUCT AND CARDS USED ......................................................47
47 ........................................................................................................... ?_lgAT*G B9r9a=_Ga ua_T_G AaT ?Z;M 21 . 6
PART 2 - SECTION 2: THE REFEREES, THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND OFFICIAL HAND SIGNALS 48
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CHAPTER 8: REFEREES 49
22 REFEREEING CORPS AND PROCEDURES...............................................................................49 49 m9tv J_G :Hv l9v Dv _G cv vZv pv v_G
22.1 COMPOSITION...........................................................................................................49 48 ................................................................................................................................................... BG AGQv GDGa mcv tv vJAv_G ?v 8cv vJ 22
22.2 PROCEDURES.............................................................................................................49 HvcavtA_G 22 . 1
49 ....................................................................................................................................................................................
23 1st REFEREE..........................................................................................................................50 49 ................................................................................................................................................................................ BGAGQvGDG 22 . 2
23.1 LOCATION .................................................................................................................50
50 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... caFG mv tv vJv_G 23
23.2 AUTHORITY ...............................................................................................................50
50 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... hvralv_G 23 . 1
23.3 RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................................51
50 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... ?va_vT_G 23 . 2
24 2nd REFEREE .........................................................................................................................52
51 .............................................................................................................................................................................. B9vc_av8T*G 23 . 3
24.1 LOCATION .................................................................................................................52
52 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... dv F9v Dv _G
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24.2 AUTHORITY ...............................................................................................................52
52 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... hvralv_G 24 . 1
52 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... ?va_vT_G 24 . 2
25 SCORER...............................................................................................................................53
53 .............................................................................................................................................................................. B9vc_av8T*G 24 . 3
25.1 LOCATION .................................................................................................................53
25.2 RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................................53 cv vGv vTv v lv v_G 25
53 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
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53 ......................................................................................................................................................................................
53 .............................................................................................................................................................................. B9vc_av8T*G 25 . 2
26 ASSISTANT SCORER.............................................................................................................54
54 .................................................................................................................................................................................... cGT*G Of9Tl 26
26.1 LOCATION .................................................................................................................54
54 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... hra*G 26 . 1
54 .............................................................................................................................................................................. B9c_a8T*G 26 . 2
27 LINE JUDGES .......................................................................................................................55
55 ............................................................................................................................................................................ bav v av vMv _G a=vrGQv v vl 27
27.1 LOCATION .................................................................................................................55
27.2 RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................................56 55 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... hvralv_G 27 . 1
28 OFFICIAL SIGNALS ...............................................................................................................56 56 .............................................................................................................................................................................. B9vc_av8T*G 27 . 2
28.1 REFEREES HAND SIGNALS .........................................................................................56 56 ...................................................................................................................................................................... ?cv v vlv v TQv v_G BGQ9v v WDG 28
28.2 LINE JUDGES FLAG SIGNALS .....................................................................................56 56 .......................................................................................................................................................... m9vtJv__ Ocv_G BGQ9vWE 28 . 1
56 .................................................................................................................................. bavaM_G d=vrGQv* ?vcGQv_G BGQ9vWE 28 . 2
PART 2 - SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 57

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D1a COMPETITION / CONTROL AREA........................................................................................58
D1b THE PLAYING AREA ..........................................................................................................59 58 ..................................................................................................................................................... ?r=9T*G/?=rGQl ? r aF l D1a
D2 THE PLAYING COURT........................................................................................................60 59 .......................................................................................................................................................................... >g__G ?raFl D1b
D3 DESIGN OF THE NET..........................................................................................................61 60 ............................................................................................................................................................................ >g__G ^QC D2
D4 POSITION OF PLAYERS ......................................................................................................62 61 ..................................................................................................................................................................... ?t=W_G mclZA D3
D5a BALL CROSSING THE VERTICAL PLANE OF THE NET TO THE OPPONENT COURT................63 62 ...................................................................................................................................................................... {=f;_G RtGQl D4
D5b BALL CROSSING THE VERTICAL PLANE TO THE OPPONENT FREE ZONE .............................64 63 .............................................................................. Up9F*G >g_l yE ?t=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G IQt_G Qa=f D5a
D6 COLLECTIVE SCREEN ........................................................................................................65 64 ............................................................ Up9Fl__ IQJ_G ?raF*G yE ?t=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G IQt_G Qa=f D5b
D7 COMPLETED BLOCK .........................................................................................................65 65 ........................................................................................................................................................................ df9lG A9pME D6
D8 BACK ROW PLAYERS ATTACK..........................................................................................66 65 ......................................................................................................................................................................... clAt*G OZ_G D7

D9 SANCTION SCALES ...........................................................................................................67 66 .......................................................................................................................................... dp_M_G qZ_G >f: maGJ D8
D10 LOCATION OF THE REFEREEING CORPS AND THEIR ASSISTANTS .......................................68 67 ........................................................................................................................................................................ AGRG_G caGOG D9
D11 REFEREES OFFICIAL HAND SIGNALS ............................................................................69-75 68 ................................................................................................................................. mKcOf9Tla mctJA_G ?8cJ Ht9lC D10
D12 LINE JUDGES OFFICIAL FLAG SIGNALS ........................................................................76-77 69-75 .................................................................................................................................. m9tJ__ ?clTQ_G Oc_G BGQ9WE D11
76-77 .......................................................................................................... baaM_G d=rGQ* ?clTQ_G ?cGQ_G BGQ9WE D12
PART 3: DEFINITIONS 78
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INDEX 81
81 UQKp_G
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GAME CHARACTERISTICS
Volleyball is a sport played by two teams on a >g_l zf {rcQp {= >vg_A ?]9cQ dJ IQ89a_G IQt_G
playing court divided by a net. There are different ?J9Al ?p_AMl kcZ u9FJa ,?t=W ?aTGa= mTrl
versions available for specic circumstances .OQp ct_ ?=g__G ?cOOgA mcOrA ^Qj= ?Fcgl qaQd_
in order to offer the versatility of the game to
everyone.
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The object of the game is to send the ball over the
?aTGa= ?_a9J*G UpF hFla Up9F*G >g_l zf 9Ka9rTE
net in order to ground it on the opponents court,
and to prevent the same effort by the opponent. yE ?p9]D9=( IQt_G IO9fD B9=Q] E;D scQp__ ,Up9F*G
The team has three hits for returning the ball (in .)OZ_G ?T*
addition to the block contact).
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continues until the ball is grounded on the playing
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In Volleyball, the team winning a rally scores a
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INTRODUCTION ?lOrl
Volleyball is one of the most successful and popular competitive and recreational sports in the I|Dla ?gcQT dKp ,m_9g_G v ?cJcaQAa ?c=gW ?cTp9FA_G >9g_FG QDtCa KGFC Hl IQ89a_G IQt_G }AgA
world. It is fast, it is exciting and the action is explosive. Yet Volleyball comprises several crucial 9KA;f9pAa ,?rJ;Ala ?lT9J QZ9Ff IOf IQ89a_G IQt_G clWA ,u_P hla ,c9gpF:G ?gcQT 9KATQ9lla
overlapping elements whose complimentary interactions render it unique amongst rally games.
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VOLLEY
Service Rotation
PASSING
Explosive
Jumping Power
Action
DIVIDED
Attack TEAM GAME Defense
COURTS
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In recent years the FIVB has made great strides in adapting the game to a modern audience.
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This text is aimed at a broad Volleyball public players, coaches, referees, spectators, commentators
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for the following reasons:
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understanding the rules better, allows better play coaches can create better team structure and
tactics, allowing players full rein to display their skills;
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understanding the relationship between rules allows officials to make better decisions. ?=a_a*G ?cTc8Q_G B9cfaF_G ?pQgl c=r ?cTp9FA ?]9cQt IQ89a_G IQt_G zf ?cGO=_G v ?lOr*G gPJ RtQA
This introduction at first focuses on Volleyball as a competitive sport, before setting out to identify
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the main qualities required for successful refereering.
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VOLLEYBALL IS A COMPETITIVE SPORT M9lT_G mdFA OfGar_Ga ,dFp_G YGO=DGa ,MaQ_G ,BGQOr_G c]pC QKdA dKp ,?Fl9t Iar QO9Zl ?Tp9F*G O_aA
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Competition taps latent strengths. It exhibits the best of ability, spirit, creativity and aesthetics.
The rules are structured to allow all of these qualities. With a few exceptions, Volleyball allows .)c9TQDG aC Y9pO__( >g_l__ ?cp_M_G ?raF*G va )maGK_G v( ?t=W_G
all players to operate both at the net (in attack) and in the back of the court (to defend or serve).
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William Morgan, the games creator, would still recognize it because Volleyball has retained certain .>Q]*Ga IQt_G /?t=W_G 9Kcp mOMATA dA_G >9g_FG u_P v uQ9WAa ,{FT_G }f ?Fcgl
distinctive and essential elements over the years. Some of these it shares with other net/ball/
racquet games:
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Volleyball is, however, unique amongst net games in insisting that the ball is in constant flight k
a flying ball and by allowing each team a degree of internal passing before the ball must be
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SECTION 1: GAME
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See Rules
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1 PLAYING AREA
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The playing area includes the playing court and the free zone. It shall be 1.1, D1a, D1b
rectangular and symmetrical. D.1a, D.1b .?_D9lAla ctW_G ?_caATl
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1.1 DIMENSIONS D2
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The playing court is a rectangle measuring 18 x 9 m, surrounded by a
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free zone which is a minimum of 3 m wide on all sides.
The free playing space is the space above the playing area which is free
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from any obstructions. The free playing space shall measure a minimum Hl Q9AlC 7 Hf Y9pAQDG v >g__ QJ_G c9G*G U9cr crvc: HC >Gca.s8Gaf
of 7 m in height from the playing surface. .>g__G KaT
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, the free zone shall HC >vGc ?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQv89a_G IQt__ dv_aO_G O9JA:G B9r=9T*
measure a minimum of 5 m from the side lines and 8 m from the
end lines. The free playing space shall measure a minimum of
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12.5 m in height from the playing surface. Qv J_G c9v Gv lv_G Y9v pvAQE cvrv c: HC >v Gv ca ?vc9vKFv _G bav avM Hvl Q9AvlC
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1.2 PLAYING SURFACE >v vgv_v _G Kv av T 1.2
1.2.1 The surface must be at, horizontal and uniform. It must not present QaM jC ctWc: HC >Gca ,GOJala 9crpCa 9cavATl KvaT_G Havtc HC >vGc 1 . 2 . 1
any danger of injury to the players. It is forbidden to play on rough or
slippery surfaces.
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For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, only a wooden or Kv lv Tc ,?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG B9vr=9Tvlv _
synthetic surface is allowed. Any surface must be previously jC Havtc HC >vGca ,?cvf9FZ_G OGav*G Hvl aC dv=WM KvaT= brp
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approved by the FIVB. . IQv89va_G IQtv_v_ dv_aOv_G O9vJA:G Hvl 9vr=Tvl OvlAvgvl KaT
1.2.2 On indoor courts the surface of the playing court must be of a light
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colour.
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, white colours are 1.1, 1.3
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required for the lines. Other colours, different from each other, ?v pv_vAvMv l iQv MC HGav _C >_v avAvAa ,bavav Mv_v_ ^vcv=FG Hav _v_G >v_vavAvc
are required for the playing court and the free zone. .IQv vJv_G ?vrvav Fvlv_Ga >v gv_v *G ^QF Qv vM6G Hvf cv t
1.2.3 On outdoor courts a slope of 5 mm per metre is allowed for drainage. 1.3 1.3 hFlAa g9c*G qQZ_ ?paWt*G >f;*G v ~l ct_ m_l 5 gQOr ccl= KlTc 1 . 2 . 3
Court lines made of solid materials are forbidden.
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PART 2 - SECTION 1: GAME ?=g__G :caFG ARG_G - dF9D_G mTr_G
1.3 LINES ON THE COURT D2
1.3.1 All lines are 5 cm wide. They must be of a light colour which is different 1.2.2 D.2 >v gv_vlv_G bv v_f bav av M_G 1.3
from the colour of the oor and from any other lines.
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1.3.2 Boundary lines
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Two side lines and two end lines mark the playing court. Both side lines 1.1 ?v vcOaOv Jv _G bav avMv_G 1.3.2
and end lines are drawn inside the dimensions of the playing court.
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1.3.3 Centre line
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The axis of the centre line divides the playing court into two equal D2 qZAF*G bM 1.3.3
courts measuring 9 x 9 m each; however the entire width of the line is
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considered to belong to both courts equally. This line extends beneath k
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1.3.4 Attack line
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On each court, an attack line, whose rear edge is drawn 3 m back from 1.3.3, 1.4.1
the axis of the centre line, marks the front zone. 1.3.3, 1.4.1 ?vD;vD= gOvJ dvKAFc jP_G mavGK_G bM= >vg_l ct v ?vcl9lFG ?vraF*G OOvJAA
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, the attack line is
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extended by the addition of broken lines from the side lines, D.2 OvAlvc ,?vcv lTQv_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQv89vav _G IQtv _ dv _aOv _G O9v JADG B9r=9Tv lv_
with ve 15 cm short lines 5 cm wide, drawn 20 cm from each ,?c=F9vG_G baavM_G Hl ?vcp9v]E ?vgarvAl baavM= maGvK_G bvM
other to a total length of 1.75 m. The coachs restriction line (a
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of the court, parallel to the side line and 1.75 metres from it) is .~l 1,75 dv_9vlvGE caav= QM6G Hf cvt mvT 20 Ogv=
composed of 15 cm short lines drawn 20 cm apart to mark the ?c9KF yE maGK_G bM Hl IOAll ?garAl baaM( :>QO*G OccrA bM
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limit of the coachs area of operation.
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D1b, D2
1.4 ZONES AND AREAS .>QO*G clf ?raFl
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On each court the front zone is limited by the axis of the centre line and 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 19.3.3.4 ?cv l9v vlFG ?vrv aFvlv_G 1 . 4 . 1
the rear edge of the attack line. 19.3.1.4, 23.3.2.3e,D2
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The front zone is considered to extend beyond the side lines to the end 1.1, 1.3.2 19.3.1.4 .maGK_G bM_ ?cp_M_G ?p9J_Ga maGK_G
of the free zone. 23.3.2.3e
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The service zone is a 9 m wide area behind each end line.
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It is laterally limited by two short lines, each 15 cm long, drawn 20 cm 1.3.2, 12, D1b .?vc9KFv_G bvM q_vM Q9vAlC 9 ^Qvg= c9vTQDG ?rvaFvl HavtA
behind the end line as an extension of the side lines. Both short lines are
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In depth, the service zone extends to the end of the free zone. 1.1
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1.4.3 Substitution zone
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to the scorer's table. D1b
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1.4.4 Libero Replacement zone
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the team benches, limited by the extension of the attack line up to the
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1.4.5 Warm-up area
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For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, the warm-up areas, 24.2.5, D1a,
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sized approximately 3 x 3 m, are located in both of the bench- D1b 24.2.5, D.1a, HavtvA ,?vcvlvTQv_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89vav_G IQvt__ dv _aOv _G O9v JA:G B9v r=9T*
side corners, outside the free zone. k
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1.4.6 Penalty area .IQJ_G ?raFlv_G LQ9vM Ovf9vrlv_G >vF9Gv= >vg_lv_G bvavMl Hl {FvtQv_G
A penalty area, sized approximately 1 x 1 m and equipped with two 21.3.2.1, D1a, AGRv vGv_G ?vrv aFl 1 . 4 . 6
chairs, is located in the control area, outside the prolongation of each D1b
end line. They may be limited by a 5 cm wide red line. 21.3.2.1, cMGO 9KF9tla {cTQt= IRvKGl a ~l 161 AGRG_G ?raF* d=cQrA_G mGJ_G
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1.5 TEMPERATURE .mT 5 ^Qg= QlJC
The minimum temperature shall not be below 10 C (50 F). IQGQv Jv _G ?v vGQO 1.5
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, the maximum ?vcav8l B9vGQO 10 Hf IQGQJ_G ?vGQO_ bFOFG OJv_G cvrc : HC >Gc
temperature shall not be higher than 25 C (77 F) and the .)BcKFQKp ?GQO 50(
minimum not lower than 16 C (61 F).
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1.6 LIGHTING
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For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, the lighting on the 1
playing area should be 1000 to 1500 lux measured at 1 m above IA9v v ]DG 1.6
the surface of the playing area.
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2 NET AND POSTS D3
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2.1 HEIGHT OF THE NET
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2.1.1 Placed vertically over the centre line there is a net whose top is set at the 1.3.3
height of 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women. ?vtv=vWv_G Y9v pvAQE 2.1
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height (over the two side lines) must be exactly the same and must not 2.1.1 .BGOvcT__ QvAl 2,24a c9vGQ__ QvAl 2,43
exceed the ofcial height by more than 2 cm.
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2.2 STRUCTURE
The net is 1 m wide and 9.50 to 10 metres long (with 25 to 50 cm on
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each side of the side bands), made of 10 cm square black mesh. D.3 ct Hl mT50 yE 25 hl( Q9AlC 10 yE 9.5 9Kv_aaa OvJGa QvAl ?vt=W_G ^Qvf Hatvc
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is sewn along its full length. Each extreme end of the band has a hole, {Agar Hl YaFZl mT 7 ^Qg= 9c_g_G 9KAp9J OFf dvrpC bcQW OvGac
through which passes a cord, fastening the band to the posts for
keeping its top taut.
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Within the band, a exible cable fastens the net to the posts and keeps
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its top taut.
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At the bottom of the net there is another horizontal band, 5cm wide,
similar to the top band, through which is threaded a rope. This rope
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fastens the net to the posts and keeps its lower part taut. bcQW__ \=9Wl mT 5 ^Qg= QMB drpC bcQW OGac ?vt=W_G cvpTC
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2.3 SIDE BANDS k
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Two white bands are fastened vertically to the net and placed directly 1.3.2, D3
above each side line. ?v cv=vF9v vGv_G ?v vaQv vWFG 2.3
They are 5 cm wide and 1 m long and are considered as part of the net. 1.3.2 ct sap IQW9=l H9g]aca ?t=W_G zf 9cOalf ^c=FG Hav__9= H9acQW Bv=Dc
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2.4 ANTENNAE ?v vcv 8Gav K_G dv Zv g_G 2.4
An antenna is a exible rod, 1.80 m long and 10 mm in diameter, made
of breglass or similar material.
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An antenna is fastened at the outer edge of each side band. The 2.3, D3
antennae are placed on opposite sides of the net. 2.3 >F9G_G dacQW Hl ct_ dGQ9M_G OJv_G zvf H9Avc8GaKv_G H9vA9Zg_G B=vDA
D.3 .?vt=W__ {cvTtg_G {c=F9G_G bv_f H9g]aAa
The top 80 cm of each antenna extends above the net and is marked
with 10 cm stripes of contrasting colour, preferably red and white. yE mTrca ?t=W_G sap mT 80 \_aaa 9vZf cvt Hvl jav_g_G ARvG_G OAlvc
The antennae are considered as part of the net and laterally delimit the 10.1.1, D3,
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crossing space. D5a, D5b k k
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D.3, D.5a,b
2.5 POSTS
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2.5.1 The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.50-1.00 m D3
outside the side lines. They are 2.55 m high and preferably adjustable.
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For all FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, the posts supporting
the net are placed at a distance of 1 m outside the side lines. hv]avc ,?vcvlvTQv_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQv89a_G IQvtv__ dv_aOv _G O9vJADG B9vr=9Tlv_
2.5.2 The posts are rounded and smooth, xed to the ground without wires.
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There shall be no dangerous or obstructing devices.
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2.6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
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All additional equipment is determined by FIVB regulations.
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3 BALLS
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3.1 STANDARDS
The ball shall be spherical, made of a exible leather or synthetic leather
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.?_vD9ll IO9vl aC b9va*G Hvl YavFZl d8GavJ Uvct 9K_vMGOv=a
case with a bladder inside, made of rubber or a similar material. k k
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Its colour may be a uniform light colour or a combination of colours.
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Synthetic leather material and colour combinations of balls used in Ucc9r* ?r=9al HatA HC >Gc ,?clTQ_G ?vc_aO_G B9Tp9vF*G v ?lOMAT*G
international ofcial competitions should comply with FIVB standards. .IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JA:G
Its circumference is 65-67 cm and its weight is 260-280 g. mGQG 280 - 260 9KFRa ,mT 67 - 65 IQt_G bcJl Havtc
caQ 4,61 - 4,26( 2mT / mGQvG av_ct 0,325 - 0,30 xMGO_G AGaK_G bj] Hatc
Its inside pressure shall be 0.30 to 0.325 kg/cm2 (4.26 to 4.61 psi) (294.3
to 318.82 mbar or hPa). )?g=Ql ?Za= ct_
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3.2 UNIFORMITY OF BALLS
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All balls used in a match must have the same standards regarding 3.1
circumference, weight, pressure, type, colour, etc. 3.1 9lcp Ucc9r*G UpF= IGQ9=*G v ?vlOMAT*G BGQt_G hclvG HavtA HC >Gvc
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FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, as well as National or u_Pvta ?vcvlvTQv_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQv89a_G IQvtv__ dv_aOv _G O9vJADG B9vr=9Tlv_
League Championships, must be played with FIVB approved
balls, unless by agreement of FIVB.
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3.3 THREE-BALL SYSTEM
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For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, three balls shall be D10
used. In this case, six ball retrievers are stationed, one at each D . 10 mv Avc ?vcvlvTQv_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQv89a_G IQvtv__ dv_aOv _G O9vJADG B9vr=9Tlv_
corner of the free zone and one behind each referee. ,BGQv t dv avrvAv_vl ?vAv T qvrvc ,?v_9vJ_G gPvJ dvpa ,BGQv t E;vD mGOMvAvTE
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CHAPTER 2 dF9D_G cv v Zv v p_G

PARTICIPANTS Hav v vtQ9Wlv _G
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See Rules
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4 TEAMS
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4.1 TEAM COMPOSITION
5.2 :?p9]D9= ,>f: 12 bAJ scQp_G HatAc HC RaGc ,IGQ9=l__ 4 . 1 . 1
4.1.1 For the match, a team may consist of up to 12 players, plus 4.1.1.1, 5.2,
5.3 5.3 .{FDE {=QOl HcOf9Tl bZr.=a OJGa >QOl :{=QO*G ?8cJ -
Coaching Staff: one coach, a maximum of two assistant coaches, .scQp__ OJGa jQW= >c=aa OJGa ?G_9g*G dZ9ZAME :?c=a_G ?8cK_G -
Medical Staff: one team therapist and one medical doctor.
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Only those listed on the score sheet may normally enter the Competition/
Control Area and take part in the ofcial warm up and in the match.
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HC >Gc ?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG B9r=9T*
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions the medical doctor and k
team therapist must be accredited beforehand by the FIVB. 9r=Tl HcOlAgl ?G_9g*G dZ9ZAMEa jQW=_G >c=a_G Hatc
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4.1.2 One of the players, other than the Libero, is the team captain, who shall 5.1, 19.1.3
be indicated on the score sheet. 5.1 Q9vWc HC >vGc jPv_G svcQp__ 9Tc8Q ,QvJ_G >vf;_G GOvf9l {v=f;_G OvJC Havtc 4 . 1 . 2
4.1.3 Only the players recorded on the score sheet may enter the court and 1, 4.1.1, 5.1.1, 19 . 1 . 3 .cvcGTA_G IQ9vlATE dvp \vc_E
play in the match. Once the coach and the team captain have signed the 5.2.2
score sheet, (team list for electronic score sheet) the recorded players 1,4.1.1 >vg_v_Ga >g_lv_G cavMO cvcGTA_G IQ9vlATE dvp {v_GTlv_G {v=f;_ bvrp sJvc 4 . 1 . 3
cannot be changed. 5.1.1 ?l89r( ,ccGTA_ IQ9lATE scQp_G Uc8Qa >QO*G hrac 9*9J .IGQ9v=*G dvp
5.2.2 .Hc_GT*G {=f;_G |cjA Htlc : )?cFa~t_DG ccGTA_G IQ9lATD scQp_G
4.2 LOCATION OF THE TEAM
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4.2.1 The players not in play should either sit on their team bench or be in 1.4.5, 5.2.3,
their warm-up area. The coach and other team members sit on the 7.3.3 1.4.5 svcQp_G Ogrl bv_f 9vlE ,>gv__G dvp {vtQ9W*G |vi Hav=f;_G U_Gvc HC >Gvc 4 . 2 . 1
bench, but may temporarily leave it. 5.2.3 A9v]fCa >QOlv_G U_Gvca ,mvKv= ?Z9vM_G A9lvJDG ?vraFl dvp OGGavA_G aC
The benches for the teams are located beside the scorer's table, outside D1a, D1b
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the free zone.
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4.2.2 Only the team composition members are permitted to sit on the bench 4.1.1, 7.2
during the match and to participate in the ofcial warm-up session. 4.1.1 v ?tQ9W*Ga IGQ9=*G A9FDC Ogr*G zf Ua_G_G scQp_G A9]fF brp KlTc 4 . 2 . 2
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4.2.3 Players not in play may warm-up without balls as follows:
4.2.3.1 during play: in the warm-up areas; 1.4.5, 8.1, D1a, :w9A_G aJF_G zf BGQvt HaO= A9lvJDG >g__G v {tQ9vW*G |vi {v=f;_ svJc 4 . 2 . 3
D1b
1.4.5, 8.1 .A9lvJDG sa9vFl dvp : >gv__G A9vFvDC 4 . 2 . 3 . 1
4.2.3.2 during time-outs and technical time-outs: in the free zone behind their 1.3.3, 15.4 D . 1a, D . 1b
court.
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15 . 4
4.2.4 During set intervals, players may warm-up using balls within their own 18.1
free zone.
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4.3 EQUIPMENT
A player's equipment consists of a jersey, shorts, socks (the uniform) BGaOFG 4.3
and sport shoes. AGPJa )?_D9lAl( >QGavGa BQavWa ?v_cF9p Hl >f;_G BGaOC HatAA
4.3.1 The colour and the design for the jerseys, shorts and socks must be 4.1, 19.2 .dv]9vcQ
uniform for the team (except for the Libero). The uniforms must be k
clean. 4.1 GOJavl >QGaGv_G a B9vAQaW_G a B;vcF9p_G mvclZA a Hav_ Havtc HC >Gvc 4 . 3 . 1
19 . 2 .?pcdF U=;*G HatA HC >Gca )QJv_G >vf;_G GOvf9l( scQp__
4.3.2 The shoes must be light and pliable with rubber or composite soles k
without heels. aC ,GQDC u~c : da9al cgF BGPa ?FQla ?pcpM ?cPJFG HatA HC >Gvc 4 . 3 . 2
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4.3.3 Players' jerseys must be numbered from 1 to 20. 4.3.3.2
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4.3.3.1 The number must be placed on the jersey at the centre of the front and
of the back. The colour and brightness of the numbers must contrast ,q_M_G Hvla m9vlFG Hvl qZAvF*G dvp ?v_cF9vp_G bv_vf mvrQv_G hv]avc HC >vGvc 4 . 3 . 3 . 1
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with the colour and brightness of the jerseys. .B;cF9p_G Ma]aa Hav_ hl 9Fc9=Al m9vrQFG Ma]aa Ha_ Hatc HC >Gca
4.3.3.2 The number must be a minimum of 15 cm in height on the chest, and
a minimum of 20 cm in height on the back. The stripe forming the
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numbers shall be a minimum of 2 cm in width. OJvt mT 2 m9vrQIv_ Hatlv_G bvcQW_G ^Qvf Hatvca ,QvKd_G zf mT 20 Hf
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4.3.4 The team captain must have on his/her jersey a stripe of 8 x 2 cm 5.1
underlining the number on the chest. 5.1 h]ac mT 862 U9cr= bcQW scQp_G Uc8Q ?_cF9p zf Hatc HC >Gc 4 . 3 . 4
4.3.5 It is forbidden to wear uniforms of a colour different from that of the 19.2 .QOZ_G zf mrQ_G BJA
other players (except for the Liberos), and/or without ofcial numbers.
19 . 2 H9=f;_G GOvf9l( HcQvM6G {v=f;_G Hvf q_vAMl Hav_= Uv=;l AGOvAQE hFlvc 4 . 3 . 5
.?cvlvTQ m9vrQC HaOv= aC )HGQJ_G
4.4 CHANGE OF EQUIPMENT
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The 1st referee may authorize one or more players: 23
23 : QvDtC aC >vf;_ M9lvT_G caFG mtvJ__ svJc
4.4.1 to play barefoot; k
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4.4.2 to change wet or damaged uniforms between sets or after substitution, 4.3, 15.5
provided that the colour, design and number of the new uniform(s) are 4 . 3, 15 . 5 HavtA HC bQvW= cvcO=A_G Og= aC bGavWFG {= ?p_9A_G aC ?_A=v*G U=;*G |vcjA 4 . 4 . 2
the same; .mvrQ_Ga mcvlZA_Ga Hav__G UpvF= IOcOG_G U=;*G
4.4.3 to play in training suits in cold weather, provided that they are of the 4.1.1 mvclZA_Ga Ha__G UpFv= HatA HC bQW= ,OQ9=_G aG_G v >cQOA_G B:O== >g__G 4 . 4 . 3
4.1.1, 19.2
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same colour and design for the whole team (except for the Liberos) and 19 . 2 .4 . 3 . 3 IOvf9r__ 9rv=a ?vlrQla )HGQvJ_G H9=f;_G GOvf9l( svcQp_G OGQpC hclG_
numbered according to Rule 4.3.3.
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4.5 FORBIDDEN OBJECTS IRcl dagA aC ?v=9ZDG >=TA HC Htlvc dA_G A9vcWFG AGOAQE hFlvc 4 . 5 . 1
4.5.1 It is forbidden to wear objects which may cause injury or give an articial .>f;_ ?cf9FaZE
advantage to the player.
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4.5.2 Players may wear glasses or lenses at their own risk.
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5 TEAM LEADERS
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Both the team captain and the coach are responsible for the conduct 20
and discipline of their team members. 20 A9]fC b9=]FEa ua_T Hvf {v_a8Tl 9lvJ;t >QO*Ga scQvp_G Uc8Q Hatc
The Liberos cannot be either team or game captain. .9lKrcQp
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5.1 CAPTAIN
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5.1.1 PRIOR TO THE MATCH, the team captain signs the score sheet and 7.1, 25.2.1.1
represents his/her team in the toss. 7 .1, v \rcQp cDlvca ccGTA_G IQ9vlATE zf scQp_G Uvc8Q hrac IGQ9v=*G cv=r 5 . 1 . 1
25 . 2 . 1 . 1 .?vfQr_G
5.1.2 DURING THE MATCH and while on the court, the team captain is the 15.2.1 k
game captain. When the team captain is not on the court, the coach 15 . 2 . 1 ,baW__ 9Tc8Q scQp_G Uc8Q Hatc ,>g_*G v gOGGaA a IGQ9=*G A9FDC 5 . 1 . 2
or the team captain must assign another player on the court, but not Ucv8Q aC >QOv*G bv_f >Gvc ,>g_*G dvp scQp_G Uc8Q OGGaAc : 9vlOFfa
the Libero, to assume the role of game captain. This game captain k
maintains his/her responsibilities until he/she is substituted, or the team m9cr_G cZGac_ ,QJ_G >f;v_G q;M= >g_*G v QMB 9=f: {vcgA svcQp_G
captain returns to play, or the set ends. \_GO=ATE {J_ \A9c_a8Tlv= GPJ baW_G Uc8Q QlATca ,baW_G Uc8Q QaO=
When the ball is out of play, only the game captain is authorized to 8.2
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speak to the referees:
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5.1.2.1 to ask for an explanation on the application or interpretation of the 23.2.4 .m9vtJv_G hvl EOJAv_9=
Rules, and also to submit the requests or questions of his/her team- k k
mates. If the game captain does not agree with the explanation of the 23 . 2 . 4 ?_8TC aC B9v=_a 9]cC mOrca ,OfGar_G |vTpA aC sc=aA caJ 9J9]cE >v_ac 5 . 1 . 2 . 1
1st referee, he/she may choose to protest against such decision and HC \v_ sJvc ,caFG mvtJ_G M9v]c@= bavW_G Uvc8Q hvFArc mv_ GPEa ,\8;lR
immediately indicates to the 1st referee that he/she reserves the right k
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to record an ofcial protest on the score sheet at the end of the match;
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5.1.2.2 to ask authorization:
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a) to change all or part of the equipment, 4.3, 4.4.2
4 . 3, 4 . 4 . 2 BGaOFG Hl ARvG aC cvt |vcjA - C
b) to verify the positions of the teams, 7.4, 7.6
7 . 4, 7 . 6 {vrcQp_G RtGQvl Hvl srJvA_G - >
c) to check the oor, the net, the ball, etc.; 1.2, 2, 3
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5.1.2.3 in the absence of the coach to request time-outs and substitutions. 15.3.1, 15.4.1,
15.5.2 15, 3.1,15 . 4.1 .>QO*G >9ci ?_9J v B;vcO=A_Ga ?vgarATlv_G B9vraFG >_vac 5 . 1 . 2 . 3
5.1.3 AT THE END OF THE MATCH, the team captain: 15.5.2
6.3
5.1.3.1 thanks the referees and signs the score sheet to ratify the result; 25.2.3.3 6.3 :IGQ9v=*G ?c9KvF OvFf scQvp_G Ucv8Q mavrc 5 . 1 . 3
5.1.3.2 may, when it has been notied in due time to the 1st referee, conrm 5.1.2.1, 25.2.3.3 .9Kv= A9vG 9vl QGQvrD cvcGTA_G IQ9vlATE bv_f hvraca m9vtJ_G QvtWc 5 . 1 . 3 . 1
and record on the score sheet an ofcial protest regarding the referees 25.2.3.2
5.1.2.1, zf ccGTA_G a Oct.A_G RaGc ,caFG mtJ__ OOJ*G Bra_G v Q9gW:G OFf 5 . 1 . 3 . 2
application or interpretation of the rules. k k
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.OfGar__
5.2 COACH >QOv v vlv v_G 5.2
5.2.1 Throughout the match, the coach conducts the play of his/her team 1.1, 7.3.2, 1.1 LQ9M Hl \vrcQp B9tQJA \vcGaA= >QO*G mavrc ,IGQ9=*G I~p iOl bv_f 5 . 2 . 1
from outside the playing court. He/she selects the starting line-ups, the 15.4.1, 15.5.2
substitutes, and takes time-outs. In these functions his/her contacting
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ofcial is the 2nd referee. 15.5.2 .dF9D_G mvtJ_G avJ {clvTQ_G hl \va9=AQG Havtc B9lK*G gPJ v ,?garAT*G
5.2.2 PRIOR TO THE MATCH, the coach records or checks the names and 4.1, 19.1.3, 4.1 zf \vc=f: m9rQCa A9lvTC Hl Ovt.Ac aC >QO*G cvGTc ,IGQ9v=*G cv=r 5 . 2 . 2
numbers of his/her players on the score sheet, and then signs it. 25.2.1.1 19 . 1 . 3 .9Kvc_f hvcraA_G mvD cvcGTA_G IQ9vlATE
5.2.3 DURING THE MATCH, the coach: 25 . 2 . 1 . 1
5.2.3.1 prior to each set, gives the 2nd referee or the scorer the line-up sheet(s) 7.3.2, 7.4, 7.6 : >QOlv_G mavrc ,IGQ9v=*G A9vFDC 5 . 2 . 3
duly lled in and signed;
7.3.2, 7.4,7.6 HGQaO_G >vcAQA ?rQa cGT*G aC dF9D_G mtJ_G baW ct c=r dvagc 5 . 2 . 3 . 1
5.2.3.2 sits on the team bench nearest to the scorer, but may leave it; 4.2 .?vgrala I9paATl
5.2.3.3 requests time-outs and substitutions; 15.4, 15.5
4.2 .\vAQO9jl \_ sJvc Htv_a ,cvGT*G bv_E >QvrFG svcQp_G Ogrl bv_f Uv_Gc 5 . 2 . 3 . 2
5.2.3.4 may, as well as other team members, give instructions to the players 1.3.4, 1.4.5, D2
on the court. The coach may give these instructions while standing or 15 . 4, 15 . 5 .B;vcOv=A_Ga ?vgarAT*G B9vraFG >_vac 5 . 2 . 3 . 3
walking within the free zone in front of his/her teams bench from the
1.3.4 ,>g_*G v {=f;_ B9vlc_gA A9vafE HcQM6G svcQp_G A9v]fC u_Pta \v_ sJvc 5 . 2 . 3 . 4
extension of the attack line up to the warm-up area, without disturbing k k
or delaying the match. 1.4.5 ?raF*G OaOJ v 9cW9l aC 9prGa 9lE B9lc_gA_G gPvJ A9vafE >QOvl__ svJca
D.2 HaO A9vlJDG ?vraFl bAJ maGK_G ?raFl OGOvAlE Hvl \vrcQp Ogrl m9vlC IQvJ_G
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, the coach is restricted D1a, D1b, D2
to performing his/her function behind the coachs restriction line. .IGQ9v=lv__ |vM.vA aC L9vfRE
D . 1a, D . 1b OcrAc ,?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JA:G B9r=9T*
5.3 ASSISTANT COACH D.2 .>QO*G OccrA bM q_M \Apcda AGOF >QO*G
5.3.1 The assistant coach sits on the team bench, but has no right to intervene >QOv v lv _G Ov f9v v Tv vl 5.3
in the match.
.IGQ9v=*G v cMOA_G \_ svJc : Ht_a svcQp_G Ovgrl zf >QOv*G Ovf9Tl Uv_Gc 5 . 3 . 1
5.3.2 Should the coach have to leave his/her team for any reason including 5.1.2, 5.2 k
sanction, but excluding entering the court as a player, an assistant coach 5.1.2 caMO hFlc \Ft_a ,?=arg_G ;l9W >=T jF \rcQp_ >QO*G uQA mRA_G GPE 5 . 3 . 2
may assume the coach's functions for the duration of the absence, once 5.2 9*9J ,\=9ci I~p_ >QO*G m9Kl= m9cr_G >QO*G Of9T* RaGc ,>f;t >g_*G
conrmed to the referee by the game captain.
.baW_G Uc8Q ?aTGa= mtJ__ OtCc
20 20
CHAPTER 3 dF9D_G cv v Zv v p_G

PLAYING FORMAT >v v gv v v_v_G cv v vtv vW
OfGar_G QdFG
See Rules
IGQ9v=v vlv _Ga bavWv _9= Rav pv_G ,?v avrvF cvcv GTAv_ 6
6 TO SCORE A POINT, TO WIN A SET AND THE MATCH
?v v avrvF ccv Gv TvAv_ 6.1
6.1 TO SCORE A POINT
?v v avrv Fv _G 6 . 1 . 1
6.1.1 Point : ?varF svcQp_G cvGvTc
A team scores a point:
8.3 .Uvp9F*G >vg_l bv_f M9vGF= IQvt_G m9vaAQG 6 . 1 . 1 . 1
6.1.1.1 by successfully grounding the ball on the opponents court; 8.3, 10.1.1 10 . 1 . 1
6.1.1.2 when the opponent team commits a fault; 6.1.2 6.1.2 ..vaM Up9vF*G svcQp_G >vtAQc 9vlOFf 6 . 1 . 1 . 2
6.1.1.3 when the opponent team receives a penalty. 16.2.3, 21.3.1 16 . 2 . 3 .QGPvF@= Up9vF*G svcQp_G iR9vGc 9vlOFf 6 . 1 . 1 . 3
6.1.2 Fault 21 . 3 . 1
A team commits a fault by making a playing action contrary to the rules .vavM_G 6 . 1 . 2
(or by violating them in some other way). The referees judge the faults k k
?rcQa= 9Kt9KAF9= aC( OfGar__ 9p_9Ml >g__G cgG= .aM scQp_G >tAQc
and determine the consequences according to the rules: k
.OfGavr__ 9vr=a Hv89AF_G GaOOJvc a A9vaMFG m9vtJ_G QOrc ,)iQMC
6.1.2.1 if two or more faults are committed successively, only the rst one is
counted; .bvrvp caFG .vaM_G >vTJc ,dv_GavA_G bv_f QvDtC aC .vaM >vtAQC GPE 6 . 1 . 2 . 1
6.1.2.2 if two or more faults are committed by opponents simultaneously, a 6.1.2, D11 (23) 6 . 1 . 2, .vaM >vTJvc ,OvJGa Bvra dvp {vTp9FA*G ?vaTGa= QDtC aC .vaM >vtAQC GPE 6 . 1 . 2 . 2
DOUBLE FAULT is called and the rally is replayed. D. 11 (23) .caGOA_G O9vgc a LaORvl
6.1.3 Rally and completed rally
clAt*G caGOA_Ga caGOA_G 6 . 1 . 3
A rally is the sequence of playing actions from the moment of the 8.1, 8.2, 8 . 1, 8 . 2 ?aTGa= c9TQ:G ?=Q] ?dJ_ Hl >g__G B9tQJ B9g=A Hf IQ9=f caGOA_G
service hit by the server until the ball is out of play. A completed rally 12.2.2.1, 12.2.2.1,
is the sequence of playing actions which results in the award of a point. 15.2.3, .>vg__G LQ9M IQvt_G HavtA bAJ cTQ*G
15.2..3
15.11.1.3,
15.11.1.3, caZJ_G 9KAGcAF HatAa >g__G B9tQJ >r9gA Hf IQ9=f clAt*G caGOA_G
19.3.2.1,
19.3.2.9 19.3.2.1 .?arF zf
19.3.2.9
6.1.3.1 If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point and continues to serve.
.c9TQD9= QlvATca ?varvF RQvJc ,caGOvA_9= cvTQ*G svcQpv_G R9vp GPE 6 . 1 . 3 . 1
6.1.3.2 If the receiving team wins a rally, it scores a point and it must serve next.
.w9A_G c9TQD9= mavrc HC >Gvc a ?varF RQJc ,caGOA_9= c=rAT*G scQp_G R9vp GPE 6 . 1 . 3 . 2
6.2 TO WIN A SET D11 (9) D.11 (9) bav v Wv _9v= Rav vpv _G 6.2
th
A set (except the deciding 5 set) is won by the team which rst scores 6.3.2 k
25 points with a minimum lead of two points. In the case of a 24-24 tie,
6.3.2 crFG zf {vAarF mOrAv=a :aC ?varF 25 cGTc jP_G svcQp_G baWv_9= Rapvc
play is continued until a two-point lead is achieved (26-24; 27-25; ). QvlATc ,24 - 24 cO9gAv_G ?_9J va ,)Ul9M_G - cZ9p_G baW_G v GOvf9vl(
.)... ,25 - 27 ,24 - 26( .{AarF RGQJE yE cvZc bvAJ >g__G
6.3 TO WIN THE MATCH D11 (9)
D . 11 (9) IGQ9v =vlv_9v= Ravpv_G 6.3
6.3.1 The match is won by the team that wins three sets. 6.2
6.2 .bGavWC ?vD;Dv= Ravpvc jPv_G svcQp_G IGQ9v=*9= Rapvc 6 . 3 . 1
6.3.2 In the case of a 2-2 tie, the deciding 5th set is played to 15 points with a 7.1
minimum lead of 2 points. 7.1 ?varvF 15 yE )Ul9Mv_G( cvZ9p_G bavW_G >g_c 2 - 2 cO9gA_G ?_9vJ dvp 6 . 3 . 2
.bFOC OJt {vAarvF mOvrvA=a
6.4 DEFAULT AND INCOMPLETE TEAM
cv lvAvtv lv v_G Qv cv i sv cQv pv _Ga qv_vMv Av _G 6.4
6.4.1 If a team refuses to play after being summoned to do so, it is declared 6.2, 6.3 k
in default and forfeits the match with the result 0-3 for the match and 6 . 2, 6 . 3 )9vp_MAvl( H_vgc \vF@vp ,uv_P \vFl >v_avc HC Ovg= >vg__G scQvp_G ^vpQc 9lOvFf 6 . 4 . 1
0-25 for each set. .bavW cvt_ 25 - QpZ a IGQ9=l__ 3 - QpZ ?vGcAF= IGQ9=*G QTMca
6.4.2 A team that, without justiable reason, does not appear on the playing ,cavrgl Q}l HaO OOJlv_G Bra_G v >vg_*G ^QC zf scQp_G OvGGaAc mv_ GPE 6 . 4 . 2
court on time is declared in default with the same result as in Rule 6.4.1. k
.6. . 4 . 1 IOvf9vr_G dvp avJ 9lvt ?vGcAF_G UvpF=a 9vp_MAl }Agc \vF@p
6.4.3 A team that is declared INCOMPLETE for the set or for the match, loses 6.2, 6.3, 7.3.1
the set or the match. The opponent team is given the points, or the 6 . 2, 6 . 3 aC baW_G QTMvc \vF@p ,IGQ9=*G aC baW__ clAtl |i scQp_G Hv_fC GPE 6 . 4 . 3
points and the sets, needed to win the set or the match. The incomplete 7.3.1 Rap__ ?v=a_a*G bGaWFGa b9rF_G aC b9rF_G Up9F*G scQp_G bavgca IGQ9=*G
team keeps its points and sets. .\vaGavWCa \va9rF= clAt*G |vi svcQp_G evpAJca IGQ9v=*G aC baW_9=
7 STRUCTURE OF PLAY >v vgv _v_G m9v v dv vF 7.

7.1 THE TOSS
?v vfQv vrv _G 7.1
Before the match, the 1st referee carries out a toss to decide upon the 12.1.1
rst service and the sides of the court in the rst set. 12 . 1 . 1 c9vTQDG 9K=Gal= OOvJAc ?vfQrv_G AGQvG@= IGQ9v=*G cv=r caFG mvtJv_G mavrc
.caFG bavW_G dvp >g_lv_G d=vF9vGa caFG
If a deciding set is to be played, a new toss will be carried out. 6.3.2
7.1.1 The toss is taken in the presence of the two team captains.
6.3.2 .IOvcOvG ?vfQr AGQvGE mAvc \F@vp ,cZ9vp_G bavWv_G >gv_ QQvrA GPE
5.1
7.1.2 The winner of the toss chooses: 5.1 .{vrcQp_G dvTc8Q Qav]J dvp ?fQvr_G iQvGA 7 . 1 . 1
EITHER : ?fQvr_9= R89vp_G Q9vAMc 7 . 1 . 2
7.1.2.1 the right to serve or to receive the service, 12.1.1
9vlE
12 . 1 . 1 .c9vTQDG c9v=rATE aC c9vTQDG dvp svJ_G 7 . 1 . 2 . 1
OR
aC
7.1.2.2 the side of the court.
>vg_lv_G >vF9vG 7 . 1 . 2 . 2
The loser takes the remaining choice.
.dvr=Alv_G Q9cvAMDG QvT9M_G PvM.c
7.2 OFFICIAL WARM-UP SESSION
A9v v v lv v JDG IQv Av p 7.2
7.2.1 Prior to the match, if the teams have previously had a playing court at k
bagA ,9r=Tl 9lKpQZA BJA QMB >g_l {rcQp_G iO_ H9t GPE ,IGQ9=v*G cv=r 7 . 2 . 1
their disposal, they are entitled to a 6-minute ofcial warm-up period k
together at the net; if not, they may have 10 minutes. .s89rO 10 9lK_ sJc \F@p Htc m_ GPEa ,?t=W_G OFf 9gl s89rO 6 A9lJE I~p
7.2.2 If either captain requests separate (consecutive) ofcial warm-ups at the 7.2.1 7.2.1 RaGcp ,?t=W_G OFf )wGaA_G zf( cZpFl A9lJE scQp__ Uc8Q jC >_a GPE 7 . 2 . 2
net, the teams are allowed 3 minutes each or 5 minutes each. .scQp ct_ s89rO UlM aC s89rO E;D_ u_P= {rcQp__
22 22
7.2.3 In the case of consecutive ofcial warm-ups, the team that has the rst 7.1.2.1, 7.2.2 7.1.2.1,7.2.2 gQaO PM.c c9TQDG \cO_ jP_G scQp_G H@p ,dlTQ_G A9lJDG >r9gA ?_9J v 7 . 2 . 3
service takes the rst turn at the net. k
.?t=W_G OFf :aC
7.3 TEAM STARTING LINE-UP
sv cQv pv __ dT9v TFG HGQaOv v_G >vcAQv A 7.3
7.3.1 There must always be six players per team in play. 6.4.3 k
6.4.3 .>g__G dvp svcQp cvt_ {=vf: ?vAT 9vl8GO OvGGaAvc HC >Gvc 7 . 3 . 1
The team's starting line-up indicates the rotational order of the players 7.6
on the court. This order must be maintained throughout the set. 7.6 >vGc a ,>gv_*G dvp {v=f;_G HGQaO >vcAQA scQvp__ dvT9TFG >vcA~_G |Wc
.bavWv_G cGava >vcAQvA_G GPvJ bv_vf ?vdvp9Jv*G
7.3.2 Before the start of each set, the coach has to present the starting line-up 5.2.3.1, 24.3.1,
of his/her team on a line-up sheet. The sheet is submitted, duly lled in 25.2.1.2 5.2.3.1 zf \rcQp_ dT9vTFG HGQaOv_G >vcAQA >QOlv_G mOvrc baW ct ?vcGO= cv=r 7 . 3 . 2
and signed, to the 2nd referee or the scorer.
24 . 3 . 1, mtvJ_G yE \vgrala I9vpaATl ?vrQa_G gPvJ mv_TAa ,HGQaOv_G >vcAQA ?v rQa
7.3.3 The players who are not in the starting line-up of a set are the substitutes 7.3.2, 15.5 25 . 2 . 1 . 2 .cvGT*G aC dF9vD_G
for that set (except the Liberos).
7 . 3 . 2, A:Ov=_G mvJ baW__ dvT9TFG HGQaO_G >vcAQA v {v_GT*G |vi Ha=f;_G 7 . 3 . 3
7.3.4 Once the line-up sheet has been delivered to the 2nd referee or scorer, no 15.2.2, 15.5,
change in the line-up may be authorized without a regular substitution. D11 (5)
15 . 5 .)HGQJ_G H9=f;_G GOvf9l( bavW_G uv_P_
7.3.5 Discrepancies between players position on court and on the line-up 24.3.1
15.2.2, 15.5 RaGc : ,cvGTlv_G aC dvF9D_G mvtJ__ HGQaOv_G >vcAQA ?vrQa mvc_TA OQGlv= 7 . 3 . 4
sheet are dealt with as follows: D11 (5) .jO9vf cvcOv=A HaOv= |vcvjA j.v= M9lvT_G
7.3.5.1 when such a discrepancy is discovered before the start of the set, 7.3.2 24 . 3 . 1 HGQaOv_G >vcAQA ?vrQa v 9vla >g_*G v {=f;_G RtGQvl {= B9]Q9vgA_G 7 . 3 . 5
players' positions must be rectied according to those on the line-up :w9A_G bfGQc
sheet there will be no sanction;
7.3.2 RtGQl KvcJZA >Gc ,baW_G ?cGO= c=r ^Q9vgA_G GPJ cvDl qWAtc 9vlOFf 7 . 3 . 5 . 1
7.3.5.2 when, before the start of the set, any player on court is found not to be 7.3.2 k
registered on the line-up sheet of that set, this player must be changed .AGRG u9vFJ Havtc :a ,HGQaO_G >cAQA ?vrQa= OavGal aJ 9lv_ 9r=a {v=f;_G
to conform to the line-up sheet there will be no sanction;
7.3.2 >vcAQA ?vrQa v cGTvl |vi >vg_*G v >vf: OvGa GPE baW_G ?vcGO= cv=r 7 . 3 . 5 . 2
k
7.3.5.3 however, if the coach wishes to keep such non-recorded player(s) on 15.2.2, D11 (5) ,HGQaOv_G >vcAQA ?vrQa_ 9vr=a >f;_G GPvJ ccO=A >vGc ,baW_G u_P_ HGQaOv_G
the court, he/she has to request regular substitution(s), by use of the
corresponding hand signal, which will then be recorded on the score
.AGRvG u9vFvJ Hatvc :a
sheet. 15 . 2 . 2, |vi ){=f;_G( >vf;_ GPJ cDl zf A9r=DG v >QO*G OGQC GPE ,c9vJ jC zfa 7 . 3 . 5 . 3
If a discrepancy between players positions and the line-up sheet is D11 (5) jPv_Ga jO9f )B;cO=A( cvcO=A >_a \vc_f >Gc ,>vg_*G dvp cvGT*G
discovered later, the team at fault must revert to the correct positions. .cvcGTAv_G IQ9vlATE zf Pv8Ovg= cvGTcT
The opponents points remain valid and in addition they receive a point
,HGQaO_G >cAQA ?rQaa {=f;_G RtGQl {= Og= 9lcp ^Q9gA_G qWAtG GPEa
and the next service. All points scored by the team at fault from the
exact moment of the fault up to the discovery of the fault are cancelled. .?JcJZ_G RtGQ*G yE IOag_G @aM*G scQp_G zf >Gc
c9TQDGa ?arF zf cZJc \FC ?p9]D9= ?cQ9T Up9F*G scQp_G b9rF cdA
7.3.5.4 Where a player is found to be on court but he/she is not registered on 6.1.2, 7.3.2
.w9A_G
the score sheet list of players, the opponents points remain valid, and o
in addition they gain a point and service. The team at fault will lose all ?dJ__G Hl .aM_G OFf scQp_G ?aTGa= ?_GT*G b9rF_G hclG bj_A
points and/or sets (0:25, if necessary) gained from the moment the non- ..aM_G q9WAtG bAJ .aM__ ?JcJZ_G
registered player entered the court, and will have to submit a revised
line-up sheet and send a new registered player into the court, in the 6.1.2, 7.3.2 IQ9lATE zf scQp_G ?l89r Hl] cGTl |i \Ft_a >g_*G v >f;_G OGGaAc 9lOFf 7 . 3 . 5 . 4
position of the non-registered player. .c9TQDGa ?arF >Ttc \FC ?p9]D9= ,?cQ9T Up9F*G b9rF cdA ,ccGTA_G
k
dA_G )9cQaQ] H9t GPE 0:25( bGaWFG aC/a b9rF_G ct @aM*G scQp_G QTMc
>cAQA ?rQa mcOrA \c_f >Gca ,>g_*G cGT*G |i >f;_G caMO ?dJ_ PFl 9K=Tt
.cGT*G |i >f;_G RtQl= >g_*G cMGO yE cGTl OcOG >f: c9TQEa HGQaO_G
D4
7.4 POSITIONS
D.4 Rv v vtGQv v lv v _G 7.4
At the moment the ball is hit by the server, each team must be positioned 7.6.1, 8.1, 12.4
within its own court in the rotational order (except the server). 7.6.1, 8.1 ct Hatc HC >Gc ,cTQ*G ?vaTGa= IQt_G 9K= >Qv]A dA_G ?dJ__G dvp
12.4 .)cvTQlv_G GOvf 9lvcp( HGQaOv_G >vcAQvA_ 9vrvpa \v=gv_l cvMGO scQp
7.4.1 The positions of the players are numbered as follows:
7.4.1.1 the three players along the net are front-row players and occupy
: w9vA_9t {v=f;v_G RtGQvl mvrQA 7 . 4 . 1
positions 4 (front-left), 3 (front-centre) and 2 (front-right); Hav_jWc dvl9lFG qZ_G av=f: mvJ ?t=W_G caa bv_f ?D;D_G Hav=f;_G 7 . 4 . 1 . 1
7.4.1.2 the other three are back-row players occupying positions 5 (back-left), 6 .)HlcC dl9vlC( 2 a )bvTaC dvl9vlC( 3 ,)QvTcC dvl9vlC( 4 RtGQlv_G
(back-centre) and 1 (back-right).
5 RtGQv*G Hav_jvWc HvcP_G dvp_M_G qvZ_G av=f: mKp HaQvM6G ?D;vD_G 9vlC 7 . 4 . 1 . 2
7.4.2 Relative positions between players: .)HlvcC dvp_M( 1 a )bvTaC dvp_vM( 6 ,)QTvcC dvp_M(
7.4.2.1 each back-row player must be positioned further back from the centre .{v=f;_G RtGQvl {v= ?_vZ_G 7 . 4 . 2
line than the corresponding front-row player;
qZAF*G bM Hl Ovg=C RtQl v Havtc HC dvp_M qZ >vf: ct zf >Gvc 7 . 4 . 2 . 1
7.4.2.2 the front-row players and the back-row players, respectively, must be
positioned laterally in the order indicated in Rule 7.4.1. .dvl9lFG qvZ_G dvp \v_ cvD9l*G >f;v_G Hvl
7.4.3 The positions of players are determined and controlled according to the D4 v wGavA_G zf dp_M_G qZ_G a=f:a dl9lFG qZ_G a=f: Havtc HC >Gvc 7 . 4 . 2 . 2
positions of their feet contacting the ground as follows: .7 . 4 . 1 IOvf9vr_G dvp K]av*G >vcA~v__ 9vrvpa d=vF9G hv]a
k
7.4.3.1 each front-row player must have at least a part of his/her foot closer 1.3.3 D.4 :w9vA_9vt ^QIv_ ?vTl;lv_G mvKlGOvrC hrGa* 9r=a 9vKA=rGQl mAAa {=f;_G RvtGQl OOJvA 7 . 4 . 3
to the centre line than the feet of the corresponding back-row player;
1.3.3 >QvrC dl9lFG qZ_G d=f: Hl jC mOvr Hl crFG zf ARG Hatc HC >Gvc 7 . 4 . 3 . 1
7.4.3.2 each right (left) side player must have at least a part of his/her foot 1.3.2
closer to the right (left) sideline than the feet of the centre player in .\v_ cvD9llv_G dpv_M_G qvZ_G >vf: dvlOr Hl qvZAF*G bvM yE
that row.
1.3.2 >QvrC )QTcFG( HlvcFG >F9G_G >f: mOr Hl cvrFG zf ARG Hatc HC >vGc 7 . 4 . 3 . 2
7.4.4 After the service hit, the players may move around and occupy any .qZ_G u_P v bTa_G >f: dlOr Hl )QTcFG( HlcFG d=F9G_G bM_G yE
position on their court and the free zone.
?raF*Ga mK=g_l v RtQl jC cjWa uQJA_G IQt_G c9TQE Ovg= {=f;_ sJc 7 . 4 . 4
7.5 POSITIONAL FAULT D4, D11 (13)
.IQJ_G
7.5.1 The team commits a positional fault, if any player is not in his/her correct 7.3, 7.4, 15.9 D.4, D.11(13) Rv v tQv vlv _G .v v av v M 7.5
position at the moment the ball is hit by the server. This includes when
a player is on court through illegal substitution. 7 . 3, 7 . 4, v KcJZ_G gRtQl v >f: jC Htc m_ GPE RtQ*G .aM svcQp_G >tAQvc 7 . 5 . 1
15 . 9 .cTQlv_G ?aTGav= IQvt_G 9vKcp >Q]A dAv_G ?vdJ__G
7.5.2 If the server commits a serving fault at the moment of the service hit, 12.4, 12.7.1
the server's fault is counted before a positional fault.
.dFaF9r |i ccO=A c;M Hl >g_*G v >f: OGGaAc 9lOFf GPJ clWc
7.5.3 If the service becomes faulty after the service hit, it is the positional fault 12.7.2
12 . 4 .vaM H@p c9vTQDG ?v=Q] ?vdJv_ dvp c9vTQE .vaM cTQlv_G >tAQc 9vlOvFf 7 . 5 . 2
that will be counted. 12 . 7 .1 .RvtQ*G .vaM cv=r >TJc cvTQ*G
k
7.5.4 A positional fault leads to the following consequences: 12 . 7 .2 jP_G aJ RtQ*G .aM H@p c9TQDG ?v=Q] Og= 98a9M c9TQDG K=Zc 9lOFf 7 . 5 . 3
7.5.4.1 the team is sanctioned with a point and service to the opponent; 6.1.3
.>TAJc
7.5.4.2 players' positions must be rectied. 7.3, 7.4 : ?cv_9A_G Hv89AF_G bv_E RvtQ*G .vaM jOCvc 7 . 5 . 4
6.1.3 .Up9Fl__ c9TQDGa ?arF= scQvp_G iR9vGc 7 . 5 . 4 . 1
7 . 3, 7 . 4 .{v=f;_G RvtGQl KcvJZA >Gc 7 . 5 . 4 . 2
24 24
7.6 ROTATION
HGQaOv v v _G 7.6
7.6.1 The rotational order is determined by the team's starting line-up and 7.3.1, 7.4.1,
controlled with the service order and players' positions throughout the 12.2 7 . 3 . 1, Hl \vA=rGQl mAAa ,scQp__ dvT9TFG >cA~_G ?vaTGa= HGQaOv_G >cvAQA OOJvc 7 . 6 . 1
set. 7 . 4 . 1, 12 . 2 .bavW_G cGava Hvcv=f;v_G RvtGQvla c9vTQDG >vcvAQvA c;vM
k k
7.6.2 When the receiving team has gained the right to serve, its players rotate 12.2.2.2 12 . 2 . 2 . 2 GOJGa GRtQl ga=f: QaOc ,c9TQDG v sJv_G c=rAT*G scQp_G >Ttc 9vlOFf 7 . 6 . 2
one position clock-wise: the player in position 2 rotates to position 1 to
serve, the player in position 1 rotates to position 6, etc.
,cvT|v_ 1 RvtQl bv_E 2 RvtQl dvp >vf;_G QaOvc : ?vf9T_G >Qvrvf g9GAE v
.Nv_E . . . 6 RvtQvl bv_E 1 RvtQvl dvp >vf;v_G QaOvca
7.7 ROTATIONAL FAULT D11 (13) D . 11 (13) HGQaOv v _G .v v av v vM 7.7
k
7.7.1 A rotational fault is committed when the SERVICE is not made according 7.6.1, 12 7.6.1 jOCvca HGQaOv_G >vcA~_ 9vr=a c9TQDG jOCvc : 9lOvFf HGQaOv_G .vaM >tAQvc 7 . 7 . 1
to the rotational order. It leads to the following consequences:
12 : ?vc_9Av_G H89vAFv_G bv_E
7.7.1.1 the team is sanctioned with a point and service to the opponent; 6.1.3
6.1.3 .Up9Fl__ c9TQDGa ?arF= svcQp_G iR9vGvc 7 . 7 . 1 . 1
7.7.1.2 the players' rotational order must be rectied. 7.6.1
7.6.1 {v=f;_G HGQaO >vcAQvA KcJvZA >Gc 7 . 7 . 1 . 2
7.7.2 Additionally, the scorer should determine the exact moment when the 25.2.2.2
fault was committed, and all points scored subsequently by the team at 25 . 2 . 2 . 2 dA_G ?JcJZ_G ?dJ__G ?rO= OOvJc HC cGT*G zf {vgAc ,u_P yE ?p9]D9= 7 . 7 . 2
fault must be cancelled. The opponent's points remain valid. ?vaTGa= ?_GT*Ga u_P_ ?c_9A_G b9rF_G hcvlG A9j_E >Gca ,.aM_G 9Kcp >tAQE
If that moment cannot be determined, no point(s) cancellation takes 6.1.3 .?cQ9T Uvp9F*G scQvp_G b9rF cdAa ,@aM*G svcQp_G
place, and a point and service to the opponent is the only sanction.
6.1.3 AGRG_Ga )b9vrF_G( ?varvF_G A9vj_E mAc : ,?vdJ__G u_A OvcOJA QPvgAc 9vlOFf
.Up9Fl__ c9TQDGa ?arF aJ OcJav_G
CHAPTER 4 h=GQ_G cv v Zv v p_G
PLAYING ACTIONS >v v gv v v_v_G B9v v vtQJ
See Rules OfGar_G QdFG
8 STATES OF PLAY >v vgv _v_G B:9v J 8.
8.1 BALL IN PLAY >v vgv v _v_G dv p IQv vtv v_G 8.1
The ball is in play from the moment of the hit of the service authorized 12, 12.3 12, 12 . 3 mtJ_G ?vaTGa= 9K= MQZ*G c9TQDG ?=Q] ?dJ_ PFl >g__G v IQt_G HatA
by the 1st referee. .caFG
>v vgv _v_G LQ9v v M IQv tv v_G 8.2
8.2 BALL OUT OF PLAY
IQp9Z_G \c_f Br_aC jP_G .aM_G ?dJ_ OFf >g__G LQ9M IQt_G HatA
The ball is out of play at the moment of the fault which is whistled by
one of the referees; in the absence of a fault, at the moment of the
.IQp9Z_G ?dJ_ OFf ,.aM_G OaGa mOf ?_9J va ,{ltJ_G OJC ?aTGa=
whistle.
D . 11 (14) "cv v MGO" IQv vtv _G 8.3
D . 12 (1)
8.3 BALL IN D11 (14),
D12 (1) 1.1 baaM_G u_P v 9l= >vg_*G ^QC Ul_A 9vlOFf "cvMGO" IQt_G HatA
The ball is in when it touches the oor of the playing court including 1.1, 1.3.2 1.3.2 .?vcOaOJ_G
the boundary lines.
D . 11 (15) "LQ9v v vM" IQv tv v_G 8.4
8.4 BALL OUT : 9lOFf " LQ9M " IQt_G HatA
The ball is out when: 1.3.2 .cl9t_9= ?cOaOJ_G baaM_G LQ9M ^QFG Ul_c jP_G IQt_G ARG Hatc 8 . 4 . 1
D . 11 (15),
8.4.1 the part of the ball which contacts the oor is completely outside the 1.3.2, D11 (15),
D . 12 (2)
boundary lines; D12 (2)
k k
8.4.2 it touches an object outside the court, the ceiling or a person out of D11 (15),
D . 11 (15), .>g__G LQ9M 9ZMW aC qrT_G aC >g_*G LQ9M 9lTG Ul_A 8 . 4 . 2
play; D12 (4) D . 12 (4)
8.4.3 it touches the antennae, ropes, posts or the net itself outside the side 2.3, D3, D5a, 2.3 LQ9M 9KTpF ?t=W_G aC {l89r_G ,c9=J_G ,{Ac8GaK_G {A9Zg_G Ul_A 8 . 4 . 3
bands; D11 (15), D.5a, .?c=F9G_G ?aQWFG
D12 (4) D . 11(15),
8.4.4 it crosses the vertical plane of the net either partially or totally outside 2.3, D5a, D5b, D . 12 (4)
the crossing space, except in the case of Rule 10.1.2; D11 (15), k k
D12 (4) 2.3 D.5a, Qa=g_G c9Gl LQ9M 9c8RG bAJ aC 9c_t ?vt=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G }gA 8 . 4 . 4
D5b, .10 . 1 . 2 IOf9r_G v ?_9J_G A9FDAT9=
8.4.5 it crosses completely the lower space under the net. 23.3.2.3f, D5a, D11 (15),
D11 (22) D . 12 (4)
23 . 3 . 2 . 3 . .?t=W_G BJA xpT_G c9G*G cl9t_9= }gA 8 . 4 . 5

D . 5a
D . 11 (22)
26 26
9 PLAYING THE BALL

IQv vtv _G >v vgv _ 9
Each team must play within its own playing area and space
. 1 . 2 IOf9r_G A9FDAT9=( \=g_ c9Gla ?raFl v scQp ct >g_c HC >Gc
(except Rule 10.1.2). The ball may, however, be retrieved from beyond
.IQJ_G ?raF*G q_M Hl IQt_G IO9gATE c9J ct zf RaGca ,)10
the free zone.
scQp_G B9=Q] 9.1
9.1 TEAM HITS .>g__G v >f: ?aTGa= IQt_G hl Ul;A jC dJ ?=Q]_G
A hit is any contact with the ball by a player in play. 14.4.1 14.4.1 IO9fD ,(OZ_G yE ?p9]D9=( bvZrC OJt B9=Q] E;D= scQp__ KlTc
The team is entitled to a maximum of three hits (in addition to blocking), ."B9=Q] h=QC" .aM scQp_G >tAQc ,QDtC mOMATE GPEa ,IQt_G
for returning the ball. If more are used, the team commits the fault of
FOUR HITS. ?vcv_9vAvAvlv_G B9v Tv lv v__G 9 . 1 . 1
9.1.1 CONSECUTIVE CONTACTS 9 . 2 . 3, 14 . 2, {Ac_9AAl {AQl IQt_G >Q]c HC >f;_ RaGc:
A player may not hit the ball two times consecutively 9.2.3, 14.2,
14 . 4 . 2 .)9 . 2 . 3a 14 . 2a 14 . 4 . 2 OfGar_G A9FDAT9=(
14.4.2
?vFvlGRvAv lv_G B9vTv vlv __G 9 . 1 . 2
(except Rules 9.2.3, 14.2 and 14.4.2).
.?vdJ__G UvpF dvp IQvt_G ?vD;D aC H9v=f: Ul_vc HC svJc
9.1.2 SIMULTANEOUS CONTACTS
)?D;D( {A=Q] u_P >TAJc ,HlGRA_9= IQt_G )?D;D( H;clR Ul_c 9lOFf 9 . 1 . 2 . 1
Two or three players may touch the ball at the same moment.
9KTl_c Ht_a IQt_G yE caZa_G Ha_a9Jc 9lOFfa ,)OZ_G A9FDAT9=(
9.1.2.1 When two (or three) team-mates touch the ball simultaneously, it is ..aM {=f;_G mGOaZE ctWc:a ,IOJGa ?=Q] >TAJA ,mJOJC
counted as two (or three) hits (with the exception of blocking). If they
reach for the ball, but only one of them touches it, one hit is counted. A ,>g__G v IQt_G cdAa ,?t=W_G sap HlGRA_9= IQt_G H9Tp9FAl Ul_c 9lOFf 9 . 1 . 2 . 2
collision of players does not constitute a fault. >JPA 9lOFfa ,iQMC B9=Q] E;D v ?crJFG IQt__ c=rAT*G scQp__ Hatc
k
9.1.2.2 When two opponents touch the ball simultaneously over the net and .?cTtg_G ?KG_G v jP_G scQp_G .aM \F@p ,"9GQ9M" IQt_G u_A cDl
the ball remains in play, the team receiving the ball is entitled to another
three hits. If such a ball goes out, it is the fault of the team on the 9.1.2.2 ?Tl__G ?_9aE yE ?t=W_G sap {Tp9FAl ?vaTGa= ?vFlGRA*G B9Tl__G BOC GPE 9 . 1 . 2 . 3
opposite side. .QlATc >g__9p ,IQt_G hl
9.1.2.3 If simultaneous hits by two opponents over the net lead to an extended 9.1.2.2 IOvf9vTv lv_G ?v=Qv ]v _G 9 . 1 . 3
contact with the ball, play continues.
1 jC aC cclR Hl IOf9Tl PM.c HC >g__G ?raFl cMGO >v v f;_ KlTc :
9.1.3 ASSISTED HIT
.IQt_G >Q] ^Qj= mTG / s89f
Within the playing area, a player is not permitted to take support from a 1
team-mate or any structure/object in order to hit the ball. 1.3.3, 11.4.4 U*( .aM >9tAQE uWa zf Hatc jP_G >f;_G q9rcE RaGc c9J ct zfa
.\_clR ?aTGa= )qZAF*G bM Qa=f aC ?t=W_G
However, a player who is about to commit a fault (touch the net or 1.3.3, 11.4.4
cross the centre line, etc.) may be stopped or held back by a team-mate. ?v =Qv ]v_G [v 89v Zv vM 9.2
.mTG_G Hl ARG jC IQt_G Ul_A HC Htlc 9 . 2 . 1
9.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HIT
9.3.3 .g9GAE jC v OAQA HC Htlca ,IQt_G blQA aC / uTlA : HC >Gc 9 . 2 . 2
9.2.1 The ball may touch any part of the body.
9.2.2 The ball must not be caught and/or thrown. It can rebound in any 9.3.3
direction.
9.2.3 The ball may touch various parts of the body, provided that the contacts
take place simultaneously.
.wGaA_G zf B9Tl__G EOvJA HC bQvW= ,mvTG_G Hvl ?vp_AMl AGRvGC IQvt_G Ul_A HC Htlc 9 . 2 . 3
Exceptions: : BGA9v Fv Dv Av TE
9.2.3.1 at blocking, consecutive contacts may be made by one or more blocker (s), 14.1.1, 14.2 14 . 1 . 1, EOJA HC bQW= ,QDtC aC OZ >f: Hl ?c_9AAl B9Tl_= OZ_G OFf RaGc 9 . 2 . 3 . 1
provided that the contacts occur during one action; 14 . 2 .IOJGa ?tQJ A9FDC B9Tl__G
9.2.3.2 at the rst hit of the team , the ball may contact various parts of the 9.1, 14.4.1 9 . 1, zf mTG_G Hl ?p_AMl AGRGC IQt_G Ul_A HC ,scQp__ yaFG ?=Q]_G OFf RaGc 9 . 2 . 3 . 2
body consecutively, provided that the contacts occur during one action.
14 . 4 . 1 .IOJGa ?tQJ A9FDC B9Tl__G gPJ EOJA HC bQW= ,wGaA_G
9.2.4* It is a fault, during the reception of service, to make a double contact or 9.2.3.2
catch using an overhand finger action. 9.2.3.2 mGOMAT@= clJ aC ?GaORl ?T* clg= ,c9TQDG c9=rATE A9FDC .aM Hatc *9 . 2 . 4
.zfC Hl Oc_G h=9ZC ?tQJ
9.3 FAULTS IN PLAYING THE BALL IQv tv_G >v gv_ dvp A9v av MFG 9.3
9.3.1 FOUR HITS: a team hits the ball four times before returning it. 9.1, D11 (18)
9.1 .9vKf9GQE cv=r BGQvl hv=QC IQvt_G svcQp_G >Qv]c :B9T* h=QFG 9 . 3 . 1
9.3.2 ASSISTED HIT: a player takes support from a team-mate or any structure/ 9.1.3 D . 11 (18)
object in order to hit the ball within the playing area.
9.1.3 mTG / s89f jC aC \_clR Hl IOf9Tl >f;_G PM.c :IOf9T*G ?=Q]_G 9 . 3 . 2
9.3.3 CATCH: the ball is caught and/or thrown; it does not rebound from 9.2.2, D11 (16)
the hit.
.IQt_G >Q] ^Qj= ,>g__G ?raFl cMGO
9.3.4 DOUBLE CONTACT: a player hits the ball twice in succession or the ball 9.2.3, D11 (17) 9 . 2. 2 .?=Q]_G Hl OAQA :a ,IQt_G blQA aC uTlA :uT*G 9 . 3 . 3
contacts various parts of his/her body in succession. D . 11 (16)
9 . 2. 3 IQt_G Ul_A aC ,{Ac_9AAl {AQl IQt_G >f;_G >Q]c :?GaOR*G ?Tl__G 9 . 3 . 4

10 BALL AT THE NET D . 11 (17) .wGaA_G zf \lTG Hl ?p_AMl AGRGC
10.1 BALL CROSSING THE NET ?vt=vWv _G OFv f IQvtv _G 10
10.1.1 The ball sent to the opponent's court must go over the net within the 2.4, 10.2, D5a ?tv =vWv __ IQv tv _G Qav=v vf 10 . 1
crossing space. The crossing space is the part of the vertical plane of the
net limited as follows: 2.4,10.2, D.5a c9Gl c;M Hl ?t=W_G sap Up9F*G >g_l yE ?_TQ*G IQt_G }gA HC >Gc 10 . 1 . 1
10.1.1.1 below, by the top of the net; 2.2
:w9A_9t OOJ*Ga ?t=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G Hl ARG_G aJ Qa=g_G c9Gl ,Qa=g_G
10.1.1.2 at the sides, by the antennae, and their imaginary extension; 2.4 2.2 .?t=W__ 9c_g_G ?p9J_G ?aTGa= ,cpTFG Hl 10 . 1 . 1 . 1
10.1.1.3 above, by the ceiling. 2.4 .dlJa_G 9lJOGOAlEa {Ac8GaK_G {A9Zg_G ?aTGa= ,{=F9G_G Hl 10 . 1 . 1 . 2
10.1.2 The ball that has crossed the net plane to the opponent's free zone 9.1, D5b .qrT_G ?aTGa= ,zfFG Hl 10 . 1 . 1 . 3
totally or partly through the external space, may be played back within
9 . 1, D . 5b Up9Fl__ IQJ_G ?raF*G yE ?t=W_G iaATl B}f dA_G IQt_G IO9gATE sJc 10 . 1 . 2
the team hits, provided that:
k k
: bQW= scQp_G B9=Q] Hl] dGQ9M_G c9G*G c;M Hl 9c8RG aC 9c_t
10.1.2.1 the opponent's court is not touched by the player; 11.2.2
10.1.2.2 the ball, when played back, crosses the net plane again totally or partly 11.4.4, D5b
11 . 2 . 2 .>f;_G ?aTGa= Up9F*G >g_l U* mOf 10 . 1 . 2 . 1
k k
through the external space on the same side of the court. 11 . 4 . 4 Hl iQMC IQl 9c8RG aC 9c_t ?t=W_G iaATl 9KAO9gATE OFf IQt_G }gA 10 . 1 . 2 . 2
The opponent team may not prevent such action. D . 5b .>g_v*G Hl >F9Gv_G UvpF bv_f dGQ9M_G c9G*G c;M
.AGO6G GPvJ hFvl Uvp9F*G svcQp__ sJvc :
*The application of this rule has been postponed following the Board of Administration decision of April 5, 2013. k
2013 ccQ=C 5 v IQGODG U_Gl QGQr_ 9f9=AE \_cG.A mA IOf9r_G gPJ sc=aA *
28 28
10.1.3 The ball that is heading towards the opponents court through the lower 23.3.2.3f, D5a,
space is in play until the moment it has completely crossed the vertical D11 (22) 23 . 3 . 2 . 3F bAJ >g__G v HatA xpT_G c9G*G c;M Hl Up9F*G >g_* \GAA dA_G IQt_G 10 . 1 . 3
plane of the net. D . 5a .?t=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G cl9t_9= 9JQa=f ?dJ_
D . 11 (22)
10.2 BALL TOUCHING THE NET ?v tv=v Wv__ IQvtv_G Uv lv_ 10 . 2
While crossing the net, the ball may touch it. 10.1.1
10 . 1. 1 .9JQav=f OFvf ?vt=W_G IQvt_G Uvl_A HC RaGc
?vtv=v Wv_G dvp IQvtv_G 10 . 3
10.3 BALL IN THE NET
10.3.1 A ball driven into the net may be recovered within the limits of the three 9.1
9.1 E;D_G B9=Q]_G OaOJ dvp ?t=W_9= mOavZA dA_G IQt_G IO9gATE RaGc 10 . 3 . 1
team hits. .svcQp__
10.3.2 If the ball rips the mesh of the net or tears it down, the rally is cancelled .O9vgvca caGOAv_G bvj_c ,9vKAarTC aC ?vt=W_G Havcf IQvt_G BvrRl GPE 10 . 3 . 2
and replayed.
?v tv=vWv_G Ov Fvf >v v f;_G 11

11 PLAYER AT THE NET
11.1 REACHING BEYOND THE NET

?v t=vWv_G qv_v M cavZav _G 11 . 1
11.1.1 In blocking, a player may touch the ball beyond the net, provided that 14.1, 14.3 14 . 1 :C bQW= ?t=W_G q_M IQt_G U* OZ_9= >f;_ sJc ,OvZ_G ?c_lf v 11 . 1 . 1
he/she does not interfere with the opponents play before or during the 14 . 3 .|MI_ ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G A9FDC aC c=r Up9F*G >g_ hl cMGOAc
latter's attack hit.
HC bQW= ,?claGK_G ?=Q]_G Og= ?t=W_G q_M gOc QcQlA= >f;_ KlTc 11 . 1 . 2
11.1.2 After an attack hit, a player is permitted to pass his/her hand beyond .\=g_ c9Gl cMGO BlA Or ?Tl__G HatA
the net, provided that the contact has been made within his/her own
playing space. ?vt=Wv_G cvpvTC R9vcvAv GE 11 . 2
u_P cMOvAc :C bQW= ,?vt=W_G BJA Uvp9F*G c9vGl cvMGO yE R9vcAG:9= KvlTc 11 . 2 . 1
11.2 PENETRATION UNDER THE NET .Up9F*G >g_ hl
11.2.1 It is permitted to penetrate into the opponents space under the net,
provided that this does not interfere with the opponents play. 1.3.3 : qZAvF*G bM AGQa Up9Fv*G >vg_l cvMGO yE R9vcAG:G 11 . 2 . 2
11 . 2 . 2 . 1
11.2.2 Penetration into the opponent's court, beyond the centre line: 1.3.3, 11.2.2.1,
D11 (22) D . 11 (22)
11.2.2.1 to touch the opponent's court with a foot (feet) is permitted, provided 1.3.3, D11 (22) 1 . 3. 3 Hl ARG br=c HC bQW= )mGOrF9=( mOr_9= Up9F*G >g_l Ul_= KlTc 11 . 2 . 2 . 1
k
that some part of the penetrating foot (feet) remains either in contact D. 11 (22) .qZAF*G bM sap IQW9=l aC 9Tl;l 9lE )mGOrFG( mOr_G
with or directly above the centre line;
1.3.3 : HC bQW= mGOrFG sap mTG_G Hl ARG j.= Up9F*G >g_l Ul_= KlTc 11 . 2 . 2 . 2
11.2.2.2 to touch the opponents court with any part of the body above the feet 1.3.3, 11.2.2.1,
is permitted provided that it does not interfere with the opponents play. D11 (22) 11 . 2 . 2 . 1 .Up9F*G >g_ hl GPJ cMGOAc
D . 11 (22)
11.2.3 A player may enter the opponent's court after the ball goes out of play. 8.2
8.2 >vg__G LQ9M IQt_G HavtA HC Ovg= Up9F*G >gv_l cvMOc HC >vf;_ sJvc 11 . 2 . 3
11.2.4 Players may penetrate into the opponent's free zone provided that they
do not interfere with the opponents play. : HC bQWv= Up9Fl__ IQJ_G ?vraF*G cMGO yE R9vcAGDG {v=f;_ sJc 11 . 2 . 4
.Up9F*G >g_ hl Gav_MGOAc
11.3 CONTACT WITH THE NET
?v tv =vWv_G Uv lv _ 11 . 3
11.3.1 Contact with the net by a player is not a fault, unless it interferes with 11.4.4, k
the play. 23.3.2.3c, 11 . 4. 4, .>g__G hl ;MGOAl H9t GPE :E ,.aM >f;_G ?aTGa= ?t=W_G U* }Agc: 11 . 3 . 1
24.3.2.3, D3 23 . 3 . 2 . 3 C,
11.3.2 Players may touch the post, ropes, or any other object outside the D3 24 . 3 . 2 . 3,
antennae, including the net itself, provided that it does not interfere
D.3
with the play.
11.3.3 When the ball is driven into the net, causing it to touch an opponent, D.3 ?c8GaK_G dZg_G LQ9M QMB mTG jC aC ,c9=J_G ,m89r_G U* {=f;_ RaGc 11 . 3 . 2
no fault is committed. .>g__G hl cMGOAc : GPJ HC bQW= ,9KTpF ?t=W_G \cp 9l=
Or .aM OGac : ,Up9Fl__ 9KT* u_P Hf HAFca ?t=W_G IQt_G hpOA 9lOFf 11 . 3 . 3
11.4 PLAYERS FAULTS AT THE NET .>tAQG
11.4.1 A player touches the ball or an opponent in the opponent's space 11.1.1,
before or during the opponents attack hit. D11 (20) ?v tv=vWv_G OvFvf >v f;v_G A9v av MC 11 . 4
11.4.2 A player interferes with the opponent's play while penetrating into the 11.2.1
11 . 1 . 1 ?=Q]_G A9FDC aC c=r Up9F*G c9Gl v Uvp9F*G aC IQt_G >f;_G Ul_c 11 . 4 . 1
opponents space under the net. D . 11 (20) .Up9Fl__ ?claGK_G
11.4.3 A players foot (feet) penetrates completely into the opponent's court. 11.2.2.2, 11 . 2 . 1 BJA Up9F*G c9Gl yE R9AGc 9lFc= Up9F*G >g_ hl >f;_G cMGOAc 11 . 4 . 2
D11 (22) .?t=W_G
11.4.4 A player interferes with the opponents play by (amongst others):
11 . 2 . 2 . 2, .Up9F*G >g_* cl9t_9= >f;_G )mGOrC( mOr R9AGA 11 . 4 . 3
touching the top band of the net or the top 80 cm of the antenna 11.3.1 D . 11 (22)
during his/her action of playing the ball, or
11 . 3 . 1 :){= 9lcp( ?aTGa= Up9F*G >g_ hl >f;_G cMGOAc 11 . 4 . 4
taking support from the net simultaneously with playing the ball, or D11 (19)
D . 11 (19) A9FDC ?c8GaK_G 9Zg_G Hl mT 80 ?lr aC ?t=W__ ja_g_G bcQW_G ?Tl;l -
creating an advantage over the opponent by touching the net, or aC ,IQt_G >g__ \AtQJ
making actions which hinder an opponents legitimate attempt to aC ,IQt_G >g_ hl HlGRA_9= ?t=W_G Hl IOf9Tl PMC -
play the ball. aC ,Up9F*G O] ?fO9Ml IRcl O9GcE -
.IQt_G >g__ Up9Fl__ ?JcJZ_G ?_a9J*G scgA B9tQJ clf -
12 SERVICE
The service is the act of putting the ball into play, by the back-right 1.4.2, 8.1, c9v v vTQDG 12
12.4.1
player, placed in the service zone. 1 . 4 . 2, 8 . 1 HlcFG dp_M_G >f;_G ?aTGa= >g__G v IQt_G h]a ?tQJ aJ c9TQDG
12 . 4 . 1 .c9vTQDG ?raFl v OGGaA*G
12.1 FIRST SERVICE IN A SET
bav vWv_G dv p caFG c9v TQDG 12 . 1
12.1.1 The rst service of the rst set, as well as that of the deciding 5th set is 6.3.2, 7.1
executed by the team determined by the toss. 6.3.2 cZ9p_G baW_G v jP_G u_Pta caFG baW_G v caFG c9TQDG iOCc 12 . 1 . 1
7.1 .?fQr_G ?aTGa= OOJ*G scQp_G ?aTGa= ,)Ul9M_G(
12.1.2 The other sets will be started with the service of the team that did not
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serve rst in the previous set. baW_G v :aC c9TQD9= mrc m_ jPv_G svcQp_G c9TQ@= iQMFG bGaWFG CO=A 12 . 1 . 2
.s=9T_G
12.2 SERVICE ORDER
c9v vTQDG >v cv AQvA 12 . 2
12.2.1 The players must follow the service order recorded on the line-up sheet. 7.3.1, 7.3.2
7.3 , 7.3.2 .HGQaOv_G >cAQA ?vrQa zf cvGT*G c9TQDG >vcAQA Hav=f;_G hv=Ac HC >vGc 12 . 2 . 1
30 30
12.2.2 After the rst service in a set, the player to serve is determined as 12.1
follows: 12 . 1 : dv_9A_9t c9TQD9= mavrc jP_G >f;_G OOJvc ,baW_G v caFG c9vTQDG Og= 12 . 2 . 2
12.2.2.1 when the serving team wins the rally, the player (or his/her substitute) 6.1.3, 15.5 6 . 1. 3, 15 . 5 aC( c=r Hl cTQC jP_G >f;_G jOCc ,caGOA_9= cTQ*G scQp_G Rapc 9lOFf 12 . 2 . 2 . 1
who served before, serves again;
.iQMC IQl c9TQDG )\_cO=
12.2.2.2 when the receiving team wins the rally, it gains the right to serve and 6.1.3, 7.6.2
rotates before actually serving. The player who moves from the front- 6 . 1. 3 QaOca ,c9TQDG v sJ_G >Ttc \F@p ,caGOA_9= c=rAT*G scQp_G Rapc 9lOFf 12 . 2 . 2 . 2
right position to the back-right position will serve. 7.6.2 dl9lFG RtQ*G Hl uQJAc jP_G >f;_G c9TQD9= marca ,c9TQDG ?cO.A c=r
.HlcFG dp_M_G RtQ*G yE HlcFG
12.3 AUTHORIZATION OF THE SERVICE c9v vTQD9v= M9v vlvTv _G 12 . 3
>g__ HcOgATl {rcQp_G HC Hl Ot.A_G Og= c9TQD9= caFG mtJ_G KlTc
st
The 1 referee authorizes the service, after having checked that the two 12, D11 (1) 12
teams are ready to play and that the server is in possession of the ball.
D . 11 (1) .IQt_G zf PaJATl cTQ*G HCa
12.4 EXECUTION OF THE SERVICE D11 (10) D . 11 (10) c9v vTQDG PvcvpFA 12 . 4
12.4.1 The ball shall be hit with one hand or any part of the arm after being aC 9KpPr Og= YGQP_G Hl ARG j.= aC IOJGa Oc= IQt_G >Q]A HC >Gc 12 . 4 . 1
tossed or released from the hand(s). .)HcOc_G( Oc_G Hl 9KtQA
12.4.2 Only one toss or release of the ball is allowed. Dribbling or moving the
{= 9KtQJA aC IQt_G OGOAQG Hatc a ,brp IQt__ OJGa uQA aC ?pPr= KlTc 12 . 4 . 2
ball in the hands is permitted. k
.9JalTl HcOc_G
12.4.3 At the moment of the service hit or take-off for a jump service, the 1.4.2, 27.2.1.4,
server must not touch the court (the end line included) or the oor D11 (22), 1.4.2 ,Rpr_9= c9TQ<_ A9rAQDG aC c9TQDG ?=Q] ?dJ_ OFf cTQ*G zf >Gc 12 . 4 . 3
D12 (4) 27 . 2 . 1 . 4 k
outside the service zone. .c9TQDG ?raFl LQ9M ^QFG aC )?c9KF_G bM ;l9W( >g_*G U* mOf
D . 11 (22)
After the hit, he/she may step or land outside the service zone, or inside D . 12 (4)
the court.
.>g_*G cMGO aC c9TQDG ?raFl LQ9M aaMc HC aC caRF_G \_ sJc ,?=Q]_G Og=
12.4.4 The server must hit the ball within 8 seconds after the 1st referee whistles 12.3, D11 (11)
for service. 12 . 3 caFG mtJ_G IQp9Z Og= HGaD 8 c;M IQt_G cTQ*G >Q]c HC >Gc 12 . 4 . 4
12.4.5 A service executed before the referee's whistle is cancelled and repeated. 12.3 D . 11 (11) .c9TQ<_
12 . 3 .O9gca mtJ_G IQp9Z c=r PpFc jP_G c9TQDG bj_c 12 . 4 . 5
12.5 SCREENING D6, D11 (12)
D6, D.11 (12) c9v v vTQDG A9v vpv vME 12 . 5
12.5.1 The players of the serving team must not prevent their opponent, 12.5.2
through individual or collective screening, from seeing the server and 12 . 5 . 2 aC jOQp A9pME c;M mKTp9Fl GagFlc :C cTQ*G scQp_G d=f: zf >Gc 12 . 5 . 1
the ight path of the ball.
.IQt_G HG|a Q9Tl aC cTQ*G ?cCQ Hl df9lG
12.5.2 A player or a group of players of the serving team make(s) a screen by 12.4, D6
waving arms, jumping or moving sideways during the execution of the 12 . 4 ucQJA= A9pMD9= cTQ*G scQp_G Hl {=f;_G Hl ?falGl aC >f: marc 12 . 5 . 2
service, or by standing grouped to hide the server and the ight path D.6 aC c9TQDG PcpFA c;M ,QM6 >F9G Hl uQJA_G aC Rpr_G aC YQPFG
of the ball.
.IQvt_G HG|a Q9vTla cTQ*G >GJ_ df9lG_G qara_9=
12.6 FAULTS MADE DURING THE SERVICE c9v vTQDG A9vFvDC EOv vJvA A9vav v MC 12 . 6
12.6.1 Serving faults. : c9TQDG A9aMC 12 . 6 . 1
The following faults lead to a change of service even if the opponent is 12.2.2.2, 12 . 2 . 2 . 2 |i v Up9F*G H9t a_a bAJ c9TQDG |cjA yE ?vc_9A_G A9aMFG jOCA
out of position. The server: 12.7.1
12 . 7 . 1 : cTQ*G .gRtQl
12.6.1.1 violates the service order, 12.2 12 . 2 .c9TQDG >cA~= cMc 12 . 6 . 1 . 1
12.6.1.2 does not execute the service properly. 12.4 12 . 4 .?JcJZ IQaZ= c9TQDG PpFc m_ 12 . 6 . 1 . 2
12.6.2 Faults after the service hit.
:c9TQDG >Qv ] Ovgv= A9vav MC 12 . 6 . 2
After the ball has been correctly hit, the service becomes a fault (unless 12.4, 12.7.2
a player is out of position) if the ball:
12 . 4 Htc m_ 9l( ?JcJZ IQaZ= IQt_G >Q]A HC Og= .aM c9TQDG K=Zc
12 . 7 . 2 : IQt_G HC EcJ )gRtQl LQ9M >f;_G
12.6.2.1 touches a player of the serving team or fails to cross the vertical plane of 8.4.4, 8.4.5, k
the net completely through the crossing space; 10.1.1, 8.4.4 jOalg_G iavAT*G Qa=f v cWpA aC cTQ*G scQp_G Hl 9=f: Ul_A 12 . 6 . 2 . 1
8.4.5
k
D11 (19)
: Qa=g_G c9Gl c;M Hl 9c_t ?t=W__
12.6.2.2 goes out; 10 . 1 . 1
8.4, D11 (15)
D . 11 (19)
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12.6.2.3 passes over a screen. 12.5, D11 (12) 8 . 4, ."9vGQ9vM" >vJPA 12 . 6 . 2 . 2
D . 11 (15)
12.7 SERVING FAULTS AND POSITIONAL FAULTS 12 . 5, .A9pvMDG savp }gA 12 . 6 . 2 . 3
D . 11 (12)
12.7.1 If the server makes a fault at the moment of the service hit (improper 7.5.1, 7.5.2,
execution, wrong rotational order, etc.) and the opponent is out of 12.6.1 Rv vtQv lv_G A9v avMCa c9v TQDG A9v av MC 12 . 7
position, it is the serving fault which is sanctioned.
7.5.1 ,KvcJZ |i PvcpFA( c9TQDG ?=Q] ?dJ_ OFf .aM cTQ*G >tAQE GPE 12 . 7 . 1
12.7.2 Instead, if the execution of the service has been correct, but the service 7.5.3, 12.6.2
subsequently becomes faulty (goes out, goes over a screen, etc.), the 7.5.2 Hatc \F@p ,gRtQl |i v Up9F*G Hatca )N_E . . . @a9M HGQaO >vcAQA
positional fault has taken place rst and is sanctioned. 12 . 6 . 1 .iR9Gc jP_Ga c9TQDG .aM
k k
7.5.3 c9TQDG K=ZC Og= 9lcpa 9JcJZ c9TQDG PcpFA H9k t GPE ,u_P Hl k :O=a 12 . 7 . 2
13 ATTACK HIT 12 . 6 . 2 jP_G aJ RtQ*G .aM H@p )N_E .A9pMDG sap >JPA ,9GQ9M >JPA( 98a9M
k
13.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ATTACK HIT 12, 14.1.1 .iR9Gca :aC EOJ
13.1.1 All actions which direct the ball towards the opponent, with the ?vcvlav Gv Kv_G ?v =Qv ]v v_G 13
exception of service and block, are considered as attack hits.
12, 14 . 1 . 1 ?vcvlav Gv Kv_G ?v=Qv v ]v _G [89ZM 13 . 1
13.1.2 During an attack hit, tipping is permitted only if the ball is cleanly hit, 9.2.2
and not caught or thrown. aC c9TQDG GOf 9lcp Up9F*G aJF IQt_G \GaA dA_G B9tQJ_G ct }AgA 13 . 1 . 1
13.1.3 An attack hit is completed at the moment the ball completely crosses .?claGJ B9=Q] OZ_G
the vertical plane of the net or is touched by an opponent. 9.2.2 m_ ,?J]Ga ?=Q]_G BF9t GPE brp ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G A9FDC b9rTD9= KlTc 13 . 1 . 2
.blQA aC uTlA
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13.2 RESTRICTIONS OF THE ATTACK HIT 9l9lA IQt_G 9Kcp }gA dA_G ?dJ__G v B_lAtG Or ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G HatA 13 . 1 . 3
13.2.1 A front-row player may complete an attack hit at any height, provided 7.4.1.1 .Up9F*G ?aTGa= Ul_A aC ?t=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G
that the contact with the ball has been made within the player's own
playing space (except Rules 13.2.4 and 13.3.6). ?cvlav GvKv _G ?v =Qv ]v v_G Oav cvr 13 . 2
13.2.2 A back-row player may complete an attack hit at any height from 1.4.1, 7.4.1.2, 7.4.1.1 ,Y9pAQE jC OFf ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G cltc HC dl9lFG qZ_G >f;_ RaGc 13 . 2 . 1
behind the front zone: 19.3.1.2, D8
{AOf9r_G A9FDAT9=( \=g_ c9Gl cMGO mA Or IQt_G U* Hatc HC bQW=
13.2.2.1 at his/her take-off, the player's foot (feet) must neither have touched 1.3.4 .)13.3.6a 13.2.4
nor crossed over the attack line;
1.4. 1 Hvl Y9vpAQE jC OvFf ?clavGK_G ?=Qv]_G cvltc HC dpv_M_G qvZ_G >f;_ sJvc 13 . 2 . 2
13.2.2.2 after his/her hit, the player may land within the front zone. 1.4.1 7.4.1. 2 : ?cl9lFG ?raF*G q_M
19 . 3 . 1 . 2
D. 8
1 . 3. 4 .gGOgAA aC maGK_G bM \89rAQE OFf )g9lOr( >f;_G mOr Ul_A : HC >Gc 13 . 2 . 2 . 1
1.4.1 .?cl9lFG ?raF*G cMGO cRFc HC \A=Q] Og= >f;_ sJc 13 . 2 . 2 . 2
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13.2.3 A back-row player may also complete an attack hit from the front zone, 1.4.1, 7.4.1.2, k
if at the moment of the contact a part of the ball is lower than the top D8 1 . 4 . 1, ?raF*G Hl ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G cltc HC 9]cC dp_M_G qZ_G >f;_ sJc 13 . 2 . 3
of the net. 7.4.1.2 .?Tl__G ?dJ_ OFf ?t=W_G ?lr Hl cpTC IQt_G Hl ARG H9t GPE ?cl9lFG
D.8
13.2.4 No player is permitted to complete an attack hit on the OPPONENTS 1.4.1
service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the 1.4.1 9lOFf Up9F*G c9TQE zf ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G cltc HC >f;_ KlTc : 13 . 2 . 4
top of the net. k
.?t=W__ 9c_g_G ?p9J_G Hl ?c_t zfCa ?cl9lFG ?raF*G v IQt_G HatA
13.3 FAULTS OF THE ATTACK HIT ?v cvlavGvKv_G ?v v=Qv ]v_G A9v av MC 13 . 3
13.3.1 A player hits the ball within the playing space of the opposing team. 13.2.1, 13 . 2 . 1, D . .Up9F*G scQp_G >g_ c9Gl cMGO IQt_G >f;_G >Q]c 13 . 3 . 1
D11 (20) 11 (20)
k
13.3.2 A player hits the ball out. 8.4, D11 (15) 8.4, D.11 (15) ."9GQ9M" IQt_G >f;_G >Q]c 13 . 3 . 2
13.3.3 A back-row player completes an attack hit from the front zone, if at the 1.4.1, 7.4.1.2,
1.4.1 9lOFf ?cl9lFG ?raF*G Hl ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G dp_M_G qZ_G >f: cltc 13 . 3 . 3
moment of the hit the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net. 13.2.3,
k
D11 (21) 7.4.1.2 .?t=W__ 9c_g_G ?p9J_G sap ?c_t ?=Q]_G ?dJ_ OFf IQt_G HatA
13 . 2 . 3
13.3.4 A player completes an attack hit on the opponent's service, when the 1.4.1, 13.2.4, D . 11 (21)
ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net. D11 (21)
1 . 4 . 1, HatA 9lOFf ,Up9F*G scQp_G c9TQE zf ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G >f;_G cltc 13 . 3 . 4
13.3.5 A Libero completes an attack hit if at the moment of the hit the ball is 19.3.1.2,
13 . 2 . 4,
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entirely higher than the top of the net. 23.3.2.3d, .?t=W__ 9c_g_G ?p9J_G sap ?c_t ?cl9lFG ?raF*G v IQt_G
D11 (21) D . 11 (21)
13.3.6 A player completes an attack hit from higher than the top of the net 1.4.1, 19.3.1.4, 19 . 3 . 1 . 2 ?=Q]_G ?dJ_ OFf IQt_G BF9t GPE ,?claGK_G ?=Q]_G QJ_G >f;_G cltc 13 . 3 . 5
when the ball is coming from an overhand nger pass by a Libero in his/ 23.3.2.3e, k
her front zone. D11 (21)
23 . 3 . 2 . 3d, .?t=W__ 9c_g_G ?p9J_G sap ?_l9t
D . 11 (21)
1 . 4 . 1, ?vlO9r IQt_G HatA 9lOFf ,?t=W_G ?lr zfC Hl ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G >f;_G cltc 13 . 3 . 6
14 BLOCK 19 . 3 . 1 . 4, .?cl9lFG ?raF*G v QJ_G >f;_G ?aTGa= h=9ZF9= zfFG Hl IQcQlA Hl
14.1 BLOCKING 23 . 3 . 2 . 3 .e
D . 11 (21)
14.1.1 Blocking is the action of players close to the net to intercept the ball 7.4.1.1
coming from the opponent by reaching higher than the top of the net, Ov vZv v_G 14
regardless of the height of the ball contact. Only front-row players are
permitted to complete a block, but at the moment of the contact with Ov vZv v_G AGOB 14 . 1
the ball, a part of the body must be higher than the top of the net.
7.4.1.1 Hl ?lO9r_G IQt_G ^G~fD ,?t=W_G Hl {=cQr_G {=f;_G ?tQJ aJ OZ_G 14 . 1 . 1
14.1.2 Block attempt
Y9pAQG Hf QdF_G qQZ= ?t=W__ 9c_g_G ?p9J_G Hl zfC caZa_9= u_Pa ,Up9F*G
A block attempt is the action of blocking without touching the ball. OFf Ht_a ,OZ_G ?_ltA= dl9lFG qZ_G d=f;_ brp KlTca ,?Tal_*G IQt_G
14.1.3 Completed block .?t=W_G ?lr Hl zfC mTG_G Hl ARG Hatc HC >Gc ,IQt_G hl ?Tl__G ?dJ_
A block is completed whenever the ball is touched by a blocker. D7
Ov Zv v _G ?v _a9v Jv vl 14 . 1 . 2
14.1.4 Collective block .IQt_G U* HaO= OZ_G ?tQJ dJ OZ_G ?_a9Jl
A collective block is executed by two or three players close to each other
and is completed when one of them touches the ball. cv lvAv tv lv _G Ov vZv v_G 14 . 1 . 3
D.7 .OZ_9= m89r_G ?aTGa= IQt_G Ul_A 9lOFf OZ_G clAtc
dv f9v lvGv _G Ov Zv v_G 14 . 1 . 4
^g=_G mK]g= Hl {=cQr ?D;D aC {=f: ?aTGa= df9lG_G OZ_G PpFc
.IQt_G mJOJC Ul_c 9lOFf clAtca
14.2 BLOCK CONTACT
Ov vZv _G ?v Tvlv _ 14 . 2
Consecutive (quick and continuous) contacts with the ball may occur 9.1.1, 9.2.3
by one or more blockers, provided that the contacts are made during 9.1.1 aC OZ >f: Hl IQt_9= )?_ZAla ?gcQT( ?c_9AAl B9T* EOJA HC RaGc
one action. 9.2.3 .IOJGa ?tQJ A9FDC B9Tl__G iOCA HC bQW= ,QDtC
Uv vp9v Fvlv_G c9v Gv l cv vMGO Ov Zv _G 14 . 3
14.3 BLOCKING WITHIN THE OPPONENTS SPACE
In blocking, the player may place his/her hands and arms beyond the 13.1.1
13 . 1 . 1 cMGOAA :C bQW= ,?t=W_G q_M \cfGQPa \cOc h]a OZ_G >f;_ sJc
net, provided that this action does not interfere with the opponents ?t=W_G q_M IQt_G Ul_= KlTc: GPtJa ,Up9F*G >g_ hl ?tQJ_G gPJ
play. Thus, it is not permitted to touch the ball beyond the net until an .?claGK_G ?=Q]_G Up9F*G PcpFA Og= :E
opponent has executed an attack hit.
sv cQv pv _G B9v =Qv ]a Ov Zv _G 14 . 4
14.4 BLOCK AND TEAM HITS 9 . 1, ?T* Og= scQp__ sJc u_P zf A9F=a scQp__ ?=Q]t OZ_G ?T* >TAJA: 14 . 4 . 1
14.4.1 A block contact is not counted as a team hit. Consequently, after a 9.1, 14.4.2 14 . 4 . 2 .IQt_G IO9fD B9=Q] E;D OZ_G
block contact, a team is entitled to three hits to return the ball.
14 . 4 . 1 u_P v 9l= >f: jC ?aTGa= OZ_G Og= yaFG ?=Q]_G iOCA HC RaGc 14 . 4 . 2
14.4.2 The rst hit after the block may be executed by any player, including the 14.4.1
one who has touched the ball during the block.
.OZ_G A9FDC IQt_G U* jP_G >f;_G
12, D . 11 (12) c9v v v TQDG Ov vZ 14 . 5
14.5 BLOCKING THE SERVICE 12, D11 (12)
.Up9F*G c9TQE OZ hFlc
To block an opponent's service is forbidden.
D . 11 (20) Ov v Zv _G AGOB A9v vav vMC 14 . 6
14.6 BLOCKING FAULTS D11 (20) 14 . 3 hl OJGa Bra v aC c=r 9lE Up9F*G c9Gl v IQt_G OZ_9= m89r_G Ul_c 14 . 6 . 1
14.6.1 The blocker touches the ball in the OPPONENTS space either before or 14.3 .Up9Fl__ ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G
simultaneously with the opponents attack hit.
14.6.2 A back-row player or a Libero completes a block or participates in a
14 . 1, 14 . 5 .clAtl OZ v u~Wc aC OZ_G QJ_G >vf;_G aC dvp_M_G qvZ_G >f: cltc 14 . 6 . 2
14.1, 14.5,
completed block. 19.3.1.3 19 . 3 . 1 . 3
14.6.3 Blocking the opponents service. 14.5, D11 (12) 14 . 5 .Up9F*G c9TQE OZ 14 . 6 . 3
14.6.4 The ball is sent out off the block. 8.4 D . 11 (12)
k
14.6.5 Blocking the ball in the opponents space from outside the antenna. 8.4 .OZ_G Hl " 9GQ9M " IQt_G cTQA 14 . 6 . 4
14.6.6 A Libero attempts an individual or collective block. 14.1.1,
19.3.1.3 .?c8GaK_G 9Zg_G LQ9M Hl Up9F*G c9Gl v IQt_G OZ 14 . 6 . 5
14 . 1 . 1, .df9lG aC jOQp OZ= QJ_G >f;_G ca9Jc aC cltc 14 . 6 . 6
19 . 3 . 1 . 3
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CHAPTER 5
INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS AND INTERVALS
Uv v v l9v vMv _G cv v Zv pv _G
?JGQ_G BG~pa BG|M.A_G ,B9v vpv rav vAv v_G
See Rules
15 INTERRUPTIONS OfGar_G QdFG

An interruption is the time between one completed rally and the 1st 6.1.3, 8.1, 8.2,
referees whistle for the next service. 15.4, 15.5, B9v vpv rav vA_G 15
24.2.6 6.1.3,8.1,8.2 c9TQ<_ caFG mtJ_G IQp9Za OJGa clAtl caGOA {= Bra_G aJ qraA_G
The only regular game interruptions are TIME-OUTS and
SUBSTITUTIONS. 15.4,15.5,24.2.6 .w9A_G
.B;cO=A_Ga ?garAT*G B9raFG brp dJ ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA
15.1 NUMBER OF REGULAR GAME INTERRUPTIONS ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA OOf 15 . 1
Each team may request a maximum of two time-outs and six 6.2, 15.4, 15.5 6.2, 15.4, 15.5 bZrC OJt {=f;_ B;cO=A ?ATa {garATl {Ara >_a scQp ct_ svJc
substitutions per set.
.baW ct_
15.2 SEQUENCE OF REGULAR GAME INTERRUPTIONS ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA >r9gA 15 . 2

15.4, 15.5 jC ?aTGa= ccO=A__ OJGa >_aa {garATl {Ara aC Bra >_a RaGc 15 . 2 . 1
15.2.1 Request for one or two time-outs, and one request for substitution 15.4, 15.5 k k
by either team may follow one another, within the same interruption. .qraA_G UpF c;M QM6G Og= GOJGa 9fa=Al scQp
15.2.2 However, a team is not authorized to make consecutive requests for 15.5, 15.6.1 15.5, 15.6.1 ,qraA_G UpF c;M ccO=A__ ?c_9AAl B9=_a= scQp__ KlTc : ,c9J ct zf 15 . 2 . 2
substitution during the same interruption. Two or more players may be
substituted at the same time within the same request.
.>_a_G UpF Hl] Bra_G UpF v QDtC aC {=f: ccO=A RaGca
15.2.3 There must be a completed rally between two separate substitution 6.1.3, 15.5
6.13, 15.5 ?aTGa= ccO=A__ Hc_ZpFl {=_a {= clAtl caGOA u9FJ Hatc HC >Gc 15 . 2 . 3
requests by the same team. .scQp_G UpF
?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA >_a 15 . 3
15.3 REQUEST FOR REGULAR GAME INTERRUPTIONS
5.1.2, >QO*G >9ci v aC >QO*G ?aTGa= ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA >_a RaGc 15 . 3 . 1
15.3.1 Regular game interruptions may be requested by the coach, or in the 5.1.2, 5.2,
absence of the coach, by the game captain, and only by them. 5.3.2, 15 5.2,5.3.2,15 .brp 9lKAaTGa=a baW_G Uc8Q ?aTGa=
7.3.4 v jO9f ccO=At \_cGTA >Gca ,baW_G ?cGO= c=r ccO=A_G >_a= KlTc 15 . 3 . 2
15.3.2 Substitution before the start of a set is permitted, and should be 7.3.4
recorded as a regular substitution in that set.
.baW_G u_P
?cFp_G ?garAT*G B9raFGa ?garAT*G B9raFG 15 . 4
15.4 TIME-OUTS AND TECHNICAL TIME-OUTS
6.1.3 9lOFf ?K=9W*G Oc_G IQ9WE Q9Kd@= harAT*G Bra_G B9=_a HatA HC >Gc 15 . 4 . 1
15.4.1 Time-out requests must be made by showing the corresponding hand
signal, when the ball is out of play and before the whistle for service.
6.1.3, 8.2,
12.3, D11 (4)
8.2, 12.3 .c9TQ<_ IQp9Z_G c=ra >g__G LQ9M IQt_G HatA
All requested time-outs last for 30 seconds. D. 4.11(4) .?cF9D 30 sQjATA 9KgclG ?garAT*G B9raFG
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions it is obligatory to use D11 (4)
the buzzer and then the hand signal to request time-out. D.11 (4) Hatc ?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG B9r=9T*
k
15.4.2 For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, in sets 1-4, two 26.2.2.3 .harAT*G Bra_G >_a_ Oc_G IQ9WE mD 9cQ9=GE sa=_G mGOMATG
additional 60-second Technical Time-Outs are applied k
26.2.2.3 9c_B s=ac ,?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JA:G B9r=9T* 15 . 4 . 2
automatically when the leading team reaches the 8th and 16th k
point. 9lOFf 9cp9]E ?cF9D 60 yH9cFp H9garATl H9Araz 1-4 bGaWFG v
15.4.3 In the deciding (5th) set, there are no Technical Time- Outs; only 15.1
.16a 8 ?arF_G yE mOrA*G scQp_G cZc
two time-outs of 30 seconds duration may be requested by each
15.1 EcJ y?cFp ?garATl B9raCz OGaA : )Ul9M_G( cZ9p_G baW_G v 15 . 4 . 3
team.
.scQp ct ?aTGa= ?cF9D 30 {garATl {Ara >_a brp sJc
15.4.4 During all time-outs, the players in play must go to the free zone D1a
near their bench. D.1a mJOf9rl >Qr IQJ_G ?raF*G yE >9JP_G >g__G v {=f;_G zf >Gc 15 . 4 . 4
.?garAT*G B9raFG hclG c;M
15.5 SUBSTITUTION
cv cOv =v v A_G 15 . 5
15.5.1 A substitution is the act by which a player, other than the Libero or his/ 19.3.2.1,
her replacement player, after being recorded by the scorer, enters the D11 (5) 19.3.2.1 >f;_G aC QJ_G >f;_G |i >f;_G cMOc \=Gal= jP_G AGQGDG aJ ccO=A_G 15 . 5 . 1
game to occupy the position of another player, who must leave the D.11 (5) QMB >f: RtQl cjWc_ ,\_cGTA= cGT*G m9r HC Og= ,>g__G v \gl |jA*G
court at that moment.
.?dJ__G u_A OFf >g_*G IQO9jl \c_f >Gc jP_G
15.5.2 When the substitution is enforced through injury to a player in play 5.1.2.3,
this may be accompanied by the coach (or game captain) showing the 5.2.3.3, 8.2,
5.1.2.3, 5.2.3.3 HC >Gc ,>g__G v >f;_G ?=9ZE c;M Hl Iar_9= ccO=A_G ^Qpc 9lOFf 15 . 5 . 2
corresponding hand signal. 12.3, D11 (5) 8.2,12.3, .)baW_G Uc8Q aC( >QO*G ?aTGa= ?K=9W*G Oc_G IQ9WE Q9KdE GPJ h=Ac
D.11 (5)
15.6 LIMITATION OF SUBSTITUTIONS

B;cO=A_G OcOJA 15 . 6
15.6.1 A player of the starting line-up may leave the game, but only once in 7.3.1
a set, and re-enter, but only once in a set, and only to his/her previous 7.3.1 IQ* Ht_a IOag_Ga >g__G IQO9jl HGQaO__ dT9TFG >cA~_G >f;_ sJc 15 . 6 . 1
position in the line-up. .HGQaO_G >cAQA v brp s=9T_G gRtQ*a ,baW_G v brp IOJGa
15.6.2 A substitute player may enter the game in place of a player of the 7.3.1 7.3.1 HGQaO__ dT9TFG >cA~_G v >f: H9tl >g__G cMOc HC ccO=_G >f;_ sJc 15 . 6 . 2
starting line-up, but only once per set, and he/she can only be
substituted by the same starting player.
.dT9TFG >f;_G UpF hl brp cO=ATc HC Htlca ,baW_G v IOJGa IQ*
dv 89vFv DvAv T:G cvcOv =v Av v_G 15 . 7

15.7 EXCEPTIONAL SUBSTITUTION
15 . 6 >g__G ?_ZGal hvcaATc : jP_G )QJ_G >f;_G GOf9l( >f;_G cvcO=A >Gc
A player (except the Libero) who cannot continue playing due to injury 15.6, 19.4.3 k k k
or illness, should be substituted legally. If this is not possible, the team
19 . 4 . 3 sJc ,9Ftll uv_P Htvc m_ GPEa ,9cFaF9r ;vcO=A ,^Q*G aC ?=9ZDG >=T=
is entitled to make an EXCEPTIONAL substitution, beyond the limits of .15 . 6 IOf9r_G OaOJ LQ9M d89FDATG ccO=A AGQGE scQp__
Rule 15.6
/?=9ZDG Bra OFf OGGaAl |i >f: jC HC dFgc d89FDATDG ccO=A_G
An exceptional substitution means that any player who is not on the ,9lKgl |jA*G >f;_G aC dF9D_G QJ_G >f;_G ,QJ_G >f;_G GOf 9l ^Q*G
court at the time of the injury/illness, except the Libero, second Libero k
or their regular replacement player, may be substituted into the game
>f;_ KlTc : ,^cQ*G/>9Z*G >f;_G Hl :O= >g__G v \_GO=ATG RaGc
for the injured/ill player. The substituted injured/ill player is not allowed .IGQ9=*G v caMO_G IO9f@= ^cQ*G/>9Z*G
to re-enter the match.
36 36
An exceptional substitution cannot be counted in any case as a regular

substitution, but should be recorded on the score sheet as part of the
total of substitutions in the set and the match. Ht_a ,jO9vf cvcO=At c9vJ j.= dv89FDAT:G cvcO=A_G >vTAJc HC Htvlc :
aC baW_G v B;cO=A_G YalG* ARGt ccGTA_G IQ9lATE zf \_cGTA >Gc
15.8 SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPULSION OR DISQUALIFICATION .IGQ9=*G
An EXPELLED or DISQUALIFIED player must be substituted immediately 6.4.3, 7.3.1,
through a legal substitution. If this is not possible, the team is declared 15.6, 21.3.2, O9g=AT:G aC OQv vav _G >v=v Tv= cv cOv =vAv v_G 15 . 8
21.3.3, D11 (5) k
INCOMPLETE.
6.4.3, 7.3.1 ,dFaF9r ccO=A c;M Hl GQap Og=AT*G aC OaQa*G >f;_G cO=ATc HC >Gc
k
15.6, 21.3.2 .cvlAtl Qvcvi scQvp_G H_gc ,9vFtlvl GPvJ Htc m_ GPEa
15.9 ILLEGAL SUBSTITUTION 21.3.3, D.11(5)
15.9.1 A substitution is illegal, if it exceeds the limitations indicated in Rule
15.6 (except the case of Rule 15.7), or an unregistered player is dv FavF9v rv_G Qvcv i cv cOv =v Av _G 15 . 9
involved.
15 . 6 IOvf9r_G v 9vKcv_E Q9Wlv_G OaOvJ_G Ra9vGvA GPE dvFaF9r |vi cvcO=A_G Hatvc 15 . 9 . 1
15.9.2 When a team has made an illegal substitution and the play has been 8.1, 15.6
resumed the following procedure shall apply, in sequence:
.cGTl |i >f: clWc aC ,)15 . 7 IOvf9vr_G dvp ?_9vJ_G GOf 9l(
k k
15.9.2.1 the team is penalized with a point and service to the opponent, 6.1.3
8 . 1, 15 . 6 sc=aA >Gc ,>g__G qvFCATEa 9vcFaF9r |i ;cO=A scQp_G jOCc 9lOFf 15 . 9 . 2
:>cA~_9= w9A_G AGQGDG
15.9.2.2 the substitution must be rectied,
6.1.3 .Up9Fl__ c9TQDGa ?arF= scQp_G iR9Gc 15 . 9 . 2 . 1
15.9.2.3 the points scored by the team at fault since the fault was committed
are cancelled; the opponents points remain valid. .cvcO=A_G KcJvZA >Gc 15 . 9 . 2 . 2
b9rF br=Aa ,.aM_G >9tAQE PFl @aM*G svcQp_G 9K_GT dA_G b9rF_G bj_A 15 . 9 . 2 . 3
15.10 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURE .?cQ9T Up9F*G
15.10.1 Substitution must be carried out within the substitution zone. 1.4.3, D1b
ccO=A_G AGQGE 15 . 10
15.10.2 A substitution shall only last the time needed for recording the 15.10, 24.2.6,
substitution on the score sheet, and allowing entry and exit of the 25.2.2.3 1.4.3, D.1b .ccO=A_G ?raFl cMGO Hl ccO=A_G AGQGE >Gc 15 . 10 . 1
players.
15.10.24.2.6, ,ccGTA_G IQ9lATG v ccO=A_G ccGTA_ mR;_G Bra_G brp ccO=A_G sQjATc 15 . 10 . 2
15.10.3a The actual request for substitution starts at the moment of the
entrance of the substitute player(s) into the substitution zone, ready
25.2.2.3 .{=f;_G LaQMa caMO= M9lT_Ga
to play, during an interruption. The coach does not need to make a v ccO=_G ){=f;_G( >f;_G caMO ?dJ_ OFf ccO=A__ xgp_G >_a_G CO=c 15 . 10 . 3a
substitution hand signal except if the substitution is for injury or before k
the start of the set. IQ9WE AGOB >QO*G L9AJc :a ,qraA_G c;M >g__ GOgATl ccO=A_G ?raFl
.baW_G ?cGO= c=r aC ?=9Z<_ ccO=A_G H9t GPE GOf 9l Oc_G
15.10.3b If the player is not ready, the substitution is not granted and the team 16.2, D9
is sanctioned for a delay. k
16.2, D.9 .|M.A_9= scQp_G iR9Gca ccO=A_G KFlc : ,GOgATl >f;_G Htc m_ GPE 15 . 10 . 3b
15.10.3c The request for substitution is acknowledged and announced by the 24.2.6
scorer or 2nd referee, by use of the buzzer or whistle respectively. The 24.2.6 ,dF9D_G mtJ_G aC cGT*G ?aTGa= H_gca ccO=A_G >_a Hf Z;=DG mAc 15 . 10 . 3c
2nd referee authorises the substitution. .ccO=A_9= dF9D_G mtJ_G KlTca ,>r9gA_9= IQp9Z_G aC sa=_G R9KG mGOMAT@=
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, numbered paddles mGOMATE mAc ,?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JA:G B9r=9T*
are used to facilitate the substitution.
.ccO=A_G ccKTA_ ?lrQl B9Ja_
15.10.4 If a team intends to make simultaneously more than one substitution, 1.4.3, 15.2.2
all substitute players must enter the substitution zone at the same time 1.4.3 hclG caMO >Gc ,wGaA_G zf OJGa Hl QDtF ccO=A_G scQp_G OGQC GPE 15 . 10 . 4
to be considered in the same request. In this case, substitutions must 15.2.2 UpF v Q9=Af:G {g= PMCc_ Bra_G UpF v ccO=A_G ?raF* A:O=_G {=f;_G
be made in succession, one pair of players after another. If one is illegal,
the legal one(s) is/are granted and the illegal is rejected and subject to
{=f;_G Hl LaR ,wGaA_G zf B;cO=A_G AGQGE >Gc ?_9J_G gPJ va ,>_a_G
a delay sanction. )B;cO=A_G( ccO=A_G KFlc ,dFaF9r |i mKFl OJC H9t GPEa ,QM6G Og=
k
.|M.A_G AGRG_ 9==T Hatca dFaF9r_G |i ^pQca dFaF9r_G
15.11 IMPROPER REQUESTS
15.11.1 It is improper to request any regular game interruption:
?v v 8v a9v vM_G B9v =v_v av _G 15 . 11
15
15 :>g__ qraA jC >_a .aM_G Hl Hatc 15 . 11 . 1
15.11.1.1 during a rally or at the moment of or after the whistle to serve, 12.3
15.11.1.2 by a non-authorized team member, 5.1.2.3, 5.2.3.3

12. 3 .c9TQ<_ IQp9Z_G ?dJ_ OFf aC caGOA_G A9FDC 15 . 11 . 1 . 1
5.1.2.3, 5.2.3.3 .MQZ*G |i scQp_G a]f ?aTGa= 15 . 11 . 1 . 2
15.11.1.3 for a second substitution by the same team during the same 15.2.2, 15.2.3,
interruption, except in the case of injury/illness of a player in play. 16.1, 25.2.2.6 15.2.2,15.2.3 ?_9J v GOf 9l ,qraA_G UpF c;M scQp_G UpF ?aTGa= H9D ccO=A_ 15 . 11 . 1 . 3
15.11.1.4 after having exhausted the authorized number of time-outs and 15.1
16.1,25.2.2.6 .>g__G v >f;_ ^Q*G /?=9ZDG
substitutions. 15 . 1 .B;cO=A_Ga ?garAT*G B9raI_ \= MalT*G OOg_G P9pFATE Og= 15 . 11 . 1 . 4
15.11.2 The rst improper request by a team in the match that does not affect 16.1, 25.2.2.6
or delay the game shall be rejected, but it must be recorded on the
16 . 1, aG QDCc : jP_Ga scQp_G ?aTGa= IGQ9=*G v caFG @a9M_G >_a_G ^pQ >Gc 15 . 11 . 2
score sheet without any other consequences. 25 . 2 . 2 . 6 .iQMC H89AF HaO ccGTA_G IQ9lATE zf \_cGTA >Gc Ht_a ,>g__G QMCc
k
15.11.3 Any further improper request in the match by the same team constitutes 16.1.4 16.1.4 .G|M.A ctWc scQp_G UpF ?aTGa= IGQ9=*G v QMB @a9M >_a jC 15 . 11 . 3
a delay.
>v gv _v_G BGQvcv vM.v vA 16 .
16 GAME DELAYS
BGQv cv vM.v Av_G YGav vFC 16 . 1
16.1 TYPES OF DELAYS
k
An improper action of a team that defers resumption of the game is a Hl]Aca G|M.A >g__G q9F8ATE cGCc jP_G scQp__ @a9M_G AGO6G Hatc
delay and includes, among others: :{= 9lcp
16.1.1 delaying regular game interruptions; 15.10.2 15 . 10 . 2 .?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA |M.A 16 . 1 . 1
16.1.2 prolonging interruptions, after having been instructed to resume the 15 15 .>g__G q9F8ATD OW~TE HC Og= B9praA_G ?_9aE 16 . 1 . 2
game;
15 . 9 .dFaF9r |i ccO=A >_a 16 . 1 . 3
16.1.3 requesting an illegal substitution; 15.9
15 . 11 . 3 .@a9M_G >_a_G QGQtA 16 . 1 . 4
16.1.4 repeating an improper request; 15.11.3
16.1.5 delaying the game by a team member.

.scQp_G a]f ?aTGa= >g__G |M.A 16 . 1 . 5
38 38
16.2 DELAY SANCTIONS D9

D.9 Qv cv M.v Av _G BGAGRv v vG 16 . 2
16.2.1 Delay warning and delay penalty are team sanctions.
.scQp__ BGAGRG " |M.A__ QGPFE " a |M.A__ QdF Bp_ Hatc 16 . 2 . 1
16.2.1.1 Delay sanctions remain in force for the entire match. 6.3
16.2.1.2 All delay sanctions are recorded on the score sheet.

6.3 .IGQ9=*G cGaa cagp*G ?cQ9T |M.A_G BGAGRG cdA 16 . 2 . 1 . 1
25.2.2.6
16.2.2 The rst delay in the match by a team member is sanctioned with a 4.1.1, D11 (25)
25 . 2 . 2 . 6 .ccGTA_G IQ9lATG zf |M.A_G BGAGRG hclG cGTc 16 . 2 . 1 . 2
DELAY WARNING.
4 . 1 . 1, ." |M.A QdF Bp_ " scQp_G a]f ?aTGa= IGQ9=*G v caFG |M.A_G iR9Gc 16 . 2 . 2
16.2.3 The second and subsequent delays of any type by any member of the 6.1.3, D11 (25) D . 11 (25)
same team in the same match constitute a fault and are sanctioned
with a DELAY PENALTY: a point and service to the opponent.
6.1.3 a]f jC ?aTGa= YaF jC Hl ?c_9A_G BG|M.A_Ga dF9D_G |M.A_G ctWc 16 . 2 . 3
D . 11 (25) ?arF :"|M.A QGPFE" iR9Gca .aM IGQ9=*G UpF va scQp_G UpF_
16.2.4 Delay sanctions imposed before or between sets are applied in the 18.1 .Up9Fl__ c9TQDGa
following set.
18 . 1 .w9A_G baW_G v bGaWFG {= aC c=r ?gra*G |M.A_G BGAGRG s=aA 16 . 2 . 4
17 EXCEPTIONAL GAME INTERRUPTIONS
?v cv89v FvDvAvTDG >v v gv_v_G B9v pv rav A 17 .
17.1 INJURY / ILLNESS 8.1
8.1 ^Q*G/?v=9v v ZDG 17 . 1
17.1.1 Should a serious accident occur while the ball is in play, the referee
must stop the game immediately and permit medical assistance to >g__G q9rcE mtJ_G zf >Gc ,>g__G v IQt_G 9lFc= |aM EO9J hra GPE 17 . 1 . 1
enter the court. k
.>g_*G caMO= ?c=a_G IOf9Tl__ KlTca GQap
The rally is then replayed. 6.1.3, D11 (23)
6.1.3, D.11(23) .caGOA_G P8Og= O9gc
17.1.2 If an injured/ill player cannot be substituted legally or exceptionally, the 15.6, 15.7, k k
player is given a 3-minute recovery time, but not more than once for the 24.2.8 15 . 6, 15 . 7, >f;_G bagc ,9c89FDATE aC 9cFaF9r ^cQ*G/>9Z*G >f;_G ccO=A QPgA GPE 17 . 1 . 2
same player in the match. 24 . 2 . 8 v >f;_G UpF_ IOJGa IQl Hl QDtF Uc_ Ht_a L;g__ Bra s89rO 3
If the player does not recover, his/her team is declared incomplete. 6.4.3, 7.3.1 .IGQ9=*G
6.4.3 .\rcQp c9lAtE mOf H_gc ,>f;_G qWc m_ GPE
17.2 EXTERNAL INTERFERENCE 7.3.1
If there is any external interference during the game, the play has to be 6.1.3, D11 (23) dv vGQ9v vMv_G cv vMOv vAv _G 17 . 2
stopped and the rally is replayed.
6.1.3, D11 (23) .caGOvA_G O9vgca >g__G qravc ,>g__G A9vFDC dvGQ9M cvMOA jC EOvJ GPE
17.3 PROLONGED INTERRUPTIONS ?v _vcavav_G B9v pvrav Av _G 17 . 3
17.3.1 If unforeseen circumstances interrupt the match, the 1st referee, the
organizer and the Control Committee, if there is one, shall decide the
23.2.3 23.2.3 ?FG_ ,mdF*G ,caFG mtJ_G QQrc qaTp ,IGQ9=*G q9rcE yE ?8Q9a qaQd BOC GPE 17 . 3 . 1
measures to be taken to re-establish normal conditions. .?cgc=a_G qaQd_G IO9gATD PMAA dA_G BGAGQGDG ,mJOJC OGGaA GPE ,?=rGQ*G
17.3.2 Should one or several interruptions occur, not exceeding 4 hours in 17.3.1 17 . 3 . 1 4 Hf 9KvfalGl v OcRA : IO* B9praA IOf aC OJGa qraA EaOJ ?_9J v 17 . 3 . 2
total: : B9f9T
k
17.3.2.1 if the match is resumed on the same playing court, the interrupted set 1, 7.3 1. UpF= 9cgc=a qraA*G baW_G QlATc ,>g_*G UpF zf IGQ9=*G BpFCATE GPE 17 . 3 . 2 . 1
shall continue normally with the same score, players (except expelled
or disqualied ones) and positions. The sets already played will keep 7.3 epAJATa ,RtGQ*Ga )Og=AT*Ga OaQa*G A9FDAT9=( {=f;_Ga ?GcAF_G
their scores; .9KG89AF= ?=ag_*G bGaWFG
17.3.2.2 if the match is resumed on another playing court, the interrupted set 7.3, 21.4.1, D9
is cancelled and replayed with the same team members and the same 7 . 3, 21.4.1, UpF= O9gca qraA*G baW_G bj_c ,QMB >g_l zf IGQ9=*G BpFCATE GPE 17 . 3 . 2 . 2
starting line-ups (except expelled or disqualied ones) and the record D9 )Og=AT*Ga OaQa*G A9FDAT9=( dT9TFG BGQaO_G >cAQA UpFa scQp_G A9]fC
of all sanctions will be maintained. The sets already played will keep
their scores.
.9KG89AF= ?=ag_*G bGaWFG epAJATa ,?cr9= 9KgclG BGAGRG_G br=Aa
17.3.3 Should one or several interruptions occur, exceeding 4 hours in total, 4 Hf 9KfalGl v OcRA IO* B9praA IOf aC OJGa qraA EaOJ ?_9J v 17 . 3 . 3
the whole match shall be replayed. .cl9t_9= IGQ9=*G O9gA HC >Gc ,B9f9T
>v v f;v vlv _G Qvcvcv jvAa ?v JGQv v_G BGQv v Av p 18
18 INTERVALS AND CHANGE OF COURTS
?v v JGQv _G BGQv v vAv p 18 . 1
18.1 INTERVALS
An interval is the time between sets. All intervals last three minutes. 4.2.4
4.2.4 .s89rO E;D 9KgclG ?JGQ_G BG~p sQjATAa ,bGaWFG {= Bra_G dJ ?JGQ_G I~p
During this period of time, the change of courts and line-up registrations 7.3.2, 18.2,
7.3.2, 18.2 HGQaO_G >cAQA ccGTAa >f;*G |cjA Bra_G Hl I~p_G gPJ c;M mAc
of the teams on the score sheet are made. 25.2.1.2 25 . 2 . 1 . 2 .ccGTA_G IQ9lATG zf {rcQp__
The interval between the second and the third set can be extended up s89rO 10 yE E_9D_Ga dF9D_G {aaW_G {= ?JGQ_G I~p OAlA HC Htlc
to 10 minutes by the competent body at the request of the organizer. .mdF*G >_a OFf ?ZAM*G ?KG_G ?aTGa=
D11 (3)
D . 11 (3) >v v vf;v vlv _G Qv vcv cv jv A 18 . 2
18.2 CHANGE OF COURTS
18.2.1 After each set, the teams change courts, with the exception of the 7.1 7.1 .cZ9p_G baW_G A9FDAT9= baW ct Og= 9lKc=g_l H9rcQp_G |jc 18 . 2 . 1
deciding set.
6.3.2 H9rcQp_G |jc ,8 ?arF__ mOrA*G scQp_G cZc 9*9J ,cZ9p_G baW_G v 18 . 2 . 2
18.2.2 In the deciding set, once the leading team reaches 8 points, the teams 6.3.2, 7.4.1, 7.4.1 .dJ 9lt {=f;_G RtGQl cdAa ,|M.A HaO= 9lKc=g_l
change courts without delay and the player positions remain the same. 25.2.2.5 25 . 2 . 2 . 5
gCGQGE mAc qaTp ,8 ?arF_G mOrA*G scQp_G cZc 9*9J |cjA_G QGc m_ GPE
If the change is not made once the leading team reaches 8 points, it
will take place as soon as the error is noticed. The score at the time that \cp jQGC jP_G Bra_G v dJ 9lt ?GcAF_G cdAa ,.aM_G qWAtc 9lOFf
the change is made remains the same. .|cjA_G
40 40
UO9v v vTv v_G cv vZv pv v_G

Qv v v Jv v v _G >v v v vf;_G
CHAPTER 6
THE LIBERO PLAYER
See Rules
OfGar_G QdFG
19 THE LIBERO PLAYER
Qv vJv v_G >v vf;_G 19
5
19.1 DESIGNATION OF THE LIBERO
5 QJ_G >f;_G {cgA 19 . 1
19.1.1 Each team has the right to designate from the list of players on the 4.1.1
score sheet up to two specialist defensive players: Liberos. 4.1.1 ?l89r Hl] {FDE {ZZMAl {gpGOl {=f: {cgA= scQp ct_ sJc 19 . 1 . 1
.ccGTA_G IQ9lATE zf {=f;_G
19.1.2 All Liberos must be recorded on the score sheet in the special lines 5.2.2, 25.2.1.1,
reserved for this. 26.2.1.1
5.2.2, ?Z9M QaaT zf ccGTA_G IQ9lATG zf HcQVJ_G {V=f;_G ccGTA >Gc 19 . 1 . 2
19.1.3 The Libero on court is the Acting Libero. If there is another Libero, he/ 25.2.1.1, .GPK_ IRaGJl
she is the second Libero for the team. 26.2.1.1
Only one Libero may be on court at any time. 5 ,QMB QJ >f: u9FJ H9t GPEa ,xgp QJ >f;t >g_*G v QJ_G >f;_G Hatc 19 . 1 . 3
.scQp__ dF9D QJ >f;t HatcT
19.2 EQUIPMENT 4.3 .Bra jC OFf >g_*G v OJGa QJ >f;_ brp sJc
The Libero player(s) must wear a uniform (OR JACKET/BIB FOR THE RE-
BGaOFG 19 . 2
DESIGNATED Libero) which has a different dominant colour from any
colour of the rest of the team. The uniform must clearly contrast with
the rest of the team.
4.3 IO9fD ?cQOZ/I~T aC( U=;l ){FDDG( QJ_G >f;_G jOAQc HC >Gc
Ha_ jC Hf Ha__G ?p_AMl 9KAc=;i HatA HG >Gc dA_Ga )QJ >f: {cgA
The Libero uniforms must be numbered like the rest of the team. .scQp_G ?cr= Hf Ma]a= ?Fc9=Al U=;*G HatA HC >Gca ,scQp_G ?cr= Hl
For FIVB, World and Ofcial competitions, the re-designated .scQp_G ?cr= cDl ?lrQl QJ_G >f;_G U=;l HatA HC >Gc
Libero should, if possible, wear the same style and colour
of jersey as the original Libero, but should keep his/her own
HC >Gc ,?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JA:G B9r=9T*
number. mclZA_G UpF= ?_cF9p_G HtlC HE \FccgA O9g*G QJ_G >f;_G jOAQc
.\lrQ= epAJc Ht_a ,xZFG QJ_G >f;_G v 9lt Ha__Ga
19.3 ACTIONS INVOLVING THE LIBERO QJ_G >f;_9= ?r_gA*G B9tQJ_G 19 . 3
19.3.1 The playing actions: >vg_v_G B9vtQvJ 19 . 3 . 1
19.3.1.1 The Libero is allowed to replace any player in a back row position. 7.4.1.2
7.4.1.2 dp_M_G qZ_G RtQl v >f: jC hl |jAc HC QJ_G >f;_ KlTc 19 . 3 . 1 . 1
19.3.1.2 He/she is restricted to perform as a back row player and is not allowed 13.2.2, 13.2.3, k
13 . 2 . 2 ?=Q]_G c9lt@= \_ KlTc :a ,dp_M_G qZ_G >f: AGO5= 9latJl Hatc 19 . 3 . 1 . 2
to complete an attack hit from anywhere (including playing court and 13.3.5
k
free zone) if at the moment of the contact the ball is entirely higher 13 . 2 . 3 OFf IQt_G BF9t GPE )IQJ_G ?raF*Ga >g_*G ;l9W( H9vtl jC Hl ?claGK_G
than the top of the net. 13 . 3 . 5 .?t=W_G ?lr Hl cl9t_9= zfC Ul;A_G ?dJ_
19.3.1.3 He/she may not serve, block or attempt to block. 12.4.1, 14.6.2,
14.6.6, D11 (12)
12, 4.1, 14.6.2, .OZ_G ?_a9Jl aC OZ_Ga c9TQDG \_ sJc : 19 . 3 . 1 . 3
14.6.6,D11(12)
19.3.1.4 A player may not complete an attack hit when the ball is entirely higher 1.4.1, 13.3.6,
than the top of the net, if the ball is coming from an overhand nger 23.3.2.3d, e, 1.4.1,13.3.6, zfC cl9t_9= IQt_G HatA 9lOFf ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G ?_ltA Hl >f;_ sJc : 19 . 3 . 1 . 4
pass by a Libero in his/her front zone. The ball may be freely attacked D1b
23.3.2.3.d.e h=9ZF9= zfFG Hl IQcQlA Hl ?lO9r IQt_G BF9t GPE ,?t=W_G ?lr Hl
if the Libero makes the same action from outside his/her front zone.
D . 1b IQt_G >g_A HC RaGca ,\_ ?Z9M_G ?cl9lFG ?raF*G v QJ_G >f;_G ?aTGa=
19.3.2 Libero Replacements ?raF*G LQ9M Hl ?tQJ_G UpF QJ_G >f;_G iOC GPE ?cQJ= ?claGJ
19.3.2.1 Libero Replacements are not counted as substitutions. 6.1.3, 15.5 .\_ ?Z9M_G ?cl9lFG
They are unlimited but there must be a completed rally between two QJ_G {v=f;_G BG|vcjA 19 . 3 . 2
Libero replacements (unless a penalty causes the team to rotate and
the Libero to move to position four, or the Acting Libero becomes
6.1.3, 15.6 .B;cO=At QvJ_G >f;_G BG|vcjA >TAJA : 19 . 3 . 2 . 1
unable to play, making the rally incomplete.)
QJ_G >f;_ Hc|cjA {= clAtl caGOA Hatc HC >Gc Ht_a IOOJl |i 9KFE
19.3.2.2 The regular replacement player may replace and be replaced by GPE aC ,4 RtQl yE QJ_G >f;_G c9rAFGa HGQaO__ QGPFD9= scQp_G >=TA GPE :E(
either Libero. The Acting Libero can only be replaced by the regular .)clAtl |i caGOA_G cgG= ,>g__G zf QO9r |i xgp_G QJ_G >f;_G K=ZC
replacement player for that position or by the second Libero.
.QJ >f: jC ?aTGa= g|cjA IO9fEa |jAc HC jO9g_G |jA*G >f;_ RaGc 19 . 3 . 2 . 2
19.3.2.3 At the start of each set, the Libero cannot enter the court until the 2nd 7.3.2, 12.1
referee has checked the line-up and authorised a Libero replacement hl aC RtQ*G u_P_ jO9f |cjA ?aTGa= brp |jAc HC xgp_G QJ_G >f;_G hcaATc
with a starting player. .dF9D_G QJ_G >f;_G
19.3.2.4 Other Libero replacements must only take place while the ball is out of 8.2, 12.3 7.3.2.12.1 A9KAFE bAJ >g_*G caMO QJ_G >f;_G hcaATc : ,baW ct ?cGO= OFf 19 . 3 . 2 . 3
play and before the whistle for service.
hl QJ_G >f;_G |cjA= M9lT_Ga HGQaO_G >cAQA scrOA Hl dF9D_G mtJ_G
19.3.2.5 A Libero replacement made after the whistle for service but before the 12.3, 12.4, D9 .dT9TFG >f;_G
service hit should not be rejected; however, at the end of the rally, the
game captain must be informed that this is not a permitted procedure, 8.2.12.3 LQ9M IQt_G HatA 9lFc= brp jOCA HC >Gc QJ_G >f;_ iQMFG BG|cjA_G 19 . 3 . 2 . 4
and that repetition will be subject to delay sanctions. .c9TQ<_ mtJ_G IQp9Z c=ra >g__G
19.3.2.6 Subsequent late Libero replacements shall result in the play being 16.2, D9 12.3, 12.4, D.9 c=r Ht_a c9TQ<_ IQp9Z_G Og= QJ_G >f;_G |cjA ^pQc : HG >Gc 19 . 3 . 2 . 5
interrupted immediately, and the imposition of a delay sanction. The
baW_G Uc8Q Q9aME >Gc ,caGOA_G ?c9KF Og= ,c9J ct zf ,c9TQDG ?=Q]
team to serve next will be determined by the level of the delay sanction. k
.|M.A_G BGAGRG_ 9==T HatcT u_P QGQtAa ,MalT*G AGQGDG Uc_ GPJ H.=
19.3.2.7 The Libero and the replacing player may only enter or leave the court 1.4.4, D1b k
through the Libero Replacement Zone. 16.2, D.9 ^Qpa ,GQap >g__G q9rcE ?rJ;_G QJ_G >f;_G BG|M.A ?GcAF HatA HC >Gc 19 . 3 . 2 . 6
19.3.2.8 Libero replacements must be recorded in the Libero Control Sheet (if 26.2.2.1,
.|M.A_G AGRG ?GQO ?aTGa= w9A_G cTQ*G scQp_G OOJcTa ,|M.A_G BGAGRG
one is used) or on the electronic score sheet. 26.2.2.2
1.4.4, c;M Hl brp >g_*G Hl LaQM_Ga caMO_G |jA*G >f;_Ga QJ_G >f;_ sJc 19 . 3 . 2 . 7
19.3.2.9 An illegal Libero replacement can involve (amongst others) D.1b .QJ_G >f;_G |cjA ?raFl
no completed rally between Libero replacements, 6.1.3 26.2.2.1 aC QJ_G >f;_G ?=rGQl IQ9lATG zf QJ_G >f;_G BG|cjA ccGTA >Gc 19 . 3 . 2 . 8
the Libero being replaced by a player other than the second Libero or 15.9 26.2.2.2 .)9JGOJE BlOMATG GPE( ?cFa~t_:G ccGTA_G IQ9lATE
the regular replacement player.
:)w9A_G {= 9lcp( QJ_G >f;_G dFaF9r_G |i |cjA_G clWc HC Htlc 19 . 3 . 2 . 9
An illegal Libero replacement should be considered in the same way as 15.9 6.1.3 .QJ_G >f;_G BG|cjA {= clAtl caGOA OGac : -
an illegal substitution:
15.9 .jO9g_G |jA*G >f;_G aC dF9D_G QJ_G >f;_G |i QMB >f: ?aTGa= QJ_G >f;_G |cjA -
should the illegal Libero replacement be noticed before the start of D9
the next rally, then this is corrected by the referees, and the team is
16.9 .dFaF9r |i ccO=At ?rcQa_G UpF= dFaF9r_G |i QJ_G >f;_G |cjA Q9=AfG >Gc
sanctioned for delay; ,w9A_G caGOA_G ?cGO= c=r QJ_G >f;_ dFaF9r_G |i |cjA_G yE g9=AF:G mA GPE
D.9 |M.A_9= scQp_G iR9Gca ,m9tJ_G ?aTGa= \JcJZA mAa
42 42
should the illegal Libero replacement be noticed after the service hit, 15.9
the consequences are the same as for an illegal substitution. 15.9 ,c9TQDG ?=Q] Og= QJ_G >f;_ dFaF9r_G |i |cjA_G yE g9=AF:G mA GPE
.dFaF9r_G |i ccO=A_G v dJ 9lt B9g=A_G HatA
19.4 RE-DESIGNATION OF A NEW LIBERO OcOG QJ >f: {cgA IO9fE 19.4
19.4.1 The Libero becomes unable to play if injured, ill, expelled or disqualied. 21.3.2, 21.3.3, 21.3.2, 21.3.3, .O9g=ATG aC OQa ,^Ql ,>cZC GPE >g__G zf s8: |i QJ_G >f;_G K=Zc 19 . 4 . 1
D9
The Libero can be declared unable to play for any reason by the coach D.9
or, in the absence of a coach, by the game captain. 5.1.2.1, 5.2.1 ?aTGa= >=T jF >g__G zf s8: |i QJ_G >f;_G H.= H;fDG Htlc
19.4.2 Team with one Libero 5.1.2.1, 5.2.1 .>QO*G >9ci v baW_G Uc8Q ?aTGa= aC ,>QO*G
OJGa QJ >f: hl scQp_G 19 . 4 . 2
19.4.2.1 When only one Libero is available for a team according to Rule 19.4.1, 19.4, 19.4.1 k
or the team has only one registered, and this Libero becomes or is 19.4, 1.4.1 mA aC ,19.4.1 IOf9r__ 9r=a scQp__ brp OJGa QJ >f: QTcAc 9lOFf 19 . 4 . 2 . 1
declared unable to play, the coach (or game captain if no coach is
zf s8: |i QJ_G >f;_G GPJ H.= H_fCa ,brp OJGa QJ >f: ccGTA
present) may re-designate as Libero for the remainder of the match
any other player (replacement player excepted) not on the court at the >f: {cgA IO9fE )>QO*G >9ci v baW_G Uc8Q_ aC( >QOl__ sJc ,>g__G
moment of the re-designation. v OGGaAl |i )|jA*G >f;_G GOf 9l( QMB >f: jC IGQ9=*G ?cr=_ QJ
19.4.2.2 If the Acting Libero becomes unable to play, he/she may be replaced by
.{cgA_G IO9fE ?dJ_ OFf >g_*G
the regular replacement player or immediately and directly to court |cjA_G \_ sJc ,>g__G zf s8: |i xgp_G QJ_G >f;_G H.= H_fC GPE 19 . 4 . 2 . 2
by a re-designated Libero. However, a Libero who is the subject of a k
IO9fE ?aTGa= >g_*G yE IQW9=la GQap aC jO9g_G |jA*G >f;_G ?aTGa=
re-designation may not play for the remainder of the match. k
IO9fE v .==T QJ_G >f;_G H9t GPE ,c9J ct zfa ,QJ_G >f;_G {cgA
If the Libero is not on court when declared unable to play, he/she may .IGQ9=*G ?cr=_ >g__G \_ sJc : ,{cgA_G
also be the subject of a re-designation. The Libero declared unable to k
s8: |i \F.= H;fDG mA 9lOFf >g_*G v GOGGaAl QJ_G >f;_G Htc m_ GPE
play may not play for the remainder of the match. k
.{cgA_G IO9fE v 9==T Hatc HC RaGc ,>g__G zf
19.4.2.3 The coach, or game captain if no coach is present, contacts the second 5.1.2.1, 5.2.1
referee informing him/her about the re-designation. .IGQ9=*G ?cr=_ >g__G \_ sJc : >g__G zf s8: |i \F.= H_fC jP_G QJ_G >f;_G
19.4.2.4 Should a re-designated Libero become or be declared unable to play, 19.4.1 5.1.2.1 >9ci v baW_G Uc8Q aC >QO*G ?aTGa= dF9D_G mtJ_G hl c9ZA:G mAc 19 . 4 . 2 . 3
further re-designations are permitted. 5.2.1 .{cgA_G IO9fE Hf \i;=D ,>QO*G
o
19.4.2.5 If the coach requests the team captain to be re-designated as the new 19.4.1 KlTc u_P= >g__G zf s8: |i \FccgA O9g*G QJ_G >f;_G H.= H_fC GPE 19 . 4 . 2 . 4
5.1.2, 19.4.1
k
Libero, this will be permitted but the team captain must in this case .B9FccgA IO9f@= 9]cC
relinquish all leadership privileges.
5.1.2, 19.4.1 KlTc \F@p ,OcOG QJ >f;t scQp_G Uc8Q {cgA IO9fE >QO*G >_a GPE 19 . 4 . 2 . 5
19.4.2.6 In the case of a re-designated Libero, the number of the player re- 25.2.2.7, .O89r_G BGR9cAlG hclG Hf xMA_G scQp_G Uc8Q zf >Gc Ht_a ,u_P=
designated as Libero must be recorded on the score sheet remarks 26.2.2.1
section and on the Libero control sheet (or electronic score sheet if 25.2.2.7 >f;t {g*G >f;_G mrQ ccGTA >Gc ,QJ_G >f;_G {cgA IO9fE ?_9J v 19 . 4 . 2 . 6
one is used.) 26.2.2.1 >f;_G ?=rGQl IQ9lATEa ccGTA_G IQ9lATE zf B9dJ;*G HtQ v QJ
19.4.3 Team with two Liberos .)9JGOJE BlOMATG GPE ?cFa~t_DG ccGTA_G IQ9lATE aC( QJ_G
19.4.3.1 Where a team has registered on the score sheet two Liberos, but one 4.1.1, 19.1.1 {FDE HcQJ {=f: hl scQp_G 19 . 4 . 3
becomes unable to play the team has the right to play with only one
Libero. 4.1.1 ,ccGTA_G IQ9lATE zf scQp__ {FDE HcQJ {=f: ccGTA mAc 9lOFf 19 . 4 . 3 . 1
19.1.1 >f: hl >g__G brp scQp__ sJc ,>g__G zf s8: |i 9lJOJC H.= H_fCa
No re-designation will be allowed, however, unless the remaining 19.4
Libero is unable to continue playing for the match. 19.4 .OJGa QJ
dr=A*G QJ_G >f;_G H.= H_fC GPE :E ,c9J ct zf ,{cgA_G IO9f@= KlTc :
.IGQ9=*G v >g__G zf s8: |i
19.5 SUMMARY ?Z;M_G 19 . 5
19.5.1 If the Libero is expelled or disqualied, he/she may be replaced 19.4, 21.3.2, k
immediately by the teams second Libero. Should the team have only 21.3.3
9.4, 21.3.2, ?aTGa= GQap \_Jl cJc HC RaGc ,QJ_G >f;_G O9g=ATG aC OQa mA GPE 19 . 5 . 1
one Libero, then it has the right to make a re-designation. 21.3.3 sJc u_P= ,brp OJGa QJ >f: scQp__ H9t GPE .scQp__ dF9D_G QJ_G >f;_G
.{cgA_G IO9fE AGQG@= scQp__
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CHAPTER 7 hv v =9v vTv _G cv v Zv pv v_G

PARTICIPANTS CONDUCT Hv cv vtQ9v v Wv vlv v_G uav v _v vT
See Rules
OfGar_G QdFG
20 REQUIREMENTS OF CONDUCT
uav _v Tv _G B9v =v _v v avAv vl 20
20.1 SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT
dv v]9v vcQv v_G uav v_v Tv v_G 20 . 1
20.1.1 Participants must know the Ofcial Volleyball Rules and abide by
them.
mGRvA_DGa "IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_9=" m9*DG {tQ9W*G zf >Gc 20 . 1 . 1
20.1.2 Participants must accept referees' decisions with sportsmanlike conduct, .9Kv=
without disputing them.
HaO=a d]9cQ ua_T= m9tJ_G BGQGQr HatQ9W*G c=rAc HC >Gc 20 . 1 . 2
In case of doubt, clarication may be requested only through the game 5.1.2.1
captain.
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20.1.3 Participants must refrain from actions or attitudes aimed at inuencing 5.1.2.1 .baW_G Uc8Q c;M Hl brp Kc]aA_G RaGc ,uW_G ?_9J v
the decisions of the referees or covering up faults committed by their
team.
zf |D.A_G yE qOKA dA_G qrGa*Ga B9tQJ_G >FGA {tQ9W*G zf >Gc 20 . 1 . 3
.mKrQp 9K=tAQA dA_G A9aMFG ?cajA aC m9tJ_G BGQGQr
20.2 FAIR PLAY qv cv dvFv_G >v vgv __G 20 . 2
20.2.1 Participants must behave respectfully and courteously in the spirit k
>g__G MaQ_ 9rpa >cPKA_Ga mG~JD9= {tQ9W*G ua_T mTAc HC >Gc 20 . 2 . 1
of FAIR PLAY, not only towards the referees, but also towards other k
ofcials, the opponent, team-mates and spectators. HvcQM6G {clTQ_G g9GA 9]cC Ht_a m9tJ_G g9GA brp Uc_ ,qcdF_G
20.2.2 Communication between team members during the match is permitted. 5.2.3.4
.{GQpA*Ga A;lRv_Ga {Tp9vF*Ga
5.2.3.4 .IGQ9v=*G c;vM svcQp_G A9v]fC {v= c9vZA:9= KvlTc 20 . 2 . 2
21 MISCONDUCT AND ITS SANCTIONS
\v v AGAGRv v Ga uav _vTv v_G Aav v vT 21
21.1 MINOR MISCONDUCT
bcv vTv=v v_G uav v_v vTv v_G Aav v vT 21 . 1
Minor misconduct offences are not subject to sanctions. It is the 5.1.2, 21.3
k
1st referees duty to prevent the teams from approaching the sanctioning 5 . 1 . 2, 21 . 3 hFl caFG mtJ_G >GGa Hl \FC ,AGRG__ 9==T bcT=_G ua_T_G AaT Hatc:
level.
.AGRG_G iaAT* >G~rDG Hl {rcQp_G
This is done in two stages: D9, D11 (6a)
D9, D11 (6a) :{A_JQl v GPJ mAc
Stage 1: by issuing a verbal warning through the game captain;
.baW_G Uc8Q c;M Hl japW QdF Bp_ mGOMAT9= :caFG iaAT*G
Stage 2: by use of a YELLOW CARD to the team member(s) concerned.
This formal warning is not in itself a sanction but a symbol that the team .dFg*G )A9]fFG( scQp_G a]g_ AGQpZ_G ?r9a=_G mGOMAT9= :dF9D_G iaAT*G
member (and by extension the team) has reached the sanctioning level scQp_G a]f H.= RlQc \Ft_a ,AGRG= Uc_ \AGP OJ= GPJ xtW_G QdF_G Bp_
k
for the match. It is recorded in the score sheet but has no immediate zf HaOca IGQ9=*G v AGRG_G iaATl yE cZa Or )scQp_G ;l9Wa(
consequences.
.?cQap B9g=A OGaA :a ccGTA_G IQ9lATE
21.2 MISCONDUCT LEADING TO SANCTIONS
BGAGRv v Gv_G bv _E jOCv lv_G uav _vTv _G Aav T 21 . 2
Incorrect conduct by a team member towards ofcials, opponents, 4.1.1
team-mates or spectators is classied in three categories according to 4 . 1. 1 ,{clTQ_G g9GA scQp_G a]f ?aTGa= s8;_G |i uav_T_G qFZc
k
the seriousness of the offence. .IA9TDG ?GQO_ 9r=a B98p E;D yE {GQpA*G aC scQp_G A;lR ,{Tp9F*G
21.2.1 Rude conduct: action contrary to good manners or moral principles. .?cr;MFG O9=*G aC HTJ_G ua_T__ ?cp9Fl ?tQJ : >PKl |i ua_T 21 . 2 . 1
21.2.2 Offensive conduct: defamatory or insulting words or gestures or any
?tQJ ?cC aC BGA9lcE aC Q9rAJE aC ?glT__ gaWl B9l_t : d8GOf ua_T 21 . 2 . 2
action expressing contempt.
.Q9rAJ<_ I}gl
21.2.3 Aggression: actual physical attack or aggressive or threatening
behaviour. .OcOKA ua_T aC d8GOf aC xgp dFO= AGOAfE : AGOAfDG 21 . 2 . 3
D.9 AGRv v Gv v_G caGOv v G 21 . 3
21.3 SANCTION SCALE D9 k k
21 . 2 dA_G BGAGRG_G H@p ,IA9TDG ?cOG yE GO9FATEa caFG mtJ_G QcOrA_ 9r=a
According to the judgment of the 1st referee and depending on the 21.2, 25.2.2.6
seriousness of the offence, the sanctions to be applied and recorded on
25 . 2 . 2 . 6 .O9g=ATDG aC OQa_G ,QGPFDG :dJ ccGTA_G IQ9lATE zf cGTAa s=aA
the score sheet are: Penalty, Expulsion or Disqualication.
D . 11 (6b) QGPFDG 21 . 3 . 1
21.3.1 Penalty D11 (6b)
4.1.1 iR9Gc ,scQp_G dvp av]f jC ?vaTGa= IGQ9v=*G v caFG >PvK*G |i ua_T_G
The rst rude conduct in the match by any team member is penalized 4.1.1, 21.2.1 21 . 2 . 1 .Up9Fl__ c9TQDGa ?arF=
with a point and service to the opponent.
D . 11 (7) OQa_G 21 . 3 . 2
21.3.2 Expulsion D11 (7)
1.4.6 HC >Gca ,baW_G ?cr=_ >g__G OQa_9= iR9G*G scQp_G a]g_ sJc : 21 . 3 . 2 . 1
21.3.2.1 A team member who is sanctioned by expulsion shall not play for the 1.4.6, 4.1.1, 4.1.1
k k
rest of the set, must be substituted legally and immediately if on court 5.2.1, 5.3.2, AGRG_G ?raFl v A9r=_G \c_f >Gca ,>g_*G v H9t GPE GQapa 9cFaF9r cO=ATc
5.2.1 , 5.3.2
and must remain seated in the penalty area with no other consequences. D1a, D1b
D . 1a, D . 1b
.iQMC B9g=A HaO=a
An expelled coach loses his/her right to intervene in the set and must 5.2.3.3 5.2.3.3 v A9r=_G \c_f >Gca baW_G v cMOA_9= \rarJ QTMc ,OaQa*G >QO*G
remain seated in the penalty area.
.AGRG_G ?raFl
21.3.2.2 The rst offensive conduct by a team member is sanctioned by expulsion 4.1.1, 21.2.2
with no other consequences. 4 . 1. 1 B9g=A HaO=a OQa_9= scQp_G a]f ?aTGa= caFG d8GOg_G ua_T_G iR9Gc 21 . 3 . 2 . 2
21 . 2 . 2 .iQMC
21.3.2.3 The second rude conduct in the same match by the same team member 4.1.1, 21.2.1
is sanctioned by expulsion with no other consequences. 4 . 1. 1 a]f UpF ?aTGa= IGQ9=*G UpF v dF9D_G >PK*G |i ua_T_G iR9Gc 21 . 3 . 2 . 3
21.3.3 Disqualication D11 (8) 21 . 2 . 1 .iQMC B9g=A HaO=a ,OQa_9= scQp_G
21.3.3.1 A team member who is sanctioned by disqualication must be 4.1.1, D1a D . 11 (8) O9g=ATDG 21 . 3 . 3
substituted legally and immediately if on court and must leave the k k
Competition-Control Area for the rest of the match with no other 4 . 1. 1 GPE GQapa 9cFaF9r cO=ATc HC O9g=ATD9= iR9G*G scQp_G a]f zf >Gc 21 . 3 . 3 . 1
consequences. D . 1a IGQ9=*G ?cr=_ ?r=9T*G ?=rGQl ?raFl IQO9jl \c_f >Gca >g_*G v H9t
21.3.3.2 The rst physical attack or implied or threatened aggression is sanctioned 21.2.3
.iQMC B9g=A HaO=a
by disqualication with no other consequences.
21 . 2. 3 O9g=ATD9= jRGRpATDG OcOKA_G aC Kcl_A_G aC caFG dFO=_G AGOAfDG iR9Gc 21 . 3 . 3 . 2
21.3.3.3 The second offensive conduct in the same match by the same team 4.1.1, 21.2.2 .iQMC B9g=A HaO=a
member is sanctioned by disqualication with no other consequences.
4.1.1 scQp_G a]f UpF ?aTGa= IGQ9=*G UpF v dF9D_G d8GOg_G ua_T_G iR9Gc 21 . 3 . 3 . 3
21 . 2 . 2 .iQMC B9g=A HaO=a ,O9g=ATD9=
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21.3.3.4 The third rude conduct in the same match by the same team member is 4.1.1, 21.2.1
sanctioned by disqualication with no other consequences. 4 . 1. 1, a]f UpF ?aTGa= IGQ9=*G UpF v E_9D_G >PK*G |i ua_T_G iR9Gc 21 . 3 . 3 . 4
21 . 2 . 1 .iQMC B9g=A HaO=a ,O9g=ATD9= scQp_G
21.4 APPLICATION OF MISCONDUCT SANCTIONS uav _vT_G AavT BGAGRvG sc=vaA 21 . 4
21.4.1 All misconduct sanctions are individual sanctions, remain in force for the 21.3, 25.2.2.6 21 . 3 cagp*G ?cQ9T cdAa ,?cOQp BGAGRGt 9KgclG ua_T_G AaT BGAGRG HatA 21 . 4 . 1
entire match and are recorded on the score sheet.
25 . 2 . 2 . 6 .ccGTA_G IQ9lATG zf cGTAa ,IGQ9=*G ct_
21.4.2 The repetition of misconduct by the same team member in the same 4.1.1, 21.2,
4.1.1 IGQ9=*G UpF v scQp_G a]f UpF ?aTGa= ua_T_G AavT QGQtA iR9Gc 21 . 4 . 2
match is sanctioned progressively (the team member receives a heavier 21.3, D9
21 . 2, 21 . 3
k k
sanction for each successive offence). .)?c_9AAl IA9TE ct_ OWC GAGRG scQp_G a]f br_Ac( 9cOf9ZA
D.9
21.4.3 Expulsion or disqualication due to offensive conduct or aggression 21.2, 21.3 21 . 2, 21 . 3 OaGa AGOAfDG aC d8GOg_G ua_T_G Hf mG9F_G O9g=ATDG aC OQa_G >_aAc : 21 . 4 . 3
does not require a previous sanction. s=9T AGRG
bGavWFG {=a c=vr uav_v T_G Aav T 21 . 5
21.5 MISCONDUCT BEFORE AND BETWEEN SETS k
Any misconduct occurring before or between sets is sanctioned
18 . 1 ,21 . 3 IOf9r__ 9rpa bGaWFG {= aC c=r EOJc ua_T AaT jC iR9Gc
18.1, 21.2,
according to Rule 21.3 and sanctions apply in the following set. 21.3 21 . 2, 21 . 3 .w9A_G baW_G v BGAGRG_G s=aAa
D.11 ?lOMATlv_G B9v r9v a=_Ga ua_T_G AGaT QZAMl 21 . 6
21.6 SUMMARY OF MISCONDUCT AND CARDS USED D11 (6a, 6b, 7, 8) (6a,6b,7,8)
Warning: no sanction Stage 1: verbal warning 21.1 21 . 1 japW QdF Bp_ :1 ?_JQ*G - AGRG : :QdF Bp_
Stage 2: symbol Yellow card AGQpZ_G ?r9a=_G RlQ_G :2 ?_JQ*G
21 . 3 . 1 .AGQlJ_G ?r9a=_G RlQ_G - AGRG_G :QGPv v v v v v v v vFDG
Penalty: sanction symbol Red card 21.3.1 k
21 . 3 . 2 9gl AGQpZ_G + AGQlJ_G {Ar9a=_G RlQ_G - AGRG_G :OQv v v v v v v v v va_G
Expulsion: sanction symbol Red + Yellow cards jointly 21.3.2
21 . 3 . 3 .{A_ZpFl AGQpZ_G + AGQlJ_G {Ar9a=_G RlQ_G - AGRG_G :O9vg=ATDG
Disqualication: sanction symbol Red + Yellow card separately 21.3.3
dF9D_G mTr_G
PART 2
SECTION 2: :dF9D_G ARv vGv_G
THE REFEREES,
THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
,m9v v vtv v vJv v v _G
AND OFFICIAL mv v KvA9v cv v_av 8v Tv v vl
HAND SIGNALS
?v v vcv lv vTQv v v_G Oc_G BGQ9v v v WEa
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CHAPTER 8 Hv v vl9v v vDv _G cv v Zv v p_G

REFEREES m9v v vtv vJv _G
OfGar_G QdFG
See Rules
BGAGQv v GDGa mvcvtv vJvAv_G ?v 8vcv J 22
22 REFEREEING CORPS AND PROCEDURES
Hv cav tv Av v_G 22 . 1
22.1 COMPOSITION
: {vc_9A_G {vclTQ_G Hl IGQ9v=l__ mcvtJA_G ?v8cJ HavtAA
The refereeing corps for a match is composed of the following ofcials:
23 caFG mtvJ_G -
the 1st referee, 23
the 2nd referee, 24

24 dF9D_G mtvJ_G -
the scorer, 25 25 cGvT*G -

four (two) line judges. 27 27 baaM_G a=rGQl )H9vFDE( ?vg=QC -
Their location is shown in Diagram 10. 10. ctW v ?J]al mKFt9lC HatA
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions an assistant scorer is 26 26 Hatc ?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG B9r=9T*
compulsory. k
.9cQ9=GE cGT*G Of9Tl
22.2 PROCEDURES BGAGQv v vGDG 22 . 2
22.2.1 Only the 1st and 2nd referees may blow a whistle during the match: : IGQ9v=*G A9vFDC IQvp9Z_G s;aE brp dvF9D_Ga caFG {ltJ__ sJc 22 . 2 . 1
22.2.1.1 the 1st referee gives the signal for the service that begins the rally; 6.1.3, 12.3 6 . 1 . 3, 12 . 3 .caGOA_G COv=c jPv_G c9vTQ<_ IQ9vWDG caFG mvtJ_G dvagc 22 . 2 . 1 . 1
22.2.1.2 the 1st or 2nd referee signals the end of the rally, provided that they u9FJ HC Hl GOt.Ac HC bQW= ,caGOA_G ?c9KF yE dF9D_Ga caFG H9ltJ_G |Wc 22 . 2 . 1 . 2
are sure that a fault has been committed and they have identied its
nature.
.\vAgc=a GOOJ 9lKFCa >tAQG Or .aM
22.2.2 They may blow the whistle when the ball is out of play to indicate that 5.1.2, 8.2 5 . 1 . 2, 8 . 2 aC 9rpGa 9lKF.= Kc]aA__ >g__G qraA A9FDC IQp9Z_G s;aE 9lK_ sJc 22 . 2 . 2
they authorize or reject a team request. .scQp_G >_a 9]pQ
22.2.3 Immediately after the referees whistle to signal the completion of the 22.2.1.2, 28.1 22 . 2 . 1 . 2 9lKc_f >vGc ,caGOA_G c9lAtG yE IQ9W<_ mtJ_G IQp9Z Ovg= IQvW9=l 22 . 2 . 3
rally, they have to indicate with the ofcial hand signals:
28 .1 :?vclTQ_G Oc_G BGQ9W@= Kc]aA_G
22.2.3.1 if the fault is whistled by the 1st referee, he/she will indicate in order:
:>cA~_9= |Wc qaTp ,caFG mtJ_G ?aTGa= .aM_G zf IQp9Z_G Br_aC GPE 22 . 2 . 3 . 1
a) the team to serve, 12.2.2, D11 (2)
12.2.2, D.11(2) .c9TQD9= marcT jP_G scQp_G - C
b) the nature of the fault,
..aM_G ?gc=a - >
c) the player(s) at fault (if necessary).
.)mR_ GPE( @aM*G )Ha=f;_G( >f;_G - L
The 2nd referee will follow the 1st referees hand signals by repeating
them. caFG mtJ_G BGQ9WE IO9f@= dF9D_G mtJ_G h=AcT
22.2.3.2 If the fault is whistled by the 2nd referee, he/she will indicate:
:>cA~_9= |Wc qaTp dF9D_G mtJ_G ?aTGa= .aM_G zf IQp9Z_G Br_aC GPE 22 . 2 . 3 . 2
a) the nature of the fault,
..avM_G ?gcv=a - C
b) the player at fault (if necessary),
c) the team to serve following the hand signal of the 1st referee. 12.2.2
.)mRv_ GPE( @vaM*G >vf;_G - >
In this case, the 1st referee does not show either the nature of the fault D11 (2) 12 . 2 . 2 .c9TQD9= marcT jP_G scQp__ \AQ9WE IO9f@= caFG mtJ_G Y9=AG - L
or the player at fault, but only the team to serve.
D . 11 (2) @aM*G >f;_G aC .aM_G ?gc=a yE caFG mtJ_G QWCc : ,?_9J gPJ v
22.2.3.3 In the case of an attack hit fault by back row or Libero players, both 12.2.2, 13.3.3, .cT|T jP_G scQp__ brp Ht_a
referees indicate according to 22.2.3.1 and 22.2.3.2 above. 13.3.5,
19.3.1.2, >f;_G aC dp_M_G qZ_G >f: ?aTGa= ?8a9M ?claGJ ?=Q] ?_9J v 22 . 2 . 3 . 3
23.3.2.3d, e, k
D11 (21)
12 . 2 . 2, .9J;fC 22.2.3.2 ,22.2.3.1 {AOf9r__ 9r=a H9ltJ_G |Wc QJ_G
13.3.3, 13.3.5
22.2.3.4 In the case of a double fault both referees indicate in order: 19 . 3 . 1 . 2,
23.3.2.3. d,e
a) the nature of the fault, 17.3, D11 (23) D . 11 (21)
b) the players at fault (if necessary),
: >cA~_9= H9ltJ_G |Wc ,LaOR*G .aM_G ?_9J v 22 . 2 . 3 . 4
c) the team to serve as directed by the 1st referee. 12.2.2, D11 (2)
17.3, D.11(23) ..aM_G ?gc=a - C
.)mR_ GPE( Ha8aM*G Ha=f;_G - >
23 1st REFEREE
12.2.2, D.11(2) .caFG mtJ_G IQ9WE >TJ cT|T jP_G scQp_G - L
23.1 LOCATION
caFG mv tv Jv _G 23
The 1st referee carries out his/her functions standing on a referee's D1a, D1b, D10
stand located at one end of the net on the opposite side to the scorer. hv vrav lv _G 23 . 1
His/her view must be approximately 50 cm above the net. k k
D . 1a, D . 1b OFf IOaGa*G mtJ_G ?ZFl zf 9prGa aC 9T_9G \A9=GGa caFG mtJ_G jOCc
D . 10 wGaJ= ?t=W_G sap gQdF iaATl Hatc HC >Gca ,?t=W_G dAc9KF iOJE
23.2 AUTHORITY
.9=cQrA mT 50
23.2.1 The 1st referee directs the match from the start until the end. He/ 4.1.1, 6.3
she has authority over all members of the refereeing corps and the ?v vav_v Tv v_G 23 . 2
members of the teams.
4.1.1 hclG zf ?a_T_G \_a ,?c9KF_G bAJa ?cGOv=_G Hl IGQ9=*G caFG mvtJ_G QvcOc 23 . 2 . 1
During the match his/her decisions are nal. He/she is authorized to 6.3 .{rcQp_G A9]fCa mctJA_G ?8cJ A9]fC
overrule the decisions of other members of the refereeing corps, if it is
noticed that they are mistaken. ?8cJ A9]fC BGQGQr A9j_E v ?a_T_G \_a ,?c89KF IGQ9=*G A9FDC \AGQGQr HatA
He/she may even replace a member of the refereeing corps who is not
.?v8a9M 9KvFC qWAtE GPE HcQM6G mctJA_G
performing his/her functions properly. k
jOCc : jP_G mctJA_G ?8cJ A9]fC Hl jC cOv=ATc HC 9]cC \_ RaGc
23.2.2 He/she also controls the work of the ball retrievers, oor wipers and 3.3 .?JcJZ IQaZ= \A9=GGa
moppers.
3.3 .{ppG*Ga ?vc]QFG dJT9vla BGQvt_G dvarA_l cvlf >vrGQc 23 . 2 . 2
23.2.3 He/she has the power to decide any matters involving the game,
including those not provided for in the rules. |i QalFG u_P v 9l= >g__9= s_gAl QlC jC v QGQr_G P9MAG v ?a_T_G \_ 23 . 2 . 3
23.2.4 He/she shall not permit any discussion about his/her decisions. 20.1.2
.OfGar_G v 9KFf [aZF*G
20 . 1 . 2 .\AGQGQr caJ X9rF j.= KlTc : HC >Gc 23 . 2 . 4
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However, at the request of the game captain, the 1st referee will give 5.1.2.1 k
an explanation on the application or interpretation of the rules upon 5 . 1. 2 . 1 sc=aA caJ 9J9]cE ,baW_G Uc8Q Hl >_a= caFG mtJ_G dagc ,ct zfa
which he/she has based the decision. .QGQr_G 9Kc_E OFATG dA_G OfGar__ |TpA aC
If the game captain does not agree with this explanation and chooses 5.1.2.1, 5.1.2.1 O] L9GAJ:G QQra caFG mtJ_G Kc]aA zf baW_G Uc8Q spGac m_ GPE
to protest against such decision, he/she must immediately reserve the 5.1.3.2, k
right to le and record this protest at the conclusion of the match. The 25.2.3.2 5.1.3.2 ?c9KF OFf L9GAJ:G mcOrA sJ= e9pAJ:G GQap \c_f >Gc ,QGQr_G GPJ cDl
1st referee must authorize this right of the game captain. 25 . 2 . 3 . 2 .bavW_G Uc8Qv_ sJ_G GPKv= M9lT_G caFG mtJ_G zf >Gca ,IGQ9=*G
k
23.2.5 The 1st referee is responsible for determining before and during the Chapter 1, caFG cZp_G ?raFl BF9t GPE 9l OcOJA Hf IGQ9=*G A9FDCa c=r :a8Tl caFG mtJ_G Hatc 23 . 2 . 5
match whether the playing area equipment and the conditions meet 23.3.1.1
playing requirements.
23 . 3 . 1 . 1 .>g__G B9=_aAl= dpA qaQd_Ga BGaOFGa >g__G
B9v cv_av8vTvlv _G 23 . 3
23.3 RESPONSIBILITIES : IGQ9=*G c=r caFG mtJ_G marc 23 . 3 . 1
23.3.1 Prior to the match, the 1st referee:
caFG cZp_G .iQMFG BGaOFGa BGQt_Ga >g__G ?raFl ?_9J [Jp 23 . 3 . 1 . 1
23.3.1.1 inspects the conditions of the playing area, the balls and other Chapter 1, 23 . 2 . 5
equipment; 23.2.5 7.1 .{rcQp_G dTc8Q hl ?fQr_G AGQGE 23 . 3 . 1 . 2
23.3.1.2 performs the toss with the team captains; 7.1 7.2 .{rcQp_G A9lJE ?=rGQl 23 . 3 . 1 . 3
23.3.1.3 controls the teams' warming-up. 7.2 : ?a_T IGQ9=*G A9FDC caFG mtJ__ Hatc 23 . 3 . 2
23.3.2 During the match, he/she is authorized: 21 . 1 .{rcQp__ QdF_G Bp_ QGOZE 23 . 3 . 2 . 1
23.3.2.1 to issue warnings to the teams; 21.1 16 . 2, 21 . 2 .BG|M.A_Ga ua_T_G AaT IGR9Gl 23 . 3 . 2 . 2
23.3.2.2 to sanction misconduct and delays; 16.2, 21.2, D9, D9, D11
D11 (6a, 6b, 7, (6a,6b,7,8,25)
8, 25)
: H.W= QQrc 23 . 3 . 2 . 3
23.3.2.3 to decide upon:
7 . 5, 12 . 4, .A9pMDG u_P v 9l= ,cTQ*G scQp_G RtGQla cTQ*G A9aMC - C
a) the faults of the server and of the positions of the serving team, 7.5, 12.4, 12.5, 12. 5, 12 . 7 .1,
including the screen; 12.7.1, D4, D6,
D.4,D6,
D11 (12,13)
D11(12,13)
b) the faults in playing the ball; 9.3, 9.3,D11 (16,17) .IQt_G >g_ v A9aMFG - >
D11 (16, 17)
k
c) the faults above the net, and the faulty contact of the player with the 11.3.1,11.4.1, 11.3.1,11.4.1, zf 9=_9i ,?t=W_G hl >f;_G ?Tl;l .aMa ,?t=W_G sap A9aMFG - L
net, primarily on the attackers side; 11.4.4, 11.4.4, D11(20) .mG9K*G ?KG
D11 (20) q
d) the attack hit faults of the Libero and back-row players; 13.3.3, 13.3.5,
13.3.3, 13.3.5 .dp_M_G qZ_G d=f;_a ,QJ_G >f;__ ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G A9aMC - O
24.3.2.4, D8,
24.3.2.4, D8,
D11 (21) D . 11 (21)
e) the completed attack hits made by a player on a ball above net 1.4.1, 13.3.6, 1.4.1, 13.3.6 Y9pAQE Hl zfC IQt_ >f;_G ?aTGa= ?_lAt*G ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G - v J
height coming from an overhand pass with ngers by the Libero in his/ 24.3.2.4, 24 . 3 . 2 . 4, QJ_G >f;_G ?aTGa= h=9ZF9= zfFG Hl IQcQlA Hl ?lO9r_G ?t=W_G
D . 11 (21)
her front zone; D11 (21)
.?cl9lFG ?raF*G v
f) the ball crossing completely the lower space under the net; 8.4.5, 24.3.2.7, 8.4.5 .?t=W_G BJA xpT_G c9G*G cl9t_9= IQt_G Qa=f - a
D5a, D11 (22) 24 . 3 . 2 . 7
D.5a, D11(22)
g) the completed block by back row players or the attempted block by 14.6.2, 14.6.6,
the Libero. D11 (12) 14 . 6 . 2 >f;_G ?aTGa= OZ_G ?_a9Jl aC dp_M_G qZ_G d=f;_ clAt*G OZ_G - R
23.3.3 At the end of the match, he/she checks the score sheet and signs it. 24.3.3,
14 . 6 . 6 .QJ_G
D . 11 (12)
25.2.3.3
24.3.3, 25.2.3.3 .ccGTA_G IQ9lATG hraca srOc ,IGQ9=*G ?c9KF OFf 23 . 3 . 3
24 2nd REFEREE
24.1 LOCATION
dvF9v Dv_G mvtv Jv _G 24
The 2nd referee performs his/her functions standing outside the playing D1a, D1b, D10 hv vrav vlv _G 24 . 1
court near the post, on the opposite side of and facing the 1st referee. k
D . 1a, D . 1b c=9r*G >F9G_G v m89r_G >Qr >g_*G LQ9M 9prGa \A9=GGa dF9D_G mtJ_G jOCc
k
D . 10 .caFG mtJ_G 9KGGal
24.2 AUTHORITY
?v av _v Tv v_G 24 . 2
24.2.1 The 2nd referee is the assistant of the 1st referee, but has also his/her 24.3 k
own range of jurisdiction. 24 . 3 .\v= ?Z9M ?a_T s9aF 9]cC \v_ Hvt_a ,caFG mvtJ__ Ovf9Tl avJ dF9D_G mtJ_G 24 . 2 . 1
Should the 1st referee become unable to continue his/her work, the 2nd zf caFG mtJ_G IQOr mOf ?_9J v ,caFG mtJ_G cJl cJc HC \_ sJc
referee may replace him/her.
.\_lf v QGQlAT:G
24.2.2 He/she may, without whistling, also signal faults outside his/her range 24.3 k
of jurisdiction, but may not insist on them to the 1st referee. 24 . 3 ,\A9a_T s9aF LQ9M A9aMC yE IQp9Z_G s;aE HaO= IQ9WDG 9]cC \_ sJc 24 . 2 . 2
.caFG mtJ__ 9Kc_f QGQZDG \_ sJc : Ht_a
24.2.3 He/she controls the work of the scorer(s). 25.2, 26.2
24.2.4 He/she supervises the team members on the team bench and reports 4.2.1
25 . 2, 26 . 2 .)Hc_GT*G( cGT*G clf >vrGQc 24 . 2 . 3
their misconduct to the 1st referee.
4.2.1 AaT Hf caFG mtJ_G k_=ca ,svcQp_G Ogvrl zf svcQp_G A9v]fC zf qQvWc 24 . 2 . 4
24.2.5 He/she controls the players in the warm-up areas. 4.2.3 .mKA9cta_T
24.2.6 He/she authorizes the regular game interruptions, controls their 15, 15.11, 4.2.3 .A9lJDG dAraFl v {=f;_G >rGQc 24 . 2 . 5
duration and rejects improper requests. 25.2.2.3
24.2.7 He/she controls the number of time-outs and substitutions used by 15.1, 25.2.2.3
15, 15 . 11 .?8a9M_G B9=_a_G ^pQca 9KAOl >rGQca ,?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA= KlTc 24 . 2 . 6
each team and reports the 2nd time-out and 5th and 6th substitutions to 25 . 2 . 2 . 3
the 1st referee and the coach concerned.
15 . 1 ,scQp ct ?aTGa= ?lOMAT*G B;cO=A_Ga ?garAT*G B9raFG OOf >rGQc 24 . 2 . 7
24.2.8 In the case of an injury of a player, he/she authorizes an exceptional 15.7, 17.1.2 25 . 2 . 2 . 3 Hc_cO=A_Ga dF9D_G harAT*G Bra_G Hf dFg*G >QO*Ga caFG mtJ_G k_=ca
substitution or grants a 3-minute recovery time.
.UO9T_Ga Ul9M_G
24.2.9 He/she checks the oor condition, mainly in the front zone. He/she 1.2.1, 3
also checks, during the match, that the balls still full the regulations. 15 . 7 Bra s89rO 3 KFlc aC d89FDATG ccO=A= ,>f;_G ?=9ZE ?_9J v KlTc 24 . 2 . 8
17 . 1 . 2 .L;g__
24.2.10 He/she supervises the team members in the penalty areas and reports 1.4.6, 21.3.2
k
their misconduct to the 1st referee.
1 . 2 . 1, 3 . A9FDC 9]cC Ot.Aca ,?cl9lFG ?raF*G v ?Z9M ?c]QFG ?_9J Hl Ot.Ac 24 . 2 . 9
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, the duties recorded .K8Ga__G ?r=9al B_GR9l BGQt_G HC Hl IGQ9=*G
under 24.2.5 and 24.2.10 are carried out by the Reserve Referee.
1.4.6 AaT Hf caFG mtJ_G k_=ca ,AGRG_G sa9Fl v svcQp_G A9v]fC zf qQvWc 24 . 2 . 10
21 . 3 . 2 .mKta_T
H@p ,?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG B9r=9T*
.b9cAJDG mtJ_G ?aTGa= PpFA 24.2.10a 24.2.5 jOF= BJA B9lK*G
52 52
24.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
B9vcv_av 8vTv lv _G 24 . 3
24.3.1 At the start of each set, at the change of courts in the deciding set and 5.2.3.1, 7.3.2,
5.2.3.1, 7.3.2, 9l bAla cZ9p_G baW_G v {=g_*G |cjA OFfa baW ct ?cGO= OFf Ot.Ac 24 . 3 . 1
whenever necessary, the 2nd referee checks that the actual positions 7.3.5, 18.2.2 k
of the players on the court correspond to those on the line-up sheets.
7.3.5, 18.2.2 >g_*G v {=f;_ ?c_gp_G RtGQ*G H.= dF9D_G mtJ_G srOc ,9cQaQ] H9t
.HGQaO_G >cAQA ?rQa_ ?r=9al
24.3.2 During the match, he/she decides, whistles and signals:
24.3.2.1 penetration into the opponent's court, and the space under the net;
: zf QWCca IQp9Z_G s_aca dF9D_G mtJ_G QQrc IGQ9=*G A9FDC 24 . 3 . 2
1.3.3, 11.2,
D5a, D11 (22) 1.3.3, 11.2, .?t=W_G BJA Up9F*G c9Gla >g_l cMGO R9cAG:G 24 . 3 . 2 . 1
24.3.2.2 positional faults of the receiving team; D.5a, D11(22)
7.5, D4,
D11 (13)
7.5, D4, .c=rAT*G scQp__ RtQ*G A9aMC 24 . 3 . 2 . 2
24.3.2.3 the faulty contact of the player with the net primarily on the blockers 11.3.1 D11 (13)
side and with the antenna on his/her side of the court;
k
24.3.2.4 the completed block by back row players or the attempted block by 13.3.3, 14.6.2,
11 . 3 . 1 dA_G ?c8GaK_G 9Zg_G hla OZ_G ?KG 9=_9i ?t=W__ >f;_G ?Tl;l .aM 24 . 3 . 2 . 3
the Libero; or the attack hit fault by back row players or by the Libero; 14.6.6, .>g_*G Hl \=F9G=
23.3.2.3d, e, g,
D11 (12, 21) 13.3.3, 14.6.2, ?aTGa= OZ_G ?_a9Jl aC dp_M_G qZ_G d=f: ?aTGa= cvlAt*G OvZ_G 24 . 3 . 2 . 4
24.3.2.5 the contact of the ball with an outside object; 8.4.2, 8.4.3, 14.6.6 aC dp_M_G qZ_G d=f: ?aTGa= ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G .aM aC ,QJ_G >f;_G
D11 (15) 23.3.2.3d, e,g, .QJ_G >f;_G ?aTGa=
24.3.2.6 the contact of the ball with the oor when the 1st referee is not in 8.3 D11 (12, 21)
position to see the contact;
8.4.2, 8.4.3, .dGQ9M mTG_ IQt_G ?Tl;l 24 . 3 . 2 . 5
24.3.2.7 the ball that crosses the net totally or partly outside of the crossing 8.4.3, 8.4.4,
space to the opponents court or contacts the antenna on his/her side D5a, D11 (15) D11 (15)
of the court.
8.3 .?Tl__G ?cCQ Hl \Ftlc : h]a v caFG mtJ_G Hatc 9lOFf ^QFG IQt_G ?Tl;l 24 . 3 . 2 . 6
24.3.3 At the end of the match, he/she checks and signs the score sheet. 23.3.3, k k
25.2.3.3 8.4.3, 8.4.4 Ul_A aC Up9F*G >g_l yE Qa=g_G c9Gl LQ9M 9c8RG aC 9c_t ?t=W_G }gA dA_G IQt_G 24 . 3 . 2 . 7
D5a, D11 (15) .>g_*G Hl \=F9G Hl ?c8GaK_G 9Zg_G
25 SCORER
23.3.3, 25.2.3.3 .ccGTA_G IQ9lATE hraca srOc IGQ9=*G ?c9KF OFf 24 . 3 . 3
25.1 LOCATION
cv GvTv lv _G 25
The scorer performs his/her functions seated at the scorer's table on D1a, D1b, D10
the opposite side of the court from and facing the 1st referee. hv ravlv _G 25 . 1
k
D1a, D1b, D10 >g_l__ c=9r*G >F9G_G v cGT*G ?_a9a OFf 9T_9G \A9=GGa cGT*G jOCc
k
25.2 RESPONSIBILITIES .caFG mtJ_G 9KGGal
He/she keeps the score sheet according to the rules, co-operating with B9vcv_av8vTvlv_G 25 . 2
the 2nd referee. k k
.dvF9D_G mvtJ_G hl 9vFa9gvAl OvfGarv__ 9vr=a cvcGTA_G IQ9vlAT9= epAvJc
He/she uses a buzzer or other sound device to notify irregularities or
give signals to the referees on the basis of his/her responsibilities. |i qaQd Hf Z;=<_ QMB dAaZ R9KG aC d89=QKt_G UQG_G mOMATc
k
25.2.1 Prior to the match and set, the scorer: .\vA9c_a8T* 9rpa m9tJ__ BGQ9WDG A9afD aC ?cO9f
: bavW_Ga IGQ9v=*G cv=r cvGT*G marc 25 . 2 . 1
25.2.1.1 registers the data of the match and teams, including the names and 4.1, 5.1.1,
4.1, 5.1.1 QGQJFG {=f;_G m9rQCa A9lTC ?_l9W {rcQp_Ga IGQ9v=*G B9F9c= ccGTA 25 . 2 . 1 . 1
numbers of the Liberos, according to the procedures in force, and 5.2.2, 7.3.2, k
obtains the signatures of the captains and the coaches; 19.1.2, 5.2.2, 7.3.2 {rcQp_G dTc8Q B9gcraA zf cZJca ,9K= calg*G BGAGQG<_ 9r=a
19.4.2.6 19.1.2, 19.3.3.2 .{=QO*Ga
25.2.1.2 records the starting line-up of each team from the line-up sheet. 5.2.3.1, 7.3.2
5.2.3.1, 7.3.2 .HGQaO_G >vcAQA ?vrQa Hl svcQp ct_ dvT9TFG HGQaO_G >vcAQA cvcGTA 25 . 2 . 1 . 2
If he/she fails to receive the line-up sheets on time, he/she immediately 5.2.3.1
noties this fact to the 2nd referee. Z;v=@= mavrc ,OOJv*G Bvra_G v HGQaO_G >cAQA ?rQa m;ATG v s9pMDG OFf
k
25.2.2 During the match, the scorer: ?vgrGa_G gPJ Hf GQap dF9D_G mvtJ_G
25.2.2.1 records the points scored; 6.1 : IGQ9=*G A9FDC cGT*G marc 25 . 2 . 2
25.2.2.2 controls the serving order of each team and indicates any error to the 12.2 6.1 .BRQJC dA_G b9rF_G ccGTA 25 . 2 . 2 . 1
referees immediately after the service hit; k
12 . 2 Og= .aM jC Hf GQap m9tJ_G yE |Wca ,scQp ct_ c9vTQDG >cvAQA ?v=rGQl 25 . 2 . 2 . 2
25.2.2.3 is empowered to acknowledge and announce requests for player 15.1, 15.4.1, .c9TQDG ?=Q]
substitutions by use of the buzzer, controlling their number, and 15.10.3c,
records the substitutions and time-outs, informing the 2nd referee; 24.2.6, 24.2.7 15.1, 15.4.1, sa=_G R9KG mGOMAT9= {=f;_G ccO=A B9=_a Hf H;f<_ ?a_T_G \_ 25 . 2 . 2 . 3
25.2.2.4 noties the referees of a request for regular game interruption that is 15.11
15.10.3c .dF9D_G mtJ_G Z;=Ea ?garAT*G B9raFGa B;cO=A_G HaOVca ,9JOOf >rGQca
24.2.6, 24.2.7
out of order;
25.2.2.5 announces to the referees the ends of the sets, and the scoring of the 6.2, 15.4.1,
15.11 .KcJZ_G |i jO9g_G >g__G qraA >_a Hf m9tJ_G Z;=E 25 . 2 . 2 . 4
8th point in the deciding set; 18.2.2
6.2, 15.4.1 baW_G v ?Fl9D_G ?arF_G ?GcAF OFfa ,m9tJ__ bGaWFG ?c9KF= H;fDG 25 . 2 . 2 . 5
25.2.2.6 records misconduct warnings, sanctions and improper requests; 15.11.3, 16.2, 18.2.2 .cZ9p_G
21.3
25.2.2.7 records all other events as instructed by the 2nd referee, i.e. exceptional
15.11.3, 16.2, .?8a9M_G B9=_a_Ga BGAGRv G_G ,ua_T_G AaT QdF Bp_ cvcGTA 25 . 2 . 2 . 6
15.7, 17.1.2, 21.3
substitutions, recovery time, prolonged interruptions, external 17.2, 17.3,
interference, re-designation, etc.; 19.4 15.7, 17.1.2, .dF9D_G mtJ_G ?aTGa= B9lc_gA_G >TJ EOJc 9l hclG ccGTA 25 . 2 . 2 . 7
25.2.2.8 controls the interval between sets. 18.1 17.2, 17.3 ,dGQ9M_G cMOA_G ,?_caa_G B9praA_G ,L;g_G HlR ,d89FDATDG ccO=A_G : c9Dl
19.4 N_E..... ,{cgA_G IO9fE
25.2.3 At the end of the match, the scorer:
25.2.3.1 records the nal result;

18 . 1 .bGaWFG {= ?JGQ_G I~p >rGQc 25 . 2 . 2 . 8
6.3
25.2.3.2 in the case of protest, with the previous authorization of the 1st referee, 5.1.2.1,
:IGQ9=*G ?c9KF OFf cGT*G marc 25 . 2 . 3
writes or permits the team/game captain to write on the score sheet a 5.1.3.2, 23.2.4
statement on the incident being protested;
6.3 .?c89KF_G ?GcAF_G ccGTA 25 . 2 . 3 . 1
25.2.3.3 signs the score sheet him/herself, before obtaining the signatures of 5.1.3.1, 23.3.3,
5.1.2.1, KlTc aC >Atc ,caFG mtJ_G Hl s=T*G QGQrDG hl ,L9GAJ:G ?_9J v 25 . 2 . 3 . 2
the team captains and then the referees. 24.3.3 5.1.3.2, 23.2.4 Hf ccGTA_G IQ9lATG zf H9c= ?=9At= baW_G Uc8Q /scQp_G Uc8Q_
.9Kc_f HAJ*G ?grGa_G
26 ASSISTANT SCORER 5.1.3.1, 23.3.3, dTc8Q B9gcraA zf caZJ_G c=r ,ccGTA_G IQ9lATG zf \TpF= hrac 25 . 2 . 3 . 3
26.1 LOCATION 22.1, D1a, D1b, 24.3.3 .m9tJ_G mD {rcQp_G
D10
cGT*G Of9Tl 26
The assistant scorer performs his/her functions seated beside the scorer
at the scorers table. 22.1, D1a, D1b hra*G 26 . 1
D10 k
19.3
.cGT*G ?_a9a OFf cGT*G >F9G= 9T_9G \A9=GGa cGT*G Of9Tl jOCc
He/she records the replacements involving the Libero. 19 . 3 B9c_a8T*G 26 . 2
.QJ_G >f;_9= ?r_gA*G BG|cjA_G Ha\ Oc *
54 54
He/she assists with the administrative duties of the scorers work.

.cGT*G clg_ ?cQGODG c9lfFG v Of9Tc
Should the scorer become unable to continue his/her work, the
assistant scorer substitutes for the scorer.
yE cGT*G Of9Tl cO=ATc ,\_lf ?_ZGal Hl cGT*G haATc m_ GPE
.cGTl
26.2.1 Prior to the match and set, the assistant scorer:
:cGT*G Of9Tl marc ,baW_Ga IGQ9=*G c=r 26 . 2 . 1
26.2.1.1 prepares the Libero control sheet;
.QJ_G >f;_G ?=rGQl IQ9lATG OGOfE 26 . 2 . 1 . 1
26.2.1.2 prepares the reserve score sheet.
26.2.2 During the match, the assistant scorer:

.?ca9cAJ:G ccGTA_G IQ9lATG OGOfE 26 . 2 . 1 . 2
26.2.2.1 records the details of the Libero replacements/re-designations; 19.3.1.1, 19.4

:cGT*G Of9Tl marc ,IGQ9=*G A9FDC 26 . 2 . 2
26.2.2.2 noties the referees of any fault of the Libero replacement, by using 19.3.2 19.3.1.1, 19.4 .B9FccgA_G IO9fE/QJ_G >f;_G BG|cjA ccZ9pA HaOc 26 . 2 . 2 . 1
the buzzer;
19 . 3 . 2 . 1 .sa=_G mGOMAT9= QJ_G >f;_G |cjA Hf .aM jF m9tJ_G k_=c 26 . 2 . 2 . 2
26.2.2.3 starts and ends the timing of Technical Time-outs; 15.4.1
15 . 4 . 1 .dFp_G harAT*G Bra_G HlR dKFca CO=c 26 . 2 . 2 . 3
26.2.2.4 operates the manual scoreboard on the scorer's table;
.cGT*G ?_a9a zf ?caOc_G ?GcAF_G ?Ja_ zf clgc 26 . 2 . 2 . 4
26.2.2.5 checks that the scoreboards agree; 25.2.2.1
25 . 2 . 2 . 1 .?r=9al__ ?GcAF_G ?Ja_ srOc 26 . 2 . 2 . 5
26.2.2.6 if necessary, updates the reserve score sheet and gives it to the scorer. 25.2.1.1
k k
25 . 2 . 1 . 1 .cGTl__ 9Kcagca ?ca9cAJ:G ccGTA_G IQ9lATG ca.= :aC RKGc ,9cQaQ] H9t GPE 26 . 2 . 2 . 6
26.2.3 At the end of the match, the assistant scorer:
26.2.3.1 signs the Libero control sheet and submits it for checking;
:cGT*G Of9Tl marc ,IGQ9=*G ?c9KF OFf 26 . 2 . 3
26.2.3.2 signs the score sheet. .scrOA__ 9Kl_Tca QJ_G >f;_G ?=rGQl IQ9lATG hrac 26 . 2 . 3 . 1
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions which use an e-score .ccGTA_G IQ9lATG hrac 26 . 2 . 3 . 2
sheet, the Assistant Scorer acts with the Scorer to announce the
substitutions and identify the Libero replacements.
mAc dA_Ga ?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG B9r=9T*
hl cGT*G Of9Tl marc ,?cFa~t_DG ccGTA_G IQ9lATE mGOMATE
.QJ_G >f;_G BG|cjA ?r=9ala B;cO=A_G Hf Z;=DG cGT*G
27 LINE JUDGES
27.1 LOCATION bav av Mv_G av =v rGQv vl 27

If only two line judges are used, they stand at the corners of the court D1a, D1b, D10
closest to the right hand of each referee, diagonally at 1 to 2 m from
hv ravlv _G 27 . 1
the corner. D . 1a, D . 1b, >g_*G dFtQ OFf H9prc 9lKF@p ,brp {FDC bM d=rGQl mGOMATG ?_9J v
k
Each one of them controls both the end line and side line on his/her D . 10 .HtQ_G Hl ~l 2 yE 1 Hl Og=o zf ,9cQar mtJ ct_ bFlc_G Oc__ >QrFG
side. k
.\v=F9G Hl >vF9G_Ga ?vc9KF_G dvaM Hvl ;vt 9vlKFl OvJGa cvt >vrGQc
For FIVB, World and Ofcial Competitions, it is compulsory to
Hatc ,?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG B9r=9T*
have four line judges. k
.9cQ9=GE baaM d=rGQl ?g=QC OaGa
They stand in the free zone at 1 to 3 m from each corner of the D10
court, on the imaginary extension of the line that they control. D . 10 >g_l__ HtQ ct Hl Q9AlC 3 yE 1 Hl Og=o zf IQJ_G ?raF*G v Haprc
.\A=rGQl= Halarc jP_G bM__ dlJa_G OGOAl:G zf
B9cv_av 8v Tv lv _G 27 . 2
27.2.1 The line judges perform their functions by using ags (40 x 40 cm), to D12
signal: D. 12 )mT 40640( 9JO9gv=C ?vcGQ mGOvMAT9= mKvA9=GGa bavaM_G a=rGQl jOCc 27 . 2 . 1
: yE IQ9W<_
27.2.1.1 the ball in and out whenever the ball lands near their line(s); 8.3, 8.4,
D12 (1, 2) 8 . 3, 8 . 4 \aM Hvl >Qvr_9= IQvt_G bvrTA 9lv_t "LQ9M" a "cMGO" IQt_G 27 . 2 . 1 . 1
27.2.1.2 the touches of "out" balls by the team receiving the ball; 8.4, D12 (3) D . 12 (1, 2) .)mKaaaM(
27.2.1.3 the ball touching the antenna, the served ball and the third hit of the 8.4.3, 8.4.4, 8.4 .IQt__ c=rAT*G scQp_G Hl " ?GQ9M_G " ?Tal_*G BGQt_G 27 . 2 . 1 . 2
team crossing the net outside the crossing space, etc.; 10.1.1, D5a, D . 12 (3)
D12 (4)
27.2.1.4 any player (except the server) stepping outside of his/her court at the 7.4, 12.4.3, 8.4.3 }gA scQp__ ?D_9D_G ?=Q]_Ga c9TQDG IQt ,?vc8GaK_G 9vZg_G IQvt_G ?Tl;l 27 . 2 . 1 . 3
moment of the service hit; D12 (4) 8.4.4 .N_E ...Qa=g_G c9Gl LQ9M ?t=W_G
10 . 1 . 1
27.2.1.5 the foot faults of the server; 12.4.3 D5a, D12 (4)
27.2.1.6 any contact with the top 80 cm of the antenna on their side of the court 11.3.1, 11.4.4, 7.4 ?=Q] ?dJ_ OFf )cTQ*G A9FDAT9=( \=g_l ^QC LQ9M >f: jC daMA 27 . 2 . 1 . 4
by any player during his/her action of playing the ball or interfering D3, D12 (4) 12 . 4 . 3, .c9vTQDG
with the play; D . 12 (4)
27.2.1.7 the ball crossing the net outside the crossing space into the opponent's 10.1.1, D5a, 12 . 4 . 3 .cvTQl__ mOr_G A9aMC 27 . 2 . 1 . 5
court or touching the antenna on his/her side of the court. D12 (4)
11 . 3 . 1 >f: jC ?aTGa= >g_*G Hl mK=F9G zf ?c8GaK_G 9Zg_G hl Ul;A jC 27 . 2 . 1 . 6
27.2.2 At the 1st referee's request, a line judge must repeat his/her signal. 11 . 4 . 4 .>g__G hl cMGOAc aC IQt_G >g__ \AtQJ A9FDC
D.3, D . 12 (4)
28 OFFICIAL SIGNALS 10 . 1 . 1 Ul_A aC Up9F*G >g_l yG Qa=g_G c9Gl LQ9M ?t=W_G }gA dA_G IQt_G 27 . 2 . 1 . 7
D . 5a .>g_*G Hl \=F9G= dA_G ?c8GaK_G 9Zg_G
28.1 REFEREES HAND SIGNALS D11
D . 12 (4)
The referees must indicate with the ofcial hand signal the reason for
their whistle (the nature of the fault whistled or the purpose of the .caFG mtJ_G >_a OFf \AQ9WG QGQtA bM_G >rGQl zf >Gc 27 . 2 . 2
interruption authorized). The signal has to be maintained for a moment
and, if it is indicated with one hand, the hand corresponds to the side
?v cvlv TQv_G BGQ9v vWDG 28
of the team which has made the fault or the request. D . 11 m9v tv Jv_v_ Ov cv_G BGQ9v vWE 28 . 1
s;aE >=T ?clTQ_G Oc_G BGQ9W@= GaJ]ac HC m9tJ_G zf >Gc
28.2 LINE JUDGES FLAG SIGNALS D12
qraA_G Hl ^Qj_G aC ,IQp9Z_G 9Kc_f Br_aC dA_G .aM_G ?gc=a( mKAQp9Z
The line judges must indicate with the ofcial ag signal the nature of ,IOJGa Oc= BPpF GPEa ,?J}_ IQ9WDG zf A9r=DG >Gca ,)MalT*G
the fault called, and maintain the signal for a moment.
.>_a_9= mOrA aC .aM_G >tAQG jP_G svcQp_G >F9G_ ?vKGGa*G Ovc_G mOMATAp
D . 12 bavav Mv_G dv=vrGQv lv_ ?vcGQv _G BGQ9v v WE 28 . 2
.aM_G ?gcv=a ?clvTQ_G ?vcGQ_G IQ9vW@= bavaM_G a=rGQl |Wc HC >Gc
.?vJ}_ IQ9WD9= e9pAJ:Ga >TAJ*G
56 56
dF9D_G mTr_G
PART 2
SECTION 3: :E_9D_G ARv vGv_G
DIAGRAMS
c9v v v v tWFG
?r=9T*G /?=rGQ*G ?raFl :1a ctW
1, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 4.2.1, 4.2.3.1, 15.4.4, 19.3.2.7, 21.3.2.1, 21.3.3.1, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1, 26.1 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
58
c9v v v v v tWFG :E_9D_G ARG_G - dF9D_G mTr_G
>g__G ?raFl :1b ctW

1, 1.4, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 4.2.1, 4.2.3.1, 15.10.1, 19.3.1.4, 19.3.2.7, 21.3.2.1, :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
23.1, 24.1, 25.1, 26.1
59 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

>g__G ^QC :2 ctW
1.1, 1.3, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.4.1, 5.2.3.4 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
60
?t=W_G mclZA :3 ctW

2, 2.1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5.1, 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 27.2.1.6 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G

{=f;_G RtGQl :4 ctW
7.4, 7.4.3, 7.5, 23.3.2.3a, 24.3.2.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
62
Up9Fl__ >g_l yE ?t=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G IQt_G Qa=f :5a ctW

2.4, 8.4.3, 8.4.4, 8.4.5, 10.1.1, 10.1.3, 24.3.2.7, 27.2.1.3, 27.2.1.7 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G

Up9Fl__ IQJ_G ?raF*G yE ?t=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G IQt_G Qa=f :5b ctW
10.1.2, 10.1.2.2, 24.3.2.7 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
64
df9lG_G A9pMDG :6 ctW

12.5, 12.5.2, 23.3.2.3a :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
clAt*G OZ_G :7 ctW

14.1.3 :?_Z_G BGP IOf9r_G

dp_M_G qZ_G >f: maGJ :8 ctW
13.2.2, 13.2.3, 23.3.2.3d, 24.3.2.4 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
66
BGAGRG_G caGOG :9 ctW

16.2, 21.3, 21.4.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
ua_T_G AaT AGRG caOG
|M.A_G AGRG caOG

mKcOf9Tla mctJA_G ?8cJ Ht9lC :10 ctW
3.3, 23.1, 24.1, 25.1, 26.1, 27.1 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
68
m9tJ__ ?clTQ_G Oc_G BGQ9WE :11 ctW
c9TQD9= M9lT_G 1
12.3, 22.2.1.1 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
c9TQDG g9GAE yE IQ9W<_ Oc_G uQ\J
cT|T jP_G scQp_G 2

22.2.3.1, 22.2.3.2, 22.2.3.4 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
cT|T jP_G scQp_G >F9G YGQP_G Ol
>f;*G |cjA 3
:?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
18.2
k k
mTG_G caJ 9lKp_a 9p_Ma 9l9lC HcOf9T_G hpQE
harAT*G Bra_G 4
15.4.1 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
iQMFG Oc_G h=9ZC zf HcOc_G iOv vJE ?v vJGQ h]
k
scQp__ QWC mD )T qQJ ;tWl( jOalf h]a=
>_a jP_G

ccO=A_G 5
15.5.1, 15.5.2, 15.8 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
^g=_G 9lK]g= caJ HcOf9T__ ?cQ8GO ?tQJ
ua_T_G AaT QdF Bp_ 6a
21.1, 21.6 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G

QdF Bp__ AGQpZ_G ?r9a=_G Q9KdE
ua_T_G AaT QGPFE 6b
21.3.1, 21.6, 23.3.2.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G

QGPF<_ AGQlJ_G ?r9a=_G Q9KdE
OQa_G 7
:?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
21.3.2, 21.6, 23.3.2.2
k
OQa__ 9gl {Ar9a=_G Q9KdE
70
O9g=AT:G 8
21.3.3.21.6.23.3.2.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
AGQpZ_Ga AGQlJ_G {Ar9a=_G Q9KdE
O9g=AT<_ {A_ZpFl
)IGQ9=*G aC( baW_G ?c9KF 9

6.2, 6.3 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
,QOZ_G m9lC {ga9rAl HcOf9T_G cgGE
{AJaApl HcOc_G
c9TQDG ?=Q] OFf IQt_G QQJA aC qPrA m_ 10

Oc_G dAJGQa IOaOl*G YGQP_G hpQE
zfC yE ?KGAl
c9TQDG v |M.A_G 11
?JaApl IOaQpl h=9ZC ?cF9lD hpQE

A9pMDG aC OZ_G .aM 12
12.5, 12.6.2.3, 14.6.3, 19.3.1.3, 23.3.2.3a, g, 24.3.2.4 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
k
m9lI_ HcOc_G dAJGQa 9cOalf {fGQP_G 9A_t hpQE
HGQaO_G aC RtQ*G .aM 13

7.5, 7.7, 23.3.2.2.3a, 24.3.2.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
?=9=T_9= ?cQ8GO ?tQJ clfC
ycMGOz IQt_G 14
8.3 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
^QFG aJF h=9ZFGa YGQP_9= QWC
yLQ9Mz IQt_G 15
8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.4.3, 8.4.4, 24.3.2.5, 24.3.2.7 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
k
{AJaApl HcOc_Ga 9cOalf HcOf9T_G hpQE
mTG_G g9GA 9lKcAJGQa
72
uT*G 16
9.2.2, 9.3.3, 23.3.2.3b :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
zfI_ ?KGGal Oc_G ?JGQa Ab== Of9T_G hpQE
?GaOR*G ?Tl__G 17
9.3.4, 23.3.2.3b :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
{JaApl HcOaQpl {g=ZE hpQE
B9=Q] h=QC 18
9.3.1, 23.3.2.3b :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
?JaApl IOaQpl h=9ZC ?g=QC hpQE
Qa=g_G c9Gl Hl] Up9Fl__ IQt_G Qa=f cWp ,>f;_G ?aTGa= Ul_A ?t=W_G 19
11.4.4, 12.6.2.1 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
?t=W__ ?_Z_G BGP ?KG_G yE QWC
?r=9a*G Oc_G hl

?t=W_G q_M caZa_G 20
11.4.1, 13.3.1, 14.3, 14.6.1, 23.3.2.3c :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
cpTI_ ?KGGal Oc_G ?JGQ ,?t=W_G sap Oc_G h]
?claGK_G ?=Q]_G .aM 21

:?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
Up9F*G c9TQE zf aC QJ_G >f;_G ?aTGa= ,dp_M_G qZ_G >f: ?aTGa= -
13.3.3, 13.3.4, 13.3.5, 23.3.2.3d, e, 24.3.2.4
?cl9lFG ?raF*G v QJ_G >f;_G ?aTGa= h=9ZF9= zfFG Hl IQcQlA zf -
:9JOGOAlE aC \= ?Z9M_G
13.3.6
?JaApl Oc_Ga Of9T_9= cpTI_ ?tQJ clfC
Up9F*G >g_l cMGO R9cAG:G 22

aC xpT_G c9G*G IQt_G Qa=f
aC )?c9KF_G bM( >g_*G cTQ*G Ul_c
c9TQDG ?=Q] ?dJ_ OFf \=g_l LQ9M >f;_G aaMc
8.4.5, 11.2.2, 12.4.3, 23.3.2.3a, f, 24.3.2.1 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
?_Z_G BGP bM_G aC qZAF*G bM yE QWC
IO9fDGa LaORl .aM 23

:?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
6.1.2.2, 17.2, 22.2.3.4
k
9cOalf {l9K=DG ;t hpQE
74
?Tal_*G IQt_G 24
23.3.2.3b, 24.2.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
jOalf h]a= iQMFG Oc_G h=9ZC Oc_G ?JGQ= KTlE
|M.A QGPFE / |M.A QdF Bp_ 25

15.11.3, 16.2.2, 16.2.3, 23.3.2.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
)QdF Bp_( AGQpZ_G ?r9a=_9= kTQ_G bi
)QGPFE( AGQlJ_G ?r9a=_9=a

baaM_G d=rGQ* ?clTQ_G ?cGQ_G BGQ9WE :12 ctW
ycMGOz IQt_G 1
8.3, 27.2.1.1 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
cpTFG yE ?cGQ_9= QWC
yLQ9Mz IQt_G 2
8.4.1, 27.2.1.1:?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
k
9cOalf ?cGQ_G hpQE
?Tal_*G IQt_G 3
27.2.1.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G
IQJ_G Oc_G ?JGQ= 9J;fC U*Ca ?cGQ_G hpQE
c9TQDG A9FDC >f: jC ?aTGa= mOr_G .aM aC dGQ9M mTG_ IQt_G ?Tl;l ,c9G*G R9cAGE A9aMC 4
8.4.2, 8.4.3, 8.4.4, 12.4.3, 27.2.1.3, :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G

27.2.1.4, 27.2.1.6, 27.2.1.7
dFg*G bM_G aC ?c8GaK_G 9Zg_G yE QWCa UCQ_G sap ?cGQ_9= Ma\ _
76
mtJo _G ?_9JATE 5
QOZ_G m9lC {Aga9rAl HcOc_Ga {fGQP_G hpQE

PART 3 E_9D_G mTr_G
DEFINITIONS
B9v v v v v v pv cQv v vgA_G
78 78
PART 3: DEFINITIONS B9pcQgA_G :E_9D_G mTr_G
COMPETITION / CONTROL AREA ?r=9T*G - ?=rGQ*G ?raFl

The Competition / Control Area is a corridor around the playing court and free zone, which includes
all spaces up to the outer barriers or delimitation fence. See diagram/g 1a.
yE B9J9T*G hclG clWA dA_Ga ,IQJ_G ?raF*Ga >g_*9= b9J*G Rc_JO_G dJ ?r=9T*G ?=rGQl ?raFl
.)1a ctW QdFC( baM*G L9cT_G aC ?cGQ9M_G RGGaJ_G
ZONES
These are sections within the playing area (i.e. playing court and free zone) as dened for a specic sa9F*G
purpose (or with special restrictions) within the rule text. These include: Front Zone, Service Zone, )?Z9M Oacr hl aC( OOJl ^Qi Kc]aA_ )IQJ_G ?raF*Ga >g_*G clWA( >g__G ?raFl cMGO m9TrC dJ
Substitution Zone, Free Zone, Back Zone, and Libero Replacement Zone.
?raF*G ,IQJ_G ?raF*G ,ccO=A_G ?raFl ,c9TQDG ?raFl ,?cl9lFG ?raF*G clWA dJa ,IOf9r_G [F Hl]
AREAS .QJ_G >f;_G |cjA ?raFla ,?cp_M_G
These are sections of the oor OUTSIDE the free zone, identied by the rules as having a specic
function. These include: warm-up area and penalty area.
B9v v J9v vT*G
?raFl clWA dJa ,IOOJl ?pcda_ OfGar_G ?aTGa= s=9aAA ,IQJ_G ?raF*G LQ9M ^QFG Hl m9TrC dJ
LOWER SPACE .AGRG_G ?raFla A9lJDG
This is the space dened at its upper part by the bottom of the net and the cord joining it to the
posts, at the sides by the posts, and the bottom by the playing surface. xpT_G c9G*G
k
CROSSING SPACE Hla ,{l89r_9= 9Ka=Qc jP_G c=J_Ga ?t=W_G cpTC ?aTGa= ja_g_G 9K8RG OFf GOOJl c9G*G GPJ Hatc
The crossing space is dened by:
.>g__G KaT ?aTGa= cpTFG Hla ,{l89r_G ?aTGa= >FGaG_G
The horizontal band at the top of the net Qav v v=g_G c9Gl
k
The antennae and their extension :?aTGa= GOOJl Qa=g_G c9Gl Hatc
The ceiling
.?t=W_G ?lr OFf drpFG bcQW_G -
The ball must cross to the opponents COURT through the crossing space. .9lJOGOAlGa H9Ac8GaK_G H9A9Zg_G -
.qrT_G -
EXTERNAL SPACE
Qa=g_G c9Gl c;M Hl Up9F*G >g_l yE IQt_G }gA HC >Gc
The external space is in the vertical plane of the net outside of the crossing and lower spaces.
dGQ9M_G c9G*G
SUBSTITUTION ZONE
.xpT_G c9G*Ga Qa=g_G c9Gl LQ9M ?t=W__ dTCQ_G iaAT*G Hl dGQ9M_G c9G*G Hatc
This is the part of the free zone through which substitutions are carried out.
ccO=A_G ?raFl
UNLESS BY AGREEMENT OF FIVB k
.ccO=A_G jQGc 9K_;M Hl dA_Ga IQJ_G ?raF*G Hl GARG gPJ HatA
This statement recognizes that while there are regulations on the standards and specication of
equipment and facilities, there are occasions when special arrangements can be made by FIVB in IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JA:G ?rpGal= :E
order to promote the game of Volleyball or to test new conditions.
B9=T9Fl u9FJ ,BGRcKGA_Ga BGaOI_ B9pZGa*Ga Ucc9rl__ K8Ga_ u9FJ HC 9*9a \FE Rclc |=gA_G GPJ
FIVB STANDARDS aC IQ89a_G IQt_G ?=g_= A9rAQ<_ IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JA:G ?aTGa= ?Z9M B9=cAQA clf Htlc 9lOFf
The technical specications or limits as dened by FIVB to the manufacturers of equipment. .IOcOG B:9J Q9cAMD
PENALTY AREA IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG Ucc9rl

In each half of the competition/control area, there is a Penalty Area located behind the prolongation .BGaOFG ?f9FZ_ IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG ?aTGa= ?J]a*Ga IOOJ*G aC ?cFp_G B9pZGa*G
of the end line, outside the free zone, which should be placed a minimum of 1.5 metres behind
the rear edge of the bench. AGRG_G ?raFl
?raF*G LQ9M ?c9KF_G bM OGOAlE q_M 9KF9tla AGRG ?raFl u9FJ ,?r=9T*G ?=rGQl ?raFl Hl qZF ct v
k
.scQp_G Ogr* dp_M_G OJ_G q_M 9=cQrA ~l 1.5 9KF9tl Hatc HC >Gca ,IQJ_G
FAULT .aM_G
a) A playing action contrary to the rules.
.OfGar_G q;M >f;_G ?tQJ - C
b) A rule violation other than a playing action.
.>g__G ?tQJ q;M IOf9r_G u9KAFE - >
DRIBBLING
?gcQTa I|Zr B9=Q]= IQt_G \cGaA
Dribbling means bouncing the ball (usually as a preparation to tossing and serving). Other
Htlca ,)c9TQDGa ?pPr__ OGOf:G v 9lt IO9f( IQt_G OGOAQE dFgc ?gcQTa I|Zr B9=Q]= IQt_G \cGaA
preparatory actions could include (amongst others) moving the ball from hand to hand.
.Oc yE Oc Hl IQt_G ucQJA )B9cQMFG {= 9lcp( iQMFG ?cOcKlA_G B9tQJ_G clWA HC
TECHNICAL TIME-OUT
dFp_G harAT*G Bra_G
This special mandatory time-out is, in addition to time-outs, to allow the promotion of Volleyball,
analysis of the play and to allow additional commercial opportunities. Technical Time-Outs are
?aTGa= IQ89a_G IQt_9= A9rAQ<_ M9lT__ ?garAT*G B9raFG yE ?p9]E ,dlGR_DG harAT*G Bra_G aJ GPJ
mandatory for FIVB, World and Ofcial competitions. B9r=9T* ?clGR_E ?cFp_G ?garAT*G B9raFG HatAa ,?cp9]E ?cQ9GA [Qp= M9lT_Ga >g__G B;c_JA
.?clTQ_Ga ?c*9g_G ,IQ89a_G IQt__ waO_G O9JADG
BALL RETRIEVERS
BGQt_G aarA_l
These are personnel whose job it is to maintain the ow of the game by rolling the ball to the
server between rallies. {= cTQl__ IQt_G ?GQJO ?aTGa= >g__G ?g=9Al zf ?dp9J*G mKp89da HatA HcP_G [9MWFG mJ
.B:aGOA_G
RALLY POINT
This is the system of scoring a point whenever a rally is won.
caGOA_G ?arF
.caGOA_9= Rap_G mA 9l_t ?arF ccGTA_ m9dF_G aJ GPJ
INTERVAL
The time between sets. The change of courts in the 5th (deciding) set is not to be regarded as an interval.
?JGQ_G I~p
.?JGQ I~pt }Agc : Ul9M_G )cZ9p_G( baW_G v >f;*G |cjA bGaWFG {= Bra_G dJ
RE-DESIGNATION
This is the act by which a Libero, who cannot continue or is declared by the team unable to play,
{cgA_G IO9fE
has his/her role taken by any other player (except the regular replacement player) not on the court ,>g__G zf s8: |i scQp_G ?aTGa= K=ZCa ?g=9A*G QJ_G >f;_G hcaATc : \=Gal= jP_G QGQr_G aJ GPJ
at the moment of the re-designation. ?dJ_ OFf >g_*G v OGGaAl |i )jO9g_G |jA*G >f;_G GOf 9l( QMB >f: jC ?aTGa= \Apcda BPMAEa
.{cgA_G IO9fE
REPLACEMENT
This is the act by which a regular player leaves the court and either Libero (if more than one) takes |cjA_G
his/her place. This can even include Libero for Libero exchanges. The regular player can then replace
either Libero. There must be a completed rally between replacements involving any Libero.
PM.c_ )OJGa Hl QDtC u9FJ GPE( QJ >f: jCa >g_*G jO9g_G >f;_G u~c \=Gal= jP_Ga clg_G aJ GPJ
,QJ_G >f;_G hl |jAc HC jO9g_G >f;_G hcaATca ,QJ_G >f;_G hl QJ_G >f;_G GPJ clWca \_Jl
INTERFERING .QJ >f: j.= ?_ZA*G BG|cjA_G {= clAtl caGOA Hatc HC >Gca
Any action which will create an advantage against the opponent team or any action which prevents
an opponent from playing the ball. cMGOA_G
.IQt_G >g_ Hl Up9F*G hFlA dA_G ?tQJ ?cC aC Up9F*G scQp_G O] IRcl O9GcD ?tQJ ?cC
OUTSIDE OBJECT
dGQ9M_G mTG_G
An object or a person which while outside the playing court or close to the limit of the free playing k k
space provides an obstruction to the ight of the ball. For example: overhead lights, the referees .IQt_G HG|a ?r9fE 9==Tl ,QJ_G >g__G c9Gl OaOJ_ 9=cQr aC >g_*G LQ9M Hatc jP_G [MW_G aC mTG_G
chair, TV equipment, scorers table, and net posts. Outside objects do not include the antennae .?t=W_G IOlfCa cGT*G ?_a9a ,HacRp_A_G BGaOC ,mtJ_G dTQt ,qrT_G IA9]E :c9Dl
since they are considered as the part of the net.
.?t=W_G Hl ARG }AgA 9KFE EcJ ?c8GaK_G dZg_G clWA : ?cGQ9M_G m9TGFG
SUBSTITUTION ccO=A_G
This is the act by which one regular player leaves the court and another regular player takes his/ .QMB jO9f >f: \F9tl PM.ca >g_*G jO9f >f: u~c \=Gal= jP_Ga clg_G GPJ
her place.
80 80
INDEX UQKp_G
A F
Actions involving the Libero........................ 41 Fair play ..................................................... 45
36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d89FDAT:G ccO=A_G A
Additional Equipment................................. 15 Faults in playing the ball ............................. 28 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c9TQDG PcpFA 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QJ_G >f;_9= ?r_gA*G B9tQJ_G
Antennae ................................................... 15 Faults made during the service ................... 31 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dGQ9M_G cMOA_G 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?cp9]DG BGaOFG
Application of misconduct sanctions........... 47 Faults of the attack hit................................ 33 F 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?c8GaK_G dZg_G
Assistant Coach.......................................... 20 First Referee ............................................... 50 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . qcdF_G >g__G 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ua_T_G AaT BGAGRG sc=aA
Attack hit ................................................... 32 Authority................................................ 50
Authorization of the service........................ 31 Location ................................................. 50
28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IQt_G >g_ v A9aMFG 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >QO*G Of9Tl
First service in a set..................................... 30 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c9TQDG A9FDC EOJA A9aMC 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G
B Forbidden objects....................................... 18 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G A9aMC 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c9TQD9= M9lT_G
Ball at the net............................................. 28 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . caFG mtJ_G B
Ball crossing the net ................................... 28 G 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?a_T_G 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?t=W_G OFf IQt_G
Ball in......................................... 26, 72, 76 Game delays .............................................. 38 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hra*G 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?t=W_G IQt_G Qa=f
Ball in play.................................................. 26 Game interruptions .............................. 35, 39
Ball in the net............................................. 29
30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . baW_G v caFG c9TQDG 76 ,72 ,26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "cMGO" IQt_G
Ball out ...................................... 26, 72, 76 H 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?faFl*G A9cWFG 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g__G v IQt_G
Ball out of play ........................................... 26 Height of the net........................................ 14 G 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?t=W_G v IQt_G
Ball touching the net .................................. 29 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g__G BG|M.A 76 , 72-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "LQ9M" IQt_G
Balls ........................................................... 16 I 39 , 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g__G B9praA 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g__G LQ9M IQt_G
Block.................................................... 33, 65 Illegal substitution ...................................... 37
H 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?t=W_G IQt_G U*
Block contact ............................................. 34 Improper request........................................ 38
Blocking ............................................... 33, 72 Injury / Illness............................................... 39 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?t=W_G Y9pAQG 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BGQt_G
Block and team hits.................................... 34 Interruptions .............................................. 35 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dFaF9r_G |i ccO=A_G 65 , 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OZ_G
Blocking faults............................................ 34 Intervals ..................................................... 40 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @a9M_G >_a_G 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OZ_G ?T*
Blocking the service.................................... 34 Intervals and change of courts.................... 40 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^Q*G /?=9ZDG 72 , 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OZ_G AGOC
Blocking within the opponents space......... 34 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9praA_G 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scQp_G B9=Q]a OZ_G
L
C Lighting...................................................... 14
40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?JGQ_G BG~p 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OZ_G AGOC A9aMC
Captain ...................................................... 19 Limitation of substitutions .......................... 36 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >f;*G |cjAa ?JGQ_G BG~p 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c9TQDG OZ
Change of courts ................................. 40, 69 Line judges...................................... 55, 76-77 L 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up9F*G c9Gl Hl] OZ_G
Change of equipment ................................ 18 Line judges ag signals................... 56, 76-77 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IA9]DG C
Characteristics of the attack hit .................. 32 Location ................................................. 55 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B;cO=A_G OcOJA 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scQp_G Uc8Q
Characteristics of the hit............................. 27 Responsibilities ....................................... 56 77 , 76 , 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . baaM_G a=rGQl 69 , 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >f;*G |cjA
Coach ........................................................ 20 Lines on the court ...................................... 13
Contact with the net .................................. 30 Location of the team .................................. 17
77 , 76 , 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . baaM_G d=rGQ* ?cGQ_G BGQ9WE 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BGaOFG |cjA
55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hra*G 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G [89ZM
D M 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9c_aCT*G 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?=Q]_G [89ZM
Default and incomplete team ..................... 22 Minor misconduct ...................................... 45 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g_*G zf baaM_G 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >QO*G
Delay sanctions .......................................... 39 Misconduct and its sanctions...................... 45 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scQp_G H9tl 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?t=W_G U*
Designation of the Libero ........................... 41 Misconduct before and between sets ......... 47
M D
Dimensions ................................................ 12 Misconduct leading to sanctions................. 46
45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bcT=_G ua_T_G AaT 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clAt*G |i scQp_Ga q_MA_G
E N 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \AGAGRGa ua_T_G AaT 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |M.A_G BGAGRG
Equipment ........................................... 18, 41 Net and posts............................................. 14 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bGaWFG {=a c=r ua_T_G AaT 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QJ_G >f;_G {cgA
Exceptional game interruption.................... 39 Number of regular game interruptions ....... 35 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BGAGRG_G yE jOC*G ua_T_G AaT 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O9g=FG
Exceptional substitution.............................. 36 N E
Execution of the service.............................. 31
External interference .................................. 39
14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m8Gar_Ga ?t=W_G 41 , 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BGaOFG
35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA OOf 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?c89FDAT:G >g__G B9praA
O T
Ofcial signals ...................... 56, 69-75, 76-77 Teams......................................................... 17
UQKp_G
Ofcial warm-up session ............................ 22 Team composition ...................................... 17 T O
Team leaders .............................................. 19 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sQp_G 77 , 76 , 75 , 69 , 56. . . . . . . . . . . . ?clTQ_G BGQ9WDG
P Team hits.............................................. 27, 34 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scQp_G HcatA 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dlTQ_G A9lJDG I~p
Players faults at the net.............................. 30 Team starting line-up.................................. 23 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scQp_G IO9r P
Playing area.......................................... 12, 59 Temperature............................................... 14 34 , 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scQp_G B9=Q] 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?t=W_G OFf >f;_G A9aMC
Playing surface ........................................... 12 The Libero Player ........................................ 41 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dT9TFG HGQaO_G >cAQA 59 , 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g__G ?raFl
Playing the ball........................................... 27 The toss ..................................................... 22 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IQGQJ_G ?GQO 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g__G KaT
Positions..................................................... 24 Three-ball system ....................................... 16 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QJ_G >f;_G 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IQt_G >g_
Positional fault ........................................... 24 Time-out and Technical Time-out................ 35 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?fQr_G 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RtGQ*G
Posts .......................................................... 15 To score a point.......................................... 21 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BGQt E;D_G m9dF 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RtQ*G .aM
Prolonged interruptions.............................. 39 To score a point, win a set and the match... 21 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dFp_G harAT*G Bra_Ga harAT*G Bra_G 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m8Gar_G
To win a set................................................ 21 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?arF ccGTA_ 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?_caa_G B9praA_G
R To win the match ....................................... 22 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IGQ9=*Ga baW_9= Rap_G ,?arF ccGTA_ R
Reaching beyond the net...................... 29, 74 Types of delays ........................................... 38 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . baW_9= Rap_G 74 , 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?t=W_G q_M caZa_G
Refereeing corps .................................. 49, 68 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IGQ9=*9= Rap_G 68 , 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mctJA_G ?8cJ
Procedures .............................................. 49 U 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BG|M.A_G YGaFC 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BGAGQGDG
Responsibilities ...................... 51, 53, 54, 56 Uniformity of balls...................................... 16 U 56 , 54 , 53 , 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9c_aCT*G
Referees hand signals ..................... 56, 69-75 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BGQt_G OcJaA 75 , 69 , 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m9tJ__ Oc_G BGQ9WE
Request for regular game interruptions ...... 35 Z Z 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA >_a
Requirements of conduct ........................... 45 Zones and areas ......................................... 13
13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sa9F*Ga B9J9T*G 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ua_T_G B9=_aAl
Restrictions of the attack hit ....................... 32
Rotation ..................................................... 25 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?claGK_G ?=Q]_G Oacr
Rotational fault .................................... 25, 72 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HGQaO_G
72 , 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HGQaO_G .aM
S S
Sanction cards.......................... 47, 67, 70, 71 71 , 70 , 67 , 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGRG_G B9r9a=
Sanction scales ..................................... 46, 67 67 , 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGRG_G caGOG
Scorer ........................................................ 53 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cGT*G
Location ................................................. 53 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hra*G
Responsibilities ....................................... 53 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9c_aCT*G
Screening ............................................. 31, 72 72 , 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9pMDG
Second Referee .......................................... 52 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dF9D_G mtJ_G
Authority................................................ 52 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?a_T_G
Location ................................................. 52 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hra*G
Responsibilities ....................................... 53 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B9c_aCT*G
Service ....................................................... 30 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c9TQDG
Service order .............................................. 30 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c9TQDG >cAQA
Sequence of regular game interruptions ..... 35 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA >r9gA
Serving faults and positional faults ............. 32 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RtQ*G A9aMCa c9TQDG A9aMC
Side bands ................................................. 15 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?c=F9G_G ?aQWFG
Sportsmanlike conduct ............................... 45 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d]9cQ_G ua_T_G
Standards................................................... 16 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ucc9r*G
States of play ............................................. 26
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g__G B:9J
Structure .................................................... 15
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >ct~_G
Structure of play......................................... 22
Substitution................................................ 36
22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >g__G m9dF
Substitution for expulsion or disqualication . 37
36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ccO=A_G
Substitution procedure ............................... 37
37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O9g=AT:G aC OQa_G >=T= ccO=A_G
37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ccO=A_G AGQGE
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OFFICIAL VOLLEYBALL RULES IQv89a_G IQt__ ?

v vcv v lv vTQv _G Ov fGarv_G

Approved by the 33rd FIVB Congress 2012 QlAC*G Hl IOlAg*G

B9r=9T*G hclG va 2013 Qc9Fc 1 Hl B9r=9T*G hclG v sc=aA__

3.1 STANDARDS ..............................................................................................................16 BGQv tv_G

CHAPTER 2: PARTICIPANTS 17 17 Hav vtQ9v v W*G :dv F9v Dv _G cvZv pv_G

CHAPTER 7: PARTICIPANTS CONDUCT 45

PART 2 - SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 57

:Q9aDG GPJ v mtJ_G QaO

1.3 LINES ON THE COURT D2

CHAPTER 2 dF9D_G cv v Zv v p_G

CHAPTER 3 dF9D_G cv v Zv v p_G

7 STRUCTURE OF PLAY >v vgv _v_G m9v v dv vF 7.

23 . 3 . 2 . 3 . .?t=W_G BJA xpT_G c9G*G cl9t_9= }gA 8 . 4 . 5

9 PLAYING THE BALL

9 . 2. 3 IQt_G Ul_A aC ,{Ac_9AAl {AQl IQt_G >f;_G >Q]c :?GaOR*G ?Tl__G 9 . 3 . 4

?v tv=vWv_G Ov Fvf >v v f;_G 11

11.1 REACHING BEYOND THE NET

15 INTERRUPTIONS OfGar_G QdFG

15.2 SEQUENCE OF REGULAR GAME INTERRUPTIONS ?cO9g_G >g__G B9praA >r9gA 15 . 2

15.6 LIMITATION OF SUBSTITUTIONS

dv 89vFv DvAv T:G cvcOv =v Av v_G 15 . 7

An exceptional substitution cannot be counted in any case as a regular

15.11.1.2 by a non-authorized team member, 5.1.2.3, 5.2.3.3

16.1.5 delaying the game by a team member.

16.2 DELAY SANCTIONS D9

16.2.1.2 All delay sanctions are recorded on the score sheet.

UO9v v vTv v_G cv vZv pv v_G

CHAPTER 7 hv v =9v vTv _G cv v Zv pv v_G

CHAPTER 8 Hv v vl9v v vDv _G cv v Zv v p_G

the 2nd referee, 24

the scorer, 25 25 cGvT*G -

25.2.3.1 records the nal result;

He/she assists with the administrative duties of the scorers work.

26.2.2 During the match, the assistant scorer:

26.2.2.1 records the details of the Libero replacements/re-designations; 19.3.1.1, 19.4

27.1 LOCATION bav av Mv_G av =v rGQv vl 27

>g__G ?raFl :1b ctW

59 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

?t=W_G mclZA :3 ctW

61 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

Up9Fl__ >g_l yE ?t=W__ jOalg_G iaAT*G IQt_G Qa=f :5a ctW

63 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

df9lG_G A9pMDG :6 ctW

clAt*G OZ_G :7 ctW

65 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

BGAGRG_G caGOG :9 ctW

ua_T_G AaT AGRG caOG

|M.A_G AGRG caOG

67 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

m9tJ__ ?clTQ_G Oc_G BGQ9WE :11 ctW

cT|T jP_G scQp_G 2

69 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

ua_T_G AaT QdF Bp_ 6a

21.1, 21.6 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G

ua_T_G AaT QGPFE 6b

21.3.1, 21.6, 23.3.2.2 :?_Z_G BGP OfGar_G

)IGQ9=*G aC( baW_G ?c9KF 9

c9TQDG ?=Q] OFf IQt_G QQJA aC qPrA m_ 10

71 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

HGQaO_G aC RtQ*G .aM 13

73 2016 - 2013 IQ89a_G IQt__ ?clTQ_G OfGar_G

?claGK_G ?=Q]_G .aM 21

Approved by the 33rd FIVB Congress 2012 QlACG Hl IOlAgG

B9r=9TG hclG va 2013 Qc9Fc 1 Hl B9r=9TG hclG v sc=aA__

COMPETITION / CONTROL AREA ?r=9TG - ?=rGQG ?raFl