Volleyball Rules

Rules

• Matches will be best of three sets
• 25-point games win by two (no cap)
• 15-point deciding game win by two (no cap)
• 3rd set will be played regardless of outcome.
• Two timeouts per team per set
• The home team shall select their team bench.
• The visiting captain shall call the toss. The winner shall choose either to serve or receive.
• If necessary, prior to the deciding game of a match, the home captain shall call the toss. The winner shall choose to serve/ receive or the playing area. The loser of the toss shall be given the remaining choice.
• Players shall not wear jewelry (including during pre-match warm-ups) with the exception of religious or medical medals. If such medals are worn, they shall be taped to the body under the uniform.
• Uniforms shall be worn as intended by manufacturers.
• A number is required on the jersey. It is recommended that there be a number on the front and back. If both coaches agree, in non-playoff scenarios the game can proceed with uniform exceptions.
• A back-row player (on or in front of the attack line), cannot contact the ball completely above the height of the net and complete an attack.
• Blocking or attacking a served ball is not permitted. 

Rule Exceptions and Addendums

In consideration that the Foothill League is a league of middle school grades 5-6-7-8 and the first experience with interscholastic competition for the majority of the players, the Foothill League will play girls' volleyball under the current CIF rules with the following exceptions:

• Players who attempt to set the ball will be given consideration for using the overhead pass to promote the opportunity to develop a three-hit attack. In order to promote the confidence and skill and to allow the game to proceed, only a glaringly bad mishandling, such as an obvious double-hit and/or catching or throwing the ball will be considered an illegal hit. This does not apply to a ball being redirected over the net.
• If using a Libero, no Libero tracker is necessary.
• Third game is played regardless of outcome.
• The Libero player will be used as per the CIF rule book.
• The Libero may serve in one service spot each set.
• A team is only allowed one Libero per set.
• Libero should wear a different colored uniform.
• The home team must provide an adult or high school age student at the scorekeeping table with a visible scoring device.
• It is recommended to use a CIF score sheet for all matches.
• Line judges will be provided (one from each school).
• Net height will be 7’4 1/8 for boys and girls competition.
• Net antennas are required and poles must be padded.
• Game ball must be approved by the referee.
• In JV games servers may step inside the line to serve if both teams agree prior to the game.