The document provides rules for intramural 2 on 2 volleyball games. Key points include:
- Games are best of 3 sets using rally scoring up to 25 points for the first two sets and 15 for the third if needed.
- Teams can have a maximum of 3 hits and tips are not allowed at the net.
- The serve must pass the plane of the net between the antennas without touching the net.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct such as arguing with officials results in a point for the other team.
2. General Rules
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Minimum of 2 players to avoid a forfeit
In Co-Rec games at least 1 must be a female
Best of 3 sets wins the match
Rally scoring is used
First 2 games go to 25
Third game, if needed, goes to 15, teams will switch sides
after the 8th
point
Subs can enter on any dead ball
Each team gets 1 time out per game
3. In and out of bounds
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The track, baskets, banners and any other hanging objects surrounding
the court are considered out.
The ceiling is “playable” if, and only if, it lands on your side of the court
Any contact with or passing outside of the antennas results in a dead ball.
A ball landing on any line is considered inbounds.
4. Rotation & Serving
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The Rotation
All players must serve in order
The Serve
Players may serve both over-hand or under hand
Players can open hand receive the serve
The serve cannot be blocked or attacked
If the server’s foot touches or crosses the back end line a point and a
side out will be called.
5. Bumping and Tipping the Ball
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Bumping the Ball
Legal contact consists of a bump or a set
Double contact is allowed on the serve and on hard driven balls at
the official’s discretion.
A team may contact the ball three times to return it
Tipping the Ball
No open hand tipping
No setting the ball over the net
6. Net Play
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Players may not touch the net during play
A point and a side out will result
The hands and feet of the player’s cannot cross the mid court line
Balls may not be played above the net until it has broken the plane of the
net.
7. Unsportsmanlike Conduct
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All jewelry must be removed prior to the beginning of the match.
Players found with jewelry during the match will cost their team a point
and a side out.
Only Captains may clarify calls with the officials. Players that argue calls
will be issued an unsportsmanlike conduct.
8. Unsportsmanlike Conduct
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All jewelry must be removed prior to the beginning of the match.
Players found with jewelry during the match will cost their team a point
and a side out.
Only Captains may clarify calls with the officials. Players that argue calls
will be issued an unsportsmanlike conduct.
9. Quiz
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Now complete the quiz below.
1. What is the maximum number of hits allowed per side? A: 3
2.(T/F) If the ball passes outside the antenna the play is still live. A: False
3.Which of the following is legal when playing a ball at the net? A: (e)
a) Completely on your side of the net
b) Broken the plane of the net
c) Completely on the opponent’s side of the net
d) All of the above are legal procedures
e) Only (a) and (b)
4.(T/F) The serve may be received with an open hand (set). A: True
10. Quiz
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Now complete the quiz below.
5. (T/F) A player may play the ball at the net, then hit it immediately after. A:
True
6.(T/F) A player’s foot may touch the midcourt line but not cross it. A: True
7.Which players are considered ‘back row’ and not allowed to attack the ball
from in front of the attack line? A: (d)
a) The server
b) 2 players to the left of the server
c) 1 in front of and 1 next to the server
d) (a) and (b)
e) (a) and (c)
5.(T/F) When the ball is hit tight to the net a player may tip it over. A: False