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2007-08 Rules Interpretation Bulletin #2


Points of Emphasis - "The Rules and Officiating Techniques"
Always use the DCR.  

(page 8)
1.4.2 Service zone
The service zone is a 9 m (29’6”) wide area be- hind each end line. It is laterally limited by two short lines, each 15 cm (6”) long, drawn 20 cm (8”) behind the end line as an extension of the sidelines. Both short lines are included in the width of the service zone. In depth, the service zone extends to the end of the free zone.

USAV 1.4.2: The service zone shall have a minimum depth of 2 m (6’6 3/4”).
If this zone is less than 2 m (6’6 3/4”) [Rule 1.4.2], a line shall be marked on the court to provide the minimum depth. After the service, the line is ignored and becomes part of the court.

(page 21 & 22)
5.3 Assistant Coach
5.3.1 The assistant coach sits on the team bench, but has no right to intervene in the match.

USAV 5.3.1: While remaining on the bench, the assistant coach(es) may give instructions to the players on the court.
This has been changed but the DCR does not reflect this season's regulation.  ONE assistant at a time may stand in the bench area to address players on the court.  Assistant coaches seated on the bench may give instructions to players on the court.  Assistant coaches may not stand in the warm up area.  

Uniforms
USAV 4.3.3.1a:
Uniform numbers must be clearly visible and centered on the chest and back. Each jersey must use the same color and number height for all players except the Libero.

New Interpretation
A ball passed into the net which is contacted by an opponent who has taken a position at the net and made an attempt to deflect the ball through the net will result in a net violation accessed to the player at the net who deflected the ball.  If no action was taken to take a position and deflect the ball and contact was judged coincidental based on the position of the players, then no foul has been committed and play will continue.


2007-2008 DOMESTIC COMPETITION REGULATIONS SIGNIFICANT RULE CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS

USAV Rule 4.3.31. “The players’ jerseys must be numbered in a permanent manner from 1 to 99. Duplicate numbers are not allowed.”

USAV Rule 4.3.3.1 a and b1.  “Uniform numbers must be clearly visible and centered on the chest and back. Each jersey must use the same color and number height for all players except the Libero.”

USAV Rules 5.3.1 and 5.3.21. “While remaining on the bench, the assistant coach(es) may give instructions to the players on the court.” (KRVA will go with the more liberal approach but coaches need to be aware that not all regions will adopt the liberal variation. Locally, regions may permit ONE assistant coach to stand and approach the players briefly to provide instruction.)

USAV Rule 19.2a “It is recommended now and required Nov. 1, 2009, that the Libero uniform must be a contrasting color and not include any color from the regular team jersey (excluding the color of the numbers). Color combinations such as purple/black, dark green/black, navy/ black, or navy/maroon are not distinctive enough to comply with the rules.”

Rule 25.2.3.3: “The team captains and the referees are not required to sign the scoresheet. However, the referees are still required to check the scoresheet for accuracy.”

 



 

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