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Vertical Backboard
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Whenever we are discussing vertical backboards in relation to high school volleyball, we always have to consider two things - (1) was the ball location such that if the backboard had not been there, a player could have made a play on it; and (2) is the backboard located more than six feet from the court.
In situation 1, most likely we would have a judgment replay since a player for the receiving team might have made a play if the backboard had not been there.
In situation 2, the backboard is considered to be a part of the wall since it is flush-mounted. IF the wall and, therefore, the backboard are less than 6 feet from the court, a judgment replay could result if the ball would have remained in play if the backboard (and wall) had not been there.
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Jan G. Filip - San Jose, CA
EBVOA Rules Interpreter Emeritus
NCS Volleyball Officials Coordinating Committee Recorder
CIF State Volleyball State Championships Referee (2005), Scorekeeper (2006-2007) & Libero Tracker (2010)
PAVO State Referee (2014) / PAVO Certified Scorekeeper (2014) / PAVO Certified Line Judge (2012)
USAV Junior National Referee (resigned 2013) / USAV National Scorekeeper (2014)
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