2019 Rules questionnaire

[Sco53]

Originally Posted by ltllng

The rule sets for any net or center line violations across all levels should be consistent.

In Missouri we are finally moving to 3 out of 5 sets next fall, so if we are really preparing our athletes for the college level, let the coaches teach the same concepts.

As the second referee at the NFHS level, we should be more involved in the match. Meaning, we are not just there to assist the scorers table and waive in the subs. Some matches I had this fall, I did not have any whistles.
There should be some level of judgement on the net violations, as some have no NFHS matches.
Not because of the USAV rule, but more to keep the ball flying as there was no advantage gained by the violation.

If you have other college rule (or USAV if so inclined) level thoughts that could be brought down to the NFHS Level to make our game more consistent, please share.

Standardizing the way lineups are submitted would be nice

[chapmaja]

I for one do not favor changing the rule. I think the rules are absolutely correct the way they are. A player should not be allowed to contact the net or step across the center line.

1) I don't like the idea of "safety" rules being judgment calls. The center line rule is a safety rule.

I have witnessed too many cases of injuries because of players stepping under the net to feel we should be loosening the rule.

2) I think the rule as currently used by the NFHS does provide the most consistency in officiating because the rule is clear. Are there missed net calls or center line faults? Absolutely, but the rule is not the reason why.

[chapmaja]

Originally Posted by Sco53

Standardizing the way lineups are submitted would be nice

Agreed. We have too many coaches at the HS level and MS too, that don't know how to properly submit a lineup because the rule codes are different.