New NHSF Rules

[Mrcrash3]

Now that B-Ball is over has anyone heard of any new rule changes that might be coming up in Volleyball this fall??
I know I did a survey last year about possible rule changes

[rkymtn]

Hi,

These are the rule changes that I am aware of for the upcoming season. Hope this helps.

2006-07 Volleyball Rule Changes

2-1-4 Note: Clarifies the flexibility for the centerline court marking to be a shadow line which designates the required 2 inch centerline. Rationale: The rule requires a centerline which extends from sideline to sideline. The new addition to the rule, which is listed under “Note” provides for flexibility when schools are re-lining the gymnasium floor. This notation allows a shadow line which is a line that designates the required 2 inch width by use of borders or outline lines at least a ¼ inch wide, which shall lie within the 2 inch width.



2-2-2: Cables, which are used to retract a ceiling-suspended net system and located only on one side of the net, are playable overhead obstructions. Rationale: A cable system exists which is used to retract a ceiling suspended net system. The cables are only on one side of the net and serve only to retract the net system. By clarifying this retracting cable is a playable overhead obstruction only on the side of the court where the cables are located allows for more equitable play and falls within the intended application of playable overhead obstructions.


4-2-3f: The placement of numbers on the center front of the uniform top may now be located no more than 5 inches below the bottom edge of any neckline, ribbing, placket or seam. Rationale: A number located in the center of the uniform top may now be placed so the number is centered no more than 5 inches below the bottom edge of any neckline ribbing, placket or seams on the uniform top. It was found that numbers being anywhere from three to five inches below the neckline when centered were clear and visible. More flexibility in this area will allow visible numbers to be legal which previously may not have been legal. This change does not make any existing legal uniform illegal and does not change the requirement if the number is on the upper left/right of the uniform top. Some uniforms previously illegal may now become legal.

10-4-1,2,3,4,5 New: Clarifies and defines within the rules when, how and where a libero replacement takes place, when the replacement is illegal, redesignation of the libero, proper procedures for handling exceptional substitutions and disqualifications involving the libero. Rationale: The position of the libero is now a part of the competition rules. Last year when announcing inclusion of the libero in 2006 rules there were several areas regarding use of the libero not included in the rule but appeared mainly in “Transitioning to Libero Player” in the NFHS Rule Book as a guide. With a new Rule 10-4 and additions to sections 1-5 the rule code now clarifies and defines legal libero replacement, procedure for redesignation of libero, substitutions and disqualifications involving the libero.

5-4-1d: Specifies the umpire shall verify the line-up has been entered correctly on the scoresheet by the official scorer. Rationale: The umpire shall verify that the lineup has been entered correctly on the scoresheet. Previously, errors have been made transposing the lineup from the coach’s lineup sheet to the official scoresheet. Verification of the transfer of the lineup to the scoresheet by the umpire prior to the match will eliminate these mistakes.

5-6-1, 2 & 3: Officially adds the position of the assistant scorer (libero tracker) due to addition of libero play. Responsibility is to record libero replacements. Location at score table is next to official scorer. Rationale: The addition of the libero has necessitated use of an assistant scorer. The assistant scorer shall report to the referee 20 minutes prior to the match, be seated at the officials’ table next to the scorer and assist the officiating team with all libero-tracking duties. Although a separate position is preferred, it is acceptable for the official timer to serve as assistant scorer.

6-3-2, 4-2-1 & 2, 5-1-1;5-5-2, 6-3-3a, 9-9-1: The rules relating to the libero have been changed to place the items in more appropriate sections of the rules. Further clarification has been included in the rules to incorporate uniform numbering location of libero at moment of serve; game administration and penalties involving unnecessary delay. Rationale: Previously all rules relating to the libero were contained in Rule 6-3, Player Positions. Many of the items in the rule were not related to player position. Rules relating to the libero have now been placed within more appropriate locations in the rules which address specific play, uniforms etc. Other areas brought into the rules that had been in “Transitioning to Libero Player” include proper libero uniform numbering; location of libero at the moment of serve; game administration and penalties involving unnecessary delay.

7-1-1b: The designated libero for the match shall be identified on the team roster. The libero may be listed with two uniform numbers with the first as the non-libero number and the second as the libero number (i.e. 15/L4). “The libero number may not be a duplicate of any other player on the roster.” Rationale: The libero must be designated for match play. This is done by listing an “L” before the uniform number of the libero. To assist schools in the supplying of a libero uniform top without unnecessary costs, the libero may have two uniform numbers appear on the roster. When listing numbers on the roster the non-libero number is first followed by the libero number (i.e. 15/L4). The libero number may not be a duplicate of any other player on the roster.

9-5-1c; 9-5-5: Definition of a block is changed to having a player close to the net who is reaching higher than the net and deflects the ball coming from an opponent. “Block attempt,” “completed block,” and “collective block” are defined. Back-row players may not complete a block or collective block. Rationale: The previous definition of a block created play situations in which officials were judging intent. In some situations the action of a back-row player who was nowhere near the top of the net was considered to be attempting a block and this action play was illegal. Current coaching strategy does not have back-row players not capable of blocking attempting the block and taking them out of play. Further, such action would not affect play with no contact with the ball. The definition has been revised to have a block occur when the player is close to the net, who is reaching higher than the net and deflects the ball coming from an opponent. In addition, “completed and collective” blocks and “block attempt” are now defined. Judging intent is removed in the new definition.

9-5-6: Specifies during play those player actions which are not legal for the libero. This placement puts libero player action with other player actions in Rule 9. Rationale: Specifies during play the actions not legal for libero. Rule 9 addresses player actions and the inclusion of libero player action in this rule has it located in a more suitable rule location. All player action, including libero, will be more easily located by officials and coaches.

10-4-1,2,3,4,5 New: Clarifies and defines within the rules when, how and where a libero replacement takes place, when the replacement is illegal, redesignation of the libero, proper procedures for handling exceptional substitutions and disqualifications involving the libero. Rationale: The position of the libero is now a part of the competition rules. Last year when announcing inclusion of the libero in 2006 rules there were several areas regarding use of the libero not included in the rule but appeared mainly in “Transitioning to Libero Player” in the NFHS Rule Book as a guide. With a new Rule 10-4 and additions to sections 1-5 the rule code now clarifies and defines legal libero replacement, procedure for redesignation of libero, substitutions and disqualifications involving the libero.

12-2-6: Allows the head coach to stand in the libero replacement zone during any dead ball to instruct his/her players. The privilege is lost and the head coach must remain seated as outlined in 12-2-5 if a card is issued to anyone on the team bench. Rationale: Rules 9 and 12 require the coach to remain seated during a game except for a few situations (listed in 12-2-5). 12-2-6 now allows the head coach to stand during any dead ball to instruct his/her players. Once the referee extends the arm in preparation to beckon for serve, the coach must be seated. If the head coach or any other coach/team personnel receives a card, the head coach will lose the privilege to stand.

[Mrcrash3]

WOW
Thank you for the in-depth answer, and here I was thinking just a couple of changes. Is there anything about the team being able to stand, near the end of the bench, similar to college and club play?

[rkymtn]

Your welcome.

I know what you are asking, but as of now I have not heard of anything in that specific area. The previous post was everything that I have seen documented for the upcoming season. Hopefully it is complete, and I didn't forget something.

[MCBear]

Mrcrash3, no, the players will not be allowed to stand at the end of the bench during play. The bench rule remains unchanged except for the head coach being allowed to be up to coach their team and approach the court between the attack line and end line during a dead ball.