Scorekeeping Question

[MCBear]

Originally Posted by Bob Jenkins

NCAA Rules.

Player # 4 enters for player # 11, but does not go through the usual substitution routine -- she just runs on and #11 runs off -- much like they would do if one of the players was the libero. Neither R2 (nor R1) notices.

# 4 now serves (it is the "correct" spot -- # 11 was due to serve).

1) If the scorekeeper notices this before the beckon for serve, should he say anything? If so, what?

2) If the scorekeeper doesn't notice until the ball is contacted, what should he do?

3) What is the notation on the scoresheet?

4) Is this a "substitution?" (one of the 12 allowed) If not, is the team allowed to now "officially" make the substitution? (Even if it's a loss of serve, the team wants #4 in the back row instead of #11)

#1 & #2 - No. 4 is an illegal sub, so the scorekeeper should know the wrong server is going to serve, but must wait until the illegal service actually occurs. As soon as No. 4 contacts the ball for service, the scorekeeper sounds a horn or whistle (or verbally notifies the second referee).

#3 - A loss of rally (R) is recorded in a square in the scoring section on the line for the player who should have served (No. 11), and the next point is slashed in the opponent's running score and written in their scoring section with no other associated symbol. Since #4 is also a wrong server, on the next available line of the SANCTIONS box, record 4 (the incorrect server) followed by 11 (the player who should have served) in the WS column, enter either A or B in the A/B column, and record the score, noting the score of the team at fault first. #11 must return to the court, no substitution is charged since #4 was on the court illegally and the set continues.

#4 - An illegal sub NEVER counts as one the team's 12 subs. If it has been recorded, once the illegal sub is discovered, it is removed. Then, the coach may request a sub to make it legal - #4 in, #11 out following normal substitution procedure.