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How many points must a team score to win a set?
How many points must a team score to win a set?
What happens if the score is 24-24 in a set?
What happens if the score is 24-24 in a set?
How many sets must a team win to win the match?
How many sets must a team win to win the match?
How many points is the deciding set played to?
How many points is the deciding set played to?
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Who carries out the toss before the match?
Who carries out the toss before the match?
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What does the winner of the toss choose?
What does the winner of the toss choose?
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What is the latest reference for volleyball athletes and coaches worldwide?
What is the latest reference for volleyball athletes and coaches worldwide?
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What is the minimum height requirement for the free space above the volleyball playing area?
What is the minimum height requirement for the free space above the volleyball playing area?
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What is the height of the net set vertically over the center line in volleyball for men?
What is the height of the net set vertically over the center line in volleyball for men?
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What was the year in which the latest update to the volleyball rules was approved?
What was the year in which the latest update to the volleyball rules was approved?
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What is the role of an assistant coach during a volleyball match?
What is the role of an assistant coach during a volleyball match?
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Which year did the 31st Congress of the FIVB take place to approve rule changes in volleyball?
Which year did the 31st Congress of the FIVB take place to approve rule changes in volleyball?
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What is the responsibility of the official regarding the starting line up?
What is the responsibility of the official regarding the starting line up?
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When should the official notify the 2nd referee about not receiving the line up sheet?
When should the official notify the 2nd referee about not receiving the line up sheet?
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What should the official do if there is an error in the serving order?
What should the official do if there is an error in the serving order?
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When does the official announce to the referees the end of the sets?
When does the official announce to the referees the end of the sets?
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What should the official do in case of a protest during a match?
What should the official do in case of a protest during a match?
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Where should the line judges stand during a volleyball match?
Where should the line judges stand during a volleyball match?
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Study Notes
Scoring and Winning a Match
- A set is won by the team that scores 25 points with a minimum lead of two points.
- In case of a 24-24 tie, play continues until a two-point lead is achieved.
- The match is won by the team that wins three sets.
- If the score is 2-2, the deciding set (the 5th) is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.
The Toss
- The first referee carries out a toss before the match to decide upon the first service and the sides of the court in the first set.
- The winner of the toss chooses to either serve or receive the service or the side of the court.
- The loser takes the remaining choice.
Starting Line-up and Positions
- There must always be six players per team in play.
- The team's starting line-up indicates the rotational order of the players on the court.
- The positions of the players are numbered as follows:
- Front-row players: 4 (FL), 3 (FC), and 2 (FR)
- Back-row players: 5 (BL), 6 (BC), and 1 (BR)
Coaching and Time Outs
- A coach can request time outs and substitutions.
- A coach can give instructions to players on the court while sitting on the bench or in the warm-up area.
Assistant Coach
- An assistant coach has no right to intervene in the match.
- If the coach has to leave their team, the assistant coach can assume the coach's functions with the authorization of the 1st referee.
Rules and Terminology
- Rules of the game can change, and players and coaches must keep up-to-date with these changes.
- The latest update was approved in 2008 during the 31st Congress of the FIVB and published in 2009.
Playing Area and Equipment
- The playing area includes the playing court and free zone.
- The playing court is a rectangle measuring 18 × 9 m, surrounded by a free zone with a minimum width of 3 m on all sides.
- The net is placed vertically over the center line, with a height of 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women.
Referees and Scorekeeping
- The 1st referee registers the data of the match and teams, and obtains the signatures of the captains and coaches.
- The 2nd referee assists the 1st referee and takes over in case the 1st referee is unable to continue.
- The scorer records the starting line-up, points scored, time outs, and player substitutions.
- The scorer notifies the referees of any errors or irregularities.
Line Judges
- Line judges stand in the free zone, 1 to 3 m from each corner of the court, on the imaginary extension of the line they control.
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Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a volleyball coach and assistant coach during a match. Understand the rules regarding coaches' interventions and instructions during gameplay.
