From: van@wucs1.wustl.edu (Van K. Vo)
Subject: USVBA/NAGWS vs. NFSHSA rules diffs
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis MO
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 20:27:52 GMT

This is a list of some differences between National Association of Girls'
and Women's Sports, US Volleyball Association, and National Federation of
State Highschool Sports Assocs. (or something like that).  These
differences are probably the major reason most people are confused by some
of the USVBA rules, they learned by a different set of rules designed
primarily for high school girls (I know, I'm being sexist.).  This may be
good to include in the FAQ.  (i.e. but I learned in HS that.....)

(Please keep the credit to Ms. Lemaire.  I'm a big fan of giving credit
where credit is due.)

Volleyball Rule Differences  1991-1992
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The NAGWS/USVBA rule is stated first followed by the NFSHSA rule.
Developed by Sue Lemaire, NAGWS Volleyball, Rules Interpreter

1.  Coin toss
Visitor calls coin pre-match, home calls for deciding game.
Visitor calls coin pre-match AND before deciding game.

2.  Rosters
Players not listed on the roster cannot play.
Players can be added to the roster after a penalty PT/SO (point/side out).

3.  Number of players 
Must have at least 6 eligible players to continue play.  
May continue with fewer than 6 eligible players due to injury or
	disqualification.

4.  Lineups
Submitted in writing prior to each game.
Submitted in writing prior to first game or changed from previous game.

5.  Change in lineup after submitted
By substitution.
Not allowed (Substitution for injury or illness allowed)

6.  Illegal uniforms
Not allowed to play.
Not allowed to play until corrected.  In the game is unnecessary delay.

7.  Numbers not contrasting
Penalized a point at the start of each game.
Penalized for improper uniform PT/SO.

8.  Center line
2-inch.
2 or 4 inches (2 preferred) (2 required in 1993-94)

9.  Padding
Required(NAGWS)/No requirement(USVBA)
Requred(Federation)

10.  Jewelry
Not legal- team delay(TYC).  USVBA excepts flat wedding bands.
Not legal- unnecessary delay (TO)

11.  Ceiling
23' and above- dead out of play.  15-23' in play, below 15' judgement
	replay.
In play.

12.  Backboards
Vertical backboard-  judgement replay up to 23'.
Vertical backboard- judgement replay for the whole structure.

13.  Number of substitutes
Limited to 12 team substitutes.
No team limit.

14.  Requesting substitutes
Request can be made by designated coaches and captain (NAGWS)/ Captain
	only (USVBA).
Request by coach only(Federation).

15.  Illegal substitute
Penalty- team delay (TYC)
Penalty- unnecessay delay

16.  Talk to referees
Playing captain.
Coach or playing captain.

17.  Number of TO's
2 per game
2 per game (3 after score reaches 14-14)

18.  Length of TO's
45 secs. (NAGWS) / 30 secs. (USVBA)
60 secs (Federation)

19.  Unsporting conduct
Warning (YC), Penalty (RC), Expulsion (YR), DQ (Y-R).
Point/SO (Yellow and red cards in 92-93)

20.  Service toss
After the ball is tossed for service the ball must be allowed to drop to
	the floor untouched.
After the ball is released for service the ball may be caught or allowed
	to drop to the floor.

21.  Time for service
5 seconds from service whistle until the ball is RELEASED to serve.
5 seconds from service whistle until the ball is CONTACTED.

22.  Bad toss
Toss for service, allowed to drop to floor = re-serve.
Toss for service, caught or allowed to drop to floor = re-serve.

23.  First side out************Pay attention here!!!!!
Receiving team rotates.
Receiving team does not rotate.

24.  Deciding game
Option to not switch sides (NAGWS) / switch at 8 (USVBA)
Expedite scoring (NAGWS) / rally scoring (USVBA)
Teams do not switch sides / side out scoring (Federation)

25.  Crossing the imaginary extension of the center line
Player may cross the imaginary extension outside opponent's court.
Player cannot cross imaginary extension.

26.  Multiple contacts
Legal on block and first team contact with one attempt and no finger
	action.
Legal on block and first team contact after a hard driven spike.

27.  Back row block
Back row player illegal on contact of block or contact by composite block.
Back row player illegal when attempting to block near the top of the net.

28.  Contact with net supports
Contact legal.
Dangerous contact illegal, PT/SO.

29.  Contact w/ net calbes outside the net
Legal unless preventing a violation.
Net violation.

30.  Blocking the serve************Another one to look at
Illegal.
Legal.

31.  Returning the serve
Served ball CONTACTED higher than the net and returned OVER the net is
	ILLEGAL.
LEGAL.

32.  Nondisruptive coaching
At least 2 m. from the court (NAGWS)/at least 1 m. from the court (USVBA).
May stand at the bench in front of seat to greet a replaced player.




Van Vo
Washington University VBC
(It's in St. Louis)