Gym Rules, last edit on 10/18/11
Universal Rules
Rally Scoring
Point is scored on every serve. 25 points wins the game, must win by two up to 27 points, game cap. In playoffs on third
game, 15 points wins third game, 17 pt cap. 10/18/11
Let Serves
Serves touching net, crossing over onto opponent's court are in play. Touching the antenna is a violation. (Antenna where evident,
pole if no antenna available.) 1/21/08
Crossing Center Line w/Hand
Crossing the center line is allowed with the hand (up to the wrist) and the foot as long as any part of hand/foot is
contacting or 'shadowing' the line at all times. 1/21/08
End of Match Buzzer, Last Serve
Last serve is called after the match buzzer has sounded and a side out or point has been awarded to the
serving team. If the buzzer sounds and the server is in the service area, and appears to be ready to serve, that is not the last serve. If the buzzer
sounds and a replay is called, the point must be played out before last serve is called. The important phrase is "appears ready to serve." Once the server is
ready, the point has started even if the head ref hasn't called for service; and if the buzzer sounds after this moment, the point must be completed before last
serve is called, i.e. if there is a replay of the point, the server gets the ball back and this is not the last serve, because the point hasn't been completed.
3/25/05
Ball-on Calls
Head Ref shall call a "ball-on" whenever a ball from a different match enters onto the court or into the air space of the court when
the match ball is still in play or interferes with players if they are in the neutral area between courts. Then the head ref shall call for a replay of the point. Line
judges shall yell for "ball-on" to stop play and call attention to the head ref. Players are not allowed to call "ball-on" unless it is for a safety issue, such as the
ball entering the court near the net and may interfere with the play in progress. Balls crossing in the service area behind the back line are not necessarily a
ball-on, the ball must enter onto the court. 12/18/08
Head Referee Duties
The Head Ref is in charge of the match and should be mainly watching how the ball is being played. Also, if needed, should
call on the Down Ref and Line Judges to clarify any calls/penalties/interuptions/etc. Head referee of match, before every serve, must check first
the receiving team then check the serving team for readiness, then check if the server is ready to serve. Receiving teams should have time to get into ready positions
to receive serve. Generally, if the receiving team players are looking toward the server and stationary for at least one second, then it is assumed 'ready'. 2/16/09
Down Referee Duties - Other net ref
Down referee's responsibilities are to check on the rotation of the receiving team at service, and the
disposition of players (spiker, blockers, setters) during a play at the net. Generally, a down ref should not see a spiked ball hit the floor or a dig, the down ref's
attention is on the spiker/blockers to see if a net contact has occurred before/during/after the spike. Once the players have landed the down ref should be
looking at the center line to see if any crossover occurs by the feet of the players at the net. Another of the Down Ref's duties is to make calls just like the
Head Ref. There are times when the Head Ref is blocked from viewing a play, players' back is turned, another player blocks view, distractions, etc. In these
cases, if the Down Ref sees a violation when a player plays the ball, the Down Ref should whistle the ball dead and explain to the Head Ref what the call is.
2/16/09
Line Judge Duties
Line judges' main concern is with where the ball contacts the floor near the lines. Open hand palm down or pointing at the
contact if the ball is judged 'in bounds'. Open hand palm pointing behind if the ball is judged 'out of bounds'. Hand signals should be given at all times even if the
ball is only just 'near' the line as the head ref may have been blocked from viewing the ball contact and needs to get the signal from the line judge. If having
conversations during judging, please try to be watching the match instead of looking at who the conversation is with. Secondary concern for line judges are
ball-on calls. Should yell 'ball on' to the head ref whenever a ball crosses into the court and the game ball is still live. Another secondary concern is players
crossing into another court. Players cannot contact the line or court surface of another court. They may play the ball while in the air space of another court,
but if while making contact or after making contact with the ball and the ball is still live, and then the player makes contact with the adjacent court, it will be
ruled a violation. More on this rule below in 'Crossing into adjacent courts'. Line judges should take care to move out of the way if the ball comes near them
while in play. 6/29/08
Lines and Antennae - Fairfax gym
Lines of the middle court are in white, side courts are in orange except for the sideline near the bleachers, it is
the RED line. This takes care of the fact that the side courts are narrow because of the gym layout. Antennae for the middle court are the poles, side
courts are the poles on the sideline near the middle court and the antennae near the bleachers. Again this takes care of the fact that the side courts are
narrow and Westside allows spikers to play the ball over the net outside the sideline near the middle court, but still have to get the ball inside the lines to be
good. The antennae near the bleachers prevent play too close to the bleachers. 10/18/11
Take Down of Equipment
All teams involved in the last match(es) played in gym must help with taking down of poles and nets. Sunday at West
Torrance in the pavilion gym, bringing in the bleachers from outside. Tuesday at Fairfax, Reverse Co-ed in the small gym, put all equipment into small gym
storage room, only scoresheet and pen goes back to the main gym. Common courtesy by all makes for easy work for all. 11/15/03
Crossing into adjacent courts
Players are not allowed to cross into adjacent courts at any time. A player is allowed to reach into the air
space of an adjacent court, but not to touch the lines or court surface. Crossing or jumping over corners is not allowed, remember there are line judges sitting
on corners. A player can go around the corner of an adjacent court and play a ball in the adjacent service area and attempt to bring it back into play.
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Exceptions, last edit on 2/16/09
Reverse Co-ed male rule
Male palyers may not participate in
blocks or in illegal offensive actions. An illegal block by a male player is when the player is judged too close to the net and any part of a hand or
hands are above the net. Illegal offensive action examples: any spike from anywhere on the court, a jumpset when the ball has been contacted when fully above
the net and directed over the net. In practice, referees should watch that a male player have at least one foot in contact with the floor when directing the ball over
the net. Exception: if a male player is in a "lay-out" position, i.e., has leaped, is parallel with the floor, and directs the ball over the net, that will be
considered a legal contact. 2/16/09
Borrowing players
A team can borrow only one player (male or female) at any time when the team has four or five roster players at the
gym. The player borrowed must be on a team from the same division as the borrowing team. Exception: At Tuesday/Fairfax, teams can borrow from
the other league only if that player borrowed is listed on a roster of a team in the borrowing team's league. Teams borrowing from the other league must ask
the player if he/she is listed in both leagues. 10/9/02
Crossing center line between courts
Any gym with adjoining courts have the center line extend to the wall. The center line cannot be
crossed at any time when the ball is live, even outside the court lines, ie. between the courts. This is a safety issue. 12/18/08
Crossing service line
Server is allowed a single step onto the court during service attempt only if there are impediments stored on the gym floor in
the service area. The server cannot start on the court at service start, must start behind the service line. 12/18/08
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