规则
THE SERVE:
CCVC - Thursday Night League 2024 VOLLEYBALL BASIC RULES & REGULATIONS
• Server must serve from behind boundary line. Touching the boundary is a foot fault and will result in the loss of the point as well as the serve.
• Ball may be served underhand or overhand.
• Served ball may graze net and drop to other side for a point.
• First game serve is determined by volley (3 times over the net); each game after that will be
served by the previous loser.
• Flip a coin (or rock, paper, scissors) before the game to choose sides for initial game, the
second game teams switch sides, and teams switch when the first team gets to 11 points for
the 3rd game.
• No attacking a serve (ex. blocking or spiking).
• Servers cannot allow the ball to drop after the initial toss (unless there is potential interference
from the other court).
SCORING:
• Rally scoring will be used (points scored on every serve of the ball)
• Offense will score on a defensive miss or out-of-bounds hit.
• Defense will score on an offensive miss, out-of-bounds hit, or missed serve.
• Pool play games will be played to 21 points and must be won by 2 points; no cap.
• Playoffs and championship games are played to 25 points and must be won 2 points; no cap.
• Best 2 out of the 3 games determines set winner.
• Third game should be played, as point differential will be used for seed placement in the event
of a tie.
ROTATION:
• Players will rotate each time they win the serve, clockwise rotation.
• There must be 6 players on each side (INCLUDING TWO FEMALE PLAYERS) or the ghost
rule must be implemented.
• The starting 6 players DO NOT have to make a full rotation before substitution.
• Substitutions will only be made in the back row; after a player enters the game through
substitution, they will then make at least one full rotation.
• In the case of an injury, a player may be replaced in the exact position.
PLAYING THE GAME:
• A player cannot hit the ball twice during a play (a block is not considered a hit)
• The ball may be played off the net at any time even during volley.
• A ball touching the boundary line is considered in bounds.
• A ball contacting the antenna or passing outside the antenna is considered out-of-bounds.
• Two female players must be always on the court (unless ghost rule is applied)
• A legal hit is contact from a player's body including feet, which does not allow the ball to come
to a rest.
• Back row attacks are only permitted behind the 10-foot line.
• If 2 players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered one play and the players involved
may not participate in the next play.
• Any LEGITIMATE dispute over a point will be referred to the score keeper or replayed.
Teams are not permitted to bring their own ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES to venues that serve alcohol. Non-compliance with this rule will result in the entire team’s immediate removal from the league.
• CCVC RULES:
• No smoking or vaping on the courts. Please exercise etiquette when using smokeable or vape
substances. Cigarette butts should be extinguished and deposited in trash cans.
• Working Teams
1. Afullworkingteamschedulewillbeprovidedpriortotheseasonopener.
2. Ifateamisunabletofulfilltheirworkingteamresponsibilities,itistheirresponsibilityto
find coverage.
• All players must be on the team's roster or permanent sub list to play with that team. Players
cannot be included on more than one roster. Additions to the roster can be made during the season with approval from the committee; however, no additional players can be added during playoff or championship games.
• To be eligible to play in the playoffs and the championship, a player must have played a minimum of 3 sets (9 games total) during the regular season. For the Playoffs and Championship, subs from the sub list will be appointed to teams in need by lottery.
• If all six of a team’s players have not arrived by 5 minutes past scheduled start time, the team must follow the ghost rule to stay on schedule or forfeit the game by 20 minutes past the start time. If the first game is forfeited and enough players arrive to play the second and/or third game in the set, the games may proceed, provided the set does not cause a late start for the next scheduled game.
• GHOST RULE: When there are fewer than 6 players, the position for the missing player shall be designated as a "ghost player". When a “ghost player’s” position arrives to serve, the opposing team receives a side out and is rewarded 1 point and the serve. The “ghost player” position will remain vacant throughout the rotation. When the “ghost player” position reaches the front row, there will only be two physical players at the net. If a back row player crosses the ten-foot line on attack, the result will be a point loss. If you have 5 players and are applying the ghost rule, at least one player must be female.
• Playoff and championship games MUST BE PLAYED WITH SIX PLAYERS, or the team(s) must forfeit (no ghost rule permitted in these games)
• Forfeit: When there is a forfeit, the winning team will receive a win and a 5-point differential. Contact Josh to verify proper scoring in League Lobster.
• CCVC will not be responsible for individuals that intentionally or unintentionally violate Federal, State, or Local laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations. This includes Alcohol consumption in public parks.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct of any kind will not be tolerated. Depending on the severity of the incident (specifically, physical altercations), removal from the league is at the discretion of the committee. If a verbal warning has been given to a player, a second warning to the same player will result in removal from the league; no exceptions.
• Your team shall not leave any trash behind. Please clean up after yourselves. If you are a repeat offender, you could receive a point penalty in your next game.
• This should go without saying but referee yourselves and games appropriately. If there is a contested play, the teams should refer to the score keeper. If the outcome is still unresolved, the point will be replayed.
• If you bring children, please keep them from interfering with the games; you are responsible for ensuring your children follow all rules and their safety. Please keep in mind this is an adult bar league and adult language is common.
