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CVC Pre-Match Protocol |
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Single Match Protocol | ||
Game Clock | Time Allotted | Protocol |
60 |
20 |
Shared warm-up; no crossover |
40 |
15 | Split court; serve and pass with controlled hitting |
30 |
Coin toss | |
25 | 5 | Visiting team court |
20 |
5 | Home team court |
15 | 5 | Visiting team court |
10 |
5 | Home team court |
5 | Line-ups on end line; National Anthem | |
0 | Start | |
Multiple Match Protocol |
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Game Clock | Time Allotted | Protocol |
40 | 15 | Split court; serve and pass with controlled hitting |
30 | Coin toss | |
25 | 5 | Visiting team court |
20 | 5 | Home team court |
15 | 5 | Visiting team court |
10 | 5 | Home team court |
5 | Line-ups on end line; National Anthem | |
0 | Start |
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CVC Rules and Techniques |
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In general, men's collegiate volleyball will follow the USAV Domestic Competition Regulations. Below you will find several rules and techniques of interest and a comparison between DIII and DI. |
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DIII | DI/DIII | |
New Rule: Libero Designations | At the beginning of the match, coach must designate 0, 1 or 2 liberos for that set only. Two liberos are permitted within a set, but only one libero may be on the court at a time. A libero may replace a libero following a completed rally. No new libero can be redesignated until all original libero(s) are injured. A libero may only be redesignated as a regular position player if a team is reduced to 5 players due to injury. If a regular player replaces a libero, no libero may return to the court until after a completed rally. |
Same |
Coin Toss | serve, receive or side. | Serve or receive (Home Team selects bench before coin toss) |
Time-out Duration | 30 seconds: no warning whistle. | 75 seconds; 15 second warning whislte; resume play early if both teams ready |
Technical Time-outs | For conference matches only: Occurs when the first team reaches 15 points in sets 1-4; at 8 in set 5. The technical timeout will be canceled if either team calls a timeout before the first team reaches 15 points in set 1-4; or 8 in set 5. Technical time-out duration: 60 seconds in length. For non-conference matches: no technical time-outs. |
Only used as requested by media. |
Introductions | R1 and LJ1 to the right of the ref stand, R2 and LJ2 to the right of R2's net pole. Same as NCAA women. | Officials near score table |
DIII | DI/DII | |
Location of line judges during time-outs | Middle of endline. | Intersection of attack line & side line on R1’s side of court |
Location of line judge between sets | Away from benches and spectator areas | Same |
Line judge use of “pursuit” signal | No | Same |
Line judge positioning during serve | When the server is within 2 meters of the LJ’s sideline, the LJ should move 1 to 2 meters to the side to watch for foot fault. | Same |
Player’s equipment | If a player’s equipment falls to the floor and creates a safety hazard, play is stopped and a delay sanction assessed. | Same |
Casts | Casts are forbidden even if padded. | Same |
Jewelry | No visible jewelry permitted. | Same |
Pursuit Rule | Allowed with at least 2 meters of clearance on both sides of the net. Pursuit is permitted both inside and outside the net pole. | Same |
Pursuing a ball beyond the Sport Court | Allowed; same as women’s NCAA; no pursuit into bleachers, etc. | Same |
Substitutions | Substitutions are ONLY recognized when a player enters the sub zone. If a coach or captain requests a substitution and it is acknowledged by the referee, a team delay may be issued. However, referees should try to ignore these requests. | Same |
Number of Substitutions | 12 per set | 6 per set |
Exceptional Substitution | Player is out for the match. | Same |
Libero as Captain | NOT Allowed | Same |
Centerline Rule | It IS a centerline fault if any part of the foot contacts the opponent’s court with no part of the foot on or above the center line. It is NOT a fault to touch the opponent’s court with a body part above the foot as long as it does not interfere with play. |
CONFERENCE RECOMMENDATION: an unobtrusive pushoff by the setter is to be ignored. |
Net Rule | It IS a net violation if while in the act of playing the ball a player: 1. touches the top band of the net 2. touches the antennae above the net 3. uses the net for support 4. uses the net to create an advantage over the opponent It is NOT a net violation to: 1. touch the mesh part or bottom tape of the net before, during or after playing the ball 2. touch the net/cables outside the antennae 3. touch the antennae in the body of the net |
Same |
Ball Handling during timeouts | Not permitted | Allowed off court |
Ball Handling between sets | Permitted on own court only; no hitting across net | Hit into own court |
DIII | DI/DII | |
Intermission Between Sets 2 and 3 | At least 3 minutes. 10 minutes max. with prior notification to visiting head coach. | Same |
Coaches Restriction Line | During play, coaches must stand at least 1.75 meters from the court. Nominally, this is the end of the three meter line hash marks. | Same |
End of Match procedure for referees | R2 remains at scoretable side of court. R1 crosses to scoretable after teams have shaken hands. After the scorekeeper has signed the scoresheet, the R1 will verify and sign. | Same |
Referees wear patches? | Moving toward conference-supplied patch; otherwise, none used | Same |
Referee post-match debrief with crew | Recommended | Same |
Sign Scoresheet | Both captains signature required. | Captains are not required to sign before or after match. Coaches must sign before match to verify roster. |
Download Excel file here.