What is in the playing areaÉ
includes the playing court and the free zone
What are the court dimensions
18x9 m surrounded with a free zone of 3m wide on each side
What is the free playing space
the space above the playing area which is free from obstructions. min. of 7m in height from the playing surface
Where is the attack line”
3m back from the axis of the centre line (marks the front zone)
what are the zones
Front service substitution libero replacement warm up area penalty area
Where is the substitution zone
Is limited by the extension of both attack lines up to the scorerès table
Where is the libero replacement zone
part of the free zone on the side of the team benches, limited by the extensions of the attack line up to the end line
Where is the warm up area
Only in FIVB official places–3x3m are located in both of the bench side corners, outside the free zone
Where is the penalty area
approx. 1x1m with 2 chairs is in the control area, outside the prolongation of each end line
What is the net height for men and women
men- 2.43 m
women- 2.24m
What does the captain do
- speaks to referees
- signs the score sheet
- does coin toss
What does the coach do
- selects starting line ups
- substitutes
- takes time outs
- puts players names on roster
- gives line up sheets
- can give instructions to the players while they are on the court
What can the assistant coach do
Only act when the coach isnt there
what happens in the case of a 2-2 tie
the deciding 5th set is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points
How many points does a set go to
25 (with a 2 point lead min.)
how can you score a point
- landing the ball on the opponents court
- when they commit a fault
- when they receive a penalty
- loss of service for service hit made after time-limit
What are the positions (numbers)?
4,3,2
5,6,1
What are some faults in playing the ball?
- Four hits
- assisted hit
- catch
- double contact
Who authorizes the serve?
The referee after both sides are ready
What does the libero do? What can’t they do?
Can replace any player in the back row and can’t attack from anywhere
- Can’t serve, block or attempt to block
Libero Replacements are not counted as ________
substitutions
When can the libero enter the game?
After the referee has checked the line up with the starting players. They can only leave through the libero replacement zone
What does the yellow card mean?
A symbol that the team member has reached the sanctioning level for the match and is recorded but has no immediate consequences
Who gives the signal for service?
1st referee
