Volleyball Rules, Changes, and Comparisons
USA Volleyball Rules
Officials and other adult full members receive a rulebook on registration. If you'd like additional copies, or if you'd like a copy prior to registration, rulebooks can be ordered online from USA Volleyball.
- 2007-2008 USA Volleyball Domestic Competition Regulations: Indoor
- 2007-2008 USA Volleyball Domestic Competition Regulations: Outdoor
- 2006 USA Volleyball Casebook
Change to USAV Rule 5.3.1
As per the Executive Committee decision of October 8, the USA Volleyball Rules Interpreter Steve Thorpe has released the following rule change wording to be effective immediately:
New USAV 5.3.1
"One assistant coach may leave the bench to give instructions to the players on the court. This assistant coach may give these instructions while standing or walking within the free zone in front of his/her team bench from the extension of the attack line up to the warm-up area, no closer than 1 meter from the court, without disturbing or delaying the match. Other assistant coaches may give instructions to players on the court while remaining seated on the team bench."To replace Old USAV 5.3.1
""While remaining on the bench, the assistant coach(es) may give instructions to the players on the court."
Rule Comparisons
Additional Resources at USA Volleyball
Rules for Other Governing Bodies
- NCAA Women's Volleyball (NCAA Men's volleyball uses USA Volleyball rules)
- FIVB: Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (international)
- AVP: Association of Volleyball Professionals
- NFHS: National Federation of State High School Associations
