Rules of the Game of Volleyball

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The USA Volleyball and International (FIVB) Rule Books and Casebooks are now available online (pointers below).

Everyone who plays the game on a regular basis should have a copy of the Rule Book (and read it!).

The definitive reference for rules is the rulebook.

For rule interpretation (or just to test your knowledge), you should read the casebook.

The rec.sport.volleyball FAQ has interpretations of many of the rules.

SOME BASIC RULES

Size of Court
Height of Net
Contacting the Ball
Rally Scoring (USED IN HIGH SCHOOL 2003-2004 or 2004-2005)

RULE BOOKS

Rules of the game vary, depending on where you are playing.

INTERNATIONAL RULES

FIVB - International Rules
Rulebook used in the Olympics and for International play.
INDOOR & BEACH

"FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2001-2004, New Edition" is now available online

The Casebook, also available online, contains interpretations for many of the rules.

UNITED STATES

INDOOR

Official United States Volleyball Rules
Used in USA Volleyball Adult and Junior Leagues (Adults, Boys, Girls)
USAV Rulebook covers both Indoor and Outdoor Rules

"2004-2005 USA Volleyball Rulebook" is now available online
OR buy a hard copy at (800) 339-0859 or (303) 762-1900 ($6.95 plus postage & handling)

National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
- Rulebook used for most High School matches (Boys & Girls)
     NFHS Publications Catalog - Rules Book ($6.50) Case Book ($6.50)    New Rule Book each May
     NFHS Volleyball Rules

NCAA Collegiate Women's Volleyball

2004 NCAA Women's Rules and Interpretations   (Adobe .pdf file, 177 pages)

2003 NCAA Women's Rules and Interpretations (Adobe .pdf file, 167 pages)

OUTDOOR

Official United States Beach Volleyball Rules
USAV Rulebook covers both Indoor and Outdoor Rules

"2004-2005 USA Volleyball Rulebook" is now available online

California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA)
CBVA Outdoor Rules
CBVA Rule Changes for 1998-1999

Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP)
AVP Rules

WALLYBALL
American Wallyball Association
Wallyball Rules
Wallyball Rulebook ($9.95)

NINE-MAN
Nine-Man Volleyball Rules

RULE CHANGES

FIVB - 1998 (Libero, Coach Movement, Ball, Uniforms)
The player with the different colored shirt...
LIBERO PLAYER - defined by FIVB, USAV

FIVB - 1995 Rule Modifications

USAV - 1999-2000 Significant Rule Changes
USAV - 1998-1999 Significant Rule Changes
USAV - 1997-1998 Significant Rule Changes

USAV - 1996 Indoor Significant Rule Changes

HISTORY OF RULES

First Rules of Volleyball (From 1897)

RULE INTERPRETATION

The rec.sport.volleyball FAQ has interpretations of many of the rules.

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