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If a player on a team
becomes injured or ill and cannot continue, can the
match continue if a team has fewer than six (6) players? |
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A: |
Yes. Once the match has
started, a team may continue with fewer than six (6)
players. Each time the "ghost position" rotates to the
right back position, it will result in a loss of
rally/point. |
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May a team start a match
with fewer than six (6) players, due to injury or
illness prior to the start of the match? |
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No. A "ghost position" is
only permitted once the match has started. If a team
cannot physically put six (6) players on the court, the
match is forfeited. |
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Once a team has employed
a "ghost position," can there be an overlap with that
position? |
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No. A "ghost position"
cannot be utilized to create an overlap. For example, if
the "ghost position" is in the right front, the right
back may move all the way forward to the net without
causing any overlap. Additionally, the middle front
could move all the way to the right sideline and no
overlap would occur. |
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When a team is using a
"ghost position," do they have to maintain front and
back-row status? |
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A: |
Yes. Whenever the "ghost
position" rotates to the front row they will only have
two (2) legal front-row players. |
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May a team employ more
than one (1) "ghost position" during a match? |
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Yes. All of the same
rules and interpretations apply to each "ghost position"
used. |
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Q: |
If a player or a teammate
removes their uniform top and changes into another top
within the visual confines of the playing area, is there
a penalty? |
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Yes. This is a yellow
card, charged to the player committing the infraction.
If three (3) or more players or teammates are observed doing
this, then the players receive the yellow card AND
the head coach receives a yellow card. Once the coach
receives a card, they will not be permitted to stand
during play for the rest of the match. |
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When giving the
substitution signal (signal 19), do we use open hands or
closed fists? |
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A: |
Either method is
acceptable. Just insure you do not block your vision
when giving the signal. It should be given at shoulder
height. |
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Players are starting to
wear feathers in their hair. If they are weaved or
non-removable, are feathers permitted in a player's hair? |
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A: |
Yes. The CIF-SS has
changed their interpretation on this issue and feathers
are now permitted, as long as they are less than 2" in
width. The method in which they are attached may be
illegal, however, making their removal required. If they
are glued in or braided in, they are legal. If they are
attached via a clip of some kind or if there is any hard
substance used for the attachment, then the entire
adornment is illegal and must be removed or the player
may not participate. |
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Q: |
Bobby pins are permitted
as hair control devices; what about barrettes and flat
hair clips? |
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A: |
Yes, both are legal, if
they are unadorned and less than 2" in length.
Otherwise, this is illegal equipment
and is treated in the same manner as jewelry. |
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Q: |
What is the uniform for
high school officials? |
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In Southern California,
the uniform will be navy blue slacks, white shoes, white
socks and a white volleyball certified official polo
shirt. This uniform will be worn through the CIF-SS
playoffs. |
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Q: |
What is the signal for a
ball going under the net? |
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In Southern California,
we will use the line violation signal (signal 2), not
the ball down signal (signal 13) as indicated by the
NFHS. |
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Q: |
Is the time-out signal
above the head and framing the face or is it below the
face? |
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In high school, the
time-out signal (signal 21a or 21b) is below the face.
The signal above the head and framing the face is used
in NCAA matches. Either one of these signals is
permissible. |
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May line judges wear
jewelry? |
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A: |
Yes. The only restriction
on line judges is no iPods or cell phones and closed
toed shoes are required. |
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Q: |
May ball shaggers and
coaches wear jewelry while the teams are warming up? |
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A: |
Yes, the only exception
is that no cell phones, iPods or other audio devices are
permitted at any time. This includes the coach, even if
the coach is not actively participating in
the warm-ups. It also includes the officials, so put
your cell phones away once your partner arrives on the
floor. |
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The coach is allowed to
stand in the libero replacement zone this year. What if
they get in the way of the vision of the R2? |
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The R2 should work hard
with the coach to insure that the coach does not
interfere with the R2 in the performance of their job.
Talk with the coach and ask them to move back so that
you can see. If the coach continually interferes with
the R2, then the penalty is a yellow card, requiring
that the coach remain seated for the rest of the match. |
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When checking the lineups
at the start of the set, what mechanic is to be used by
the R2? |
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A: |
In Southern California,
we will use the NCAA and USA mechanic of checking the
lineups. Use the lineup sheets provided by the coaches.
You may begin with the receiving team or the serving
team when checking the lineups. Using the lineup for one
of the teams and check the lineup. When they are
correct, waive the libero into the court (if they are
entering). Repeat this process with the other team.
Return the lineups to the table and retrieve the ball from the table and toss or
roll it to the server. Assume your position on the
receiving team's side, check with the table to insure
that everyone is ready, then, whistle in mouth, give the ready
to play signal to
the R1, point the fingers between the eyes of the R1 and
make eye contact. The ready for play signal should be
done with the outside arm (the arm on the receiving
team's side). |
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When a third team contact
is hit into the net and lands out of bounds on the
attacking team's side, what is the signal, touch or out? |
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A: |
In high school, this call
is touch (signal 10). In NCAA, the call is out. |
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| Q: |
Can we start the clock
after we have the coaches/captains meeting immediately
following the JV match? |
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Yes! Southern California has
instituted a new 20-minute
pregame warm-up protocol. See the
Rules and
Mechanics page for further details. It is
recommended that both officials are present before having
the coaches/captains meeting, if there is a frosh or JV
match before the varsity match. See the protocol for
specifics. |
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| Q: |
May coaches wear flip-flops on the
court? |
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Yes, provided they are not
actively participating in the warm-up. High heels are not permitted on the court
under any circumstances. This restriction does not apply
if the coach is not on the court during the warm-up. Nor
does it apply during the match (as the coach is not on
the court and actively participating in anything). The restrictions on the players, shaggers and line judges still exists (closed toed shoes
are required). |
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| Q: |
Is the Libero Tracking Sheet marked
with a dash with a slash or just a dash? |
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This is left to each individual unit
to implement as they see fit. The IVOA will be using the
dash only. DO NOT SLASH THE DASH! Just remember, if you
have a competent Libero Tracker and they are doing a
fine job, then don't make them switch methods in the
middle of a match. |
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| Q: |
Is there a penalty if the home team
fails to provide a Libero Tracker? |
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No. The home team, by rule, is
required to provide a tracker but there is no penalty in
place if they don't. The visiting team may provide a
Libero Tracker (but they are not required to do so). If
a Libero Tracker cannot be provided, the game will not
be played. You may have to be creative in assigning a
Libero Tracker (just like you would with a timer or
scorer). If one team has a libero, then make every
effort to get someone to be the Libero Tracker. If the
home team doesn't have a tracker, but the visiting team
does, both teams may use a libero. In any
event, after the match, you must notify the
CIF Liaison
(Lloyd Nixon) of this failure
by the home team. |
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| Q: |
How do we indicate a net violation
called by the R2? |
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The R2 will blow their whistle,
move
to the offending team's side of the net, give signal 6
(net foul), then indicate the number of the player
committing the foul to the R1. The R1 will "mirror" the R2,
then lead the R2 in awarding the point.
Additionally, the R2 may indicate as a courtesy to the offending team
coach the number of the player committing the foul. This
will be done after the other signals have been made. |
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| Q: |
Are flags required to be used by the
line judges? |
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No, but they are highly recommended.
If you have your own flags, you may feel free to use
them. If the school provides flags, you may use them.
You are in no way obligated to purchase a set of flags
for use at any CIF-SS match. |
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| Q: |
What are some examples of artificial
noisemakers and what do you do about it? |
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Artificial noisemakers would include
thunder sticks, whistles, keys, cow bells, drums, air
horns, megaphones and kazoos. Stomping on the bleachers
also constitutes an artificial noisemaker. If the use of
any of these type of devices (including the stomping on
the bleachers), stop the game and ask the host
management to take care of the problem. Then, you may
continue the game. |
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| Q: |
Some "cheering" is borderline as to
being abusive. What are some examples that would not be
permitted and how do you address these issues? |
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The "bounce, bounce, bounce ..." or
"#32, #32, #32, miss," or using the player's
name is not (of itself) construed as inappropriate. Using any
religious, racial or any other type of comment that is
deemed unsporting or would be construed
as inappropriate. This does not mean that the gym has to
be totally silent. If a group is cheering positively for
their team and not being abusive to the opponents, then
this cheering would be legal. In any situation, host
management is responsible for addressing this issue for
the officials. They may require the assistance of the
visiting team head coach, if the individuals are from
the visiting team and fail to comply with the host
management's requests. |
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