FOUR HITS OR FAULT - Team A serves the ball.

Team B executes three hits to return it -

they pass the ball, set it and then attack. After the attack, the ball touches both the top band
of the net and the hands of the blocker (at the same time) and remains on the same part of
the court.

BALL LAND IN BOUNDS- Any ball those lands out of bounds. The same player hitting
the ball two times in a row. A serve that doesn't make it over the net. When a player touches
the net with any part of their body or clothing.

DOUBLE HITS- are not allowed during basic play, such as when a player is returning a ball
or setting it in the air for another player to hit over the net. If a player's hands aren't
together when she hits the ball, for example, the referee might call a double it because one
hand hit the ball before the other.

LINE VIOLATION - is a point for the opponent. Contacting the ball illegally (lifting, carrying,
throwing, etc). Back row player attacking a ball inside the front zone (the area inside the 10
foot line), when at the moment of contact the ball is completely above the net (an illegal
attack).

POINTS - each set, the first team to 25 points wins as long as they are 2 points ahead. A
point is scored on every rally, regardless of which team serves. It used to be that only
the volleyball team serving could score a point on a won rally. Also, sets were typically
played to 15 points.

ILLEGAL BLOCK- Volleyball players use a technique referred to as a block to stop an attack,
usually a spike, from the opposing team. To perform a block, players jump, reach high
beyond the net with their hands and stop the ball from coming across. To be a legal block,
players must follow specific rules or a violation may occur.

BALL TOUCHED- A block is completed whenever a volleyball is touched by a blocker. ... The
block is made after the opponents have hit the volleyball in such a manner that
the ball would clearly cross the net if not touched by a player and no member of the
attacking team is in position to make a play on the volleyball.

BOUNDS/ANTENNA-VIOLATION - Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a
serve. A ball hitting a boundary line is in. A ball is out if it hits an antennae, the floor
completely outside the court, any of the net or cables outside the antennae, the referee
stand or pole, the ceiling above a non-playable area.

SUBSTITUTION- each team has six players on the court at all times. A team can
substitute players on the bench for players on the court, but it must follow the
substitution rules. Failure to follow substitution rules will result in penalties against your
team, such as a lost time-out.
 CHANGE COURT- each set, the teams change courts, with the exception of the deciding set.
In the deciding set, once the leading team reaches 8 points, the teams change courts
without delay and the player positions remain the same. If the change is not made once the
leading team reaches 8 points, it will take place as soon as the error is noticed. The score at
the time that the change is made remains the same.

END OF TE GAME- A point or rally is started when one team serves the ball. The player
serving the ball must stand behind the end line or restraining line at the back of the court
until after they have contacted the volleyball. To serve a player hits the ball with their hand
over the net and into the opposing team's side.

UNECESSARY DELAY-

a. Blow your whistle with authority.

b. Stop all playing action or match interruptions from occurring.
c. Using signal 22 (unnecessary delay) indicate the team receiving the unnecessary
delay of game sanction.
d. Notify the coach and captain that their team is being assessed a unnecessary delay of
game sanction and the reason for that sanction.

DELAY IN SERVICE- When the server doesn't contact the ball within 8 seconds, raise both
arms above your head. Use five digits on the right hand, and thumb and the first fingers on
the left hand. Always use the same digits on each hand no matter which side the fault
occurred.

ILLEGAL SUBSTITUTION- each team has six players on the court at all times. A team can
substitute players on the bench for players on the court, but it must follow the
substitution rules. Failure to follow substitution rules will result in penalties against your
team, such as a lost time-out.

RE-SERVE VOLLEYBALL- team serves the ball is determined by the previous point.
Whoever won the previous point gets to serve next. At the start of a match, the first serve is
determined by a volley. Although players play certain roles on a volleyball team, they all
must play all positions.