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Laurier Recreation - Waterloo Campus

4v4 Volleyball Rules

Team Composition 

  • Rosters may not be larger than 8 total players 
  • A maximum of 4 players are permitted on the court at one time 
  • A match may not proceed with less than 3 players. An exception can be made if an injury occurs during a match 

Match Procedures 

  • All matches will be 50 minutes and scored as a best out of 3 sets. The first two sets are to 25 points, win by 2 and capped at 30. The third set, if necessary is to 15 points a hard cap. If time expires, the team that is leading the current set being played will win that set. The match is tied, play will continue to play ‘sudden death’ until another point is won by either of the teams.
  • If the minimum number of players are not present, the team will default
  • Default matches result in a match score of 2-0
  • If both teams default, it will result in a match score of 0-0
  • Captains are responsible for rock, paper, and scissors. The winner will determine which team will serve first, the looser will pick sides

Rules

Volleyball Canada (FIBV) Beach Rules Apply with the following adaptations:  
  • All sets are scored by rally point. A point will be rewarded every time the ball is put in play
  • Teams may rotate around the positions on the court or stay in their position, however they must take turns serving
  • During the course of play, the ball may be played by any part of the body. However, kicking motions are not permitted
  • The ball may only be played over the net using a bump or closed handed attack (e.g., spike, knuckle, poke)
  • Volleys may only be used to pass the ball from one teammate to another and not used as an attack
    • If a player accidentally volley’s the ball over the net it may be permitted, this will be at the opposing team’s discretion since this activity is self-officiated
  • Volleys can be used to receive a serve
  • It is a point or loss of serve if awarded to the opposing team if:
    • A player serves out of order
    • A player steps over the serving line while serving
    • A player makes contact with any part of the net
    • The ball is purposely played over the net with a volley
    • The ball is played over the net with an open-handed tip
  • Reaching over the net is a violation, except in the following situations:
    • On a follow-through when spiking
    • Blocking an opponent’s attack on the 3rd hit after the opponent has contacted the ball