WAUWATOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Recreation Department

11324 West Center Street

Wauwatosa, WI 53222

(414) 773-2900

Co-ed Volleyball Rules

§ Swearing will not be tolerated. Teams will receive one warning each. After that the referee has the right to stop play.

o We are in a school environment and this sets a bad example for the children who go to school in these buildings. We are not the only programs in the building.

§ Please respect the calls from the official.

o Anyone arguing with the official or another player will be given a warning. If that player continues to argue, the participant will be ejected from the game. If it happens a third time, the player will be done playing for the season.

§ Teams must field a minimum of FOUR (4) players to legally start a game without a forfeit.

§ Each team must alternate male/female in line-up. At no time may a team play with more males than females (unless the opposing team approves it).

§ A served ball that strikes the net is dead. Service is then awarded to the defensive team.

§ The ball must be served from behind the designated back line. A foot may touch the line, but cannot cross.

§ Both underhand and overhand serves are permitted.

§ A served ball may not be blocked or attacked in any manner.

§ One-handed saves are permitted, except those considered “slaps” – hand should be closed.

§ Ceiling rule – The ball will remain “live” as long as it stays within your team’s side of the net. Otherwise, ball is dead, appropriate service/point awarded.

§ A returned ball may not be “lifted”. Bumps/closed hands are required on ball’s waist high and below.

§ Players may set the serve, but it has to be legit. It cannot be a two handed pass.

§ Ball can touch any part of the body. Kicking the ball is not allowed (only allowed in a save attempt). Similar to pancaking the ball.

§ Teams rotate into the serve

§ A series of two or more contacts must involve a female player.

§ A male can hit the ball over in one hit from the serve.

§ Serve can take place anywhere on the back line.

§ A back row male player may come up to the front and block when there is only one other male in the front row. That player is not allowed to attack a ball above the net from in front of the ten-foot line.

§ If your team has a question regarding a play or the score, only the captain may talk to the official about their ruling or for clarification.

§ WIAA rules shall govern all games, except as otherwise specified by the rules herein listed.

§ WHEN NO DECISIONS CAN BE MADE ON A CALL, REPLAY IT!