Memphis Shelby PAL Volleyball Bylaws
Basic Volleyball Rules 6 players on the floor at any one time - 3 in the front row and 3 in the back row Maximum of 3 hits per side Points are made on every serve for winning team of rally (rally-point scoring). Player may not hit the ball twice in succession. (A block is not considered a hit.) 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. It is legal to contact the ball with any part of a player s body. It is illegal to catch, hold or throw the ball. A player cannot block or attack a serve from on or inside the 10-foot line. After the serve, front-line players may switch positions at the net. Matches are made up of sets; the number depends on level of play. 3-set matches are 2 sets to 25 points and a third set to 15. Each set must be won by two points. The winner is the first team to win 2 sets. 5-set matches are 4 sets to 25 points and fifth set to 15. The team must win by 2 unless tournament rules dictate otherwise. The winner is the first team to win three sets. Basic Volleyball Rule Violations Rule violations that result in a point for the opponent When serving, the player steps on or across the service line as while making contact with the ball. Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully. Ball-handling errors. Contacting the ball illegally (double touching, lifting, carrying, throwing, etc.) Touching the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. When blocking a ball coming from the opponent s court, it s illegal to contact the ball when reaching over the net if both your opponent has not used 3 contacts AND they have a player there to make a play on the ball. When attacking a ball coming from the opponent s court, contacting the ball when reaching over the net is a violation if the ball has not yet broken the vertical plane of the net.
Crossing the court centerline with any part of your body is a violation. Exception: if it is the hand or foot. In this case, the entire hand or entire foot must cross for it to be a violation. Serving out of rotation/order. Back-row player blocking (deflecting a ball coming from the opponent) when, at the moment of contact, the back-row player is near the net and has part of his/her body above the top of the net. This is an illegal block. Back-row player attacking a ball inside the front zone (the area inside the 3M/10-foot line) when, at the moment of contact, the ball is completely above the net. This is an illegal attack. Basic Volleyball Court USA The court diagram shows the official volleyball indoor specifications. The official indoor court dimension is 9 meters by 18 meters with an attack line 3 meters from the center line. PALS Program "Skills" Program Planning Common Errors Causes Corrections Knowledge of the basic fundamental skills of volleyball, common errors, and suggested corrections will enable a coach to provide efficient and effective teaching and coaching strategies for every athlete. The following are described: serving, passing (forearm underhand passing), setting (overhead passing), attack options (hitting/spiking), blocking (from attack and defend positions), and defensive skills (rolling & sliding). One skill will be added per week in preseason and we will build on each skill during the season. Skill: Serving
Serving is the first weapon that can generate an immediate point, begin a game, or ignite an offense. A well-placed serve (whether to a weak passer, at the setter, at the quick attacker, or to a weak formation) that is also difficult to pass puts the opponent at a disadvantage. Focus on correct technique and strive for success. In addition, always serve to score points, NOT just to get the ball into the opponent s court. Keywords (Floater): Keywords (Topspin): 90º- 90º (tossing and hitting arm) 1/2 turn Contact through the center of ball Toss two-hand underhand Follow through (6 o clock to 12) Toss above head Toss (in front)-step-hit Toss-step-hit Open hand facing net Contact below center of ball Lift ball ` Snap wrist as extending arm Common errors for floater: 1. Error-cause-correction: cannot serve ball over net. Start close to net and throw ball over net. Gradually move back and try adding full arm swing and possibly a step. 2. Error-cause-correction: ball served in net. Step may be too long, toss too low, toss too far in front or step eliminated. 3. Error-cause-correction: ball served out. Shorten follow through. Ball toss needs to be closer to body. Hit through ball, not under ball. 4. Error-cause-correction: ball spinning, not floating. Ball contact should be in middle of ball with no wrist snap. Toss ball in front and not above or behind head. Skill: Passing (Forearm Underhand) Accurate and consistent passing can result in an aggressive multiple attacks. Be sure that players are in the ready position preparing to execute the proper technique before the serve and during a rally.
The athlete must face and focus on the oncoming ball. Ensure that the athlete s arms and hands are in the correct position with wrists together. The legs are a little further than shoulder width apart with feet parallel. The ball is contacted on the forearms. Upon contact, the athlete maintains a stationary straight-arm position so that the ball rebounds off the lower part of the forearms and is directed to the target. The knees are extended to raise the arms forward upon contact. Straightening the legs completes the pass; the arms are behind the ball, and weight is transferred in the direction of the pass. Keywords: Wrists together (interlock fingers; hands together) Feet parallel Arms straight Carry the ball Arms slightly away from chest Extend knees forward Arms pointed downward about 45 Follow through to target Common errors for passing: 1. Error-cause-correction: ball not getting to net. Get closer to ball and use more legs. 2. Error-cause-correction: ball to low. Angle arms away from body; arms and legs follow through at same time. 3. Error-cause-correction: ball too tight to net. Use minimal arm motion; check angle of platform. 4. Error-cause-correction: ball passed to left side of court Contact ball more on right side of the center of body; follow through toward target. Drills introducing the proper setting technique: a. Toss ball above head and catch. (Each player stands in correct setting position by straddling a line, preferably the attack line or end line.) 1) Toss ball above the head and catch ball with hands in correct setting position. 2) Toss ball above the head: perform 1/2 turn; repeat and perform full 360-degree turn 3) Toss ball in different directions and catch ball with hands in correct setting position. 4) Toss ball above the head: perform quick-quick (complete half turn and back to position) Toss two-handed underhand between players (hands and body in correct setting position). Toss ball two-handed underhand; partner catches ball with hands in correct setting position. Progression for Training Setters (Coach at net; setters receive passes when in left back, right back and center back positions and sets to LF and RF.) Skill: Attack/ Hitting 1) Technique training 2) Training for setter to move into position 3) Training for sets near the net in front court (coach in backcourt: LB, CB, & RB) 4) Training for backcourt sets
(Hitting) Options There are several attack options that can be effectively performed in a game. An attacker should be able to hit the following: shots off the block (using the hands), high sets, low sets, sets off the net, off-speed shots, tipping, and a variation of play sets including back court hitting options. Providing a great deal of practice and repetition of each will depend on the age and ability of the athletes. Ensure the fundamental technique of hitting is effective and efficient so that it can be performed at a high level during competition. With regard to spiking, the athlete must first be able to demonstrate the spiking motion when on the floor (with modified and full arm swing). Second phase is arm swing, which is started with both arms at side of body. Arms are taken straight back and then thrust forward and immediately up. Third phase includes athlete jumping and spiking. As the athlete begins to jump, her spiking arm is raised with elbow shoulder high. At the top of jump, the elbow leads as the arm is extended and wrist snaps so that the heel of the athlete s hand contacts the ball and follows through. The athlete must land softly and be in control of the landing. This is a high jump, not a long jump. Fourth phase the athlete uses only the step-close (right-left for right handers and left-right for left handers) or step 2 and 3 of the modified spiking approach. Fifth phase includes athlete using a full approach, take-off then completing the spiking motion and landing. Right hander (start right foot in front) should take left right-left or one step and stepclose approach. Left hander (start left foot in front) should take right left-right or one step and step-close. Keywords: Quarter turn Snap wrist Elbows up Hit shots Point to ball (non-hitting arm) Step, step-close (1, 2, 3 or left-right-left or Lead with elbow right-left-right) Extend and reach Common errors for hitting: 1. Error-cause-correction: ball hit in net. Ball is dropping too low before contact; ball also too far in front of body or contact too much on top of ball when snapping wrist. 2. Error-cause-correction: ball hit out. Causes are getting under the ball too far and not snapping wrist. 3. Error-cause-correction: ball hit wide. Elbow is dropped, or there is improper follow through. Check foot position on floor and foot position after ball contact.
4. Error-cause-correction: ball with no spin; Ball contact may be too low, follow through too low, or ball too much to right or left of body Skill Blocking Blocking Attack; Defend a well-timed and effective block diffuses an offensive attack. The athlete is near the net, moves into position with hands up quickly. Athlete focuses on the ball and jumps vertically so that maximum height is achieved when the ball is above net and contacted. Arms are raised and extended above the head; hands are close together with fingers open; wrists are in line with arms (wrist parallel), and hands are slightly forward. A firm and straight-arm position is maintained so that the ball rebounds off hands and is not struck. If possible, athlete reaches up and over the net with arms and hands pointed in a downward position for a rebound. The athlete lands facing the net while keeping the upper body in control and knees bent to absorb the shock. Depending upon whether right side or left is blocking will determine which hand should be turned inside. Keywords: Hands at shoulders Jump & extend Elbows forward Hands forward Wrists parallel Straighten arms Common errors for blocking: 1. Error-cause-correction: ball being blocked outside of court. Hands are facing outside of court. 2. Error-cause-correction: ball comes down in front of player. Arms are closer to net. Player is jumping late and not getting to the outside blocker. 3. Error-cause-correction: ball going between players (seam). Inside hands are not closing the hole in the block. 4. Error-cause-correction: not closing off enough area of court. Outside blocker is setting the block too far outside. Skill: Defensive Skills Defensive Skills Rolling; Sliding When the ball does not come directly at an athlete, it may be impossible to play the ball from a regular underhand passing standing position. The athlete still focuses on the ball and takes a step with the near foot in the direction of the oncoming ball. The body is extremely low when playing the ball.
To ensure that the athlete does not hurt himself/herself, the athlete will continue the momentum and either slide or roll out of the play. The goal is to get the ball up to the target and safely return to the ready position as quickly as possible. Keywords: Wrists together Read the set Arms straight Platform behind ball Relax and cushion Reach, kick-up and slide arm Common errors for defense: 1. Error-cause-correction: not getting to ball before it hits floor. Read the hitter/blocker and react after reading. 2. Error-cause-correction: ball coming up too low. Contact under the ball by staying low. 3. Error-cause-correction: ball not getting to target. Watch the ball rebound off arms. Stay low when playing the ball. 4. Error-cause-correction: missing ball when attacker hits ball off blockers hands. React to ball immediately when hitter attacks ball. Watch follow through of hitter and look at blockers hands Age Groups Names 7-8 Year olds (8 & Under) Pee Wees 9-10 Year Olds (10 & Under) ACE Elite 11-12 Year Olds (12 & Under) Legends ARTICLE 1 - MISSION The PAL Volleyball Club is the governing body organized under these bylaws to promote and support the sport of volleyball in Shelby County Goals of the PALS Volleyball Program is to develop individual players; organize team competition; develop teams that are competitive in the Memphis and Shelby County Region and at the national level; and provide education and assistance to the public regarding the sport of volleyball. The club is affiliated with the United States Association Volleyball (USAV) and remains a private organization responsible only to its membership. ARTICLE 2- MEETINGS 2.1 Schedule - General meetings, which are open to all members of the PALS will be scheduled as follows:
a. Informational meeting before tryouts. b. Meeting after tryouts and prior to the first game at which time the membership will vote on the slate of officers, discuss the first matches, solicit volunteers to work at the games, and collect USAV membership dues (15.00). Board meetings are held as needed from March - July and are open to all members. Special Board meetings may also be called at the request of the President. Board meeting location, date, and time will be posted on the PAL website. ARTICLE 3- COACHES 3.1 Coaching Credentials - The following criteria regarding coaches will apply: a. A review committee headed up by the Coaches' Liaison will interview or process through each potential coach and make recommendations to the Board. b. Coach will be certified as a junior USAV referee. c. Coach will have PAL Board approval. d. Coach will pass USAV background review every 2 years. e. Coach will attend IMPACT training once. ARTICLE 4 CONDUCTS OF PARTICIPANTS Player Expectations PRACTICE All practices are mandatory. Any absence should be communicated to the coach ASAP. Sickness or death in the family is the only reasons to miss a practice. Communication with your coach is key. If you are absent from school due to sickness, you cannot practice that day. Consequences of missing practices: 1st Unexcused absence = extended conditioning 2nd Unexcused absence = sitting out for a set 3rd Unexcused absence = sitting out for 2 sets 4th Unexcused absence = sitting out a match Tardiness (being late) to practice will not be tolerated. Late to practice includes not being fully dressed and ready at the appropriate time. This will be handled with extended conditioning. Players will dress alike for all practices (For example: All wear purple). No club gear or other school's gear will be permitted. If the shirt you wear to practice is not Starling Volleyball Club it will need to be turned inside out. NOTE: All practices will be closed. Only players, coaches, managers, or administrators will be allowed in the gym. Player focus is much better and more improvement is made when there are not distractions from third parties sitting in stands/ bleachers
GAMES Players will arrive at the gym 1 hour prior to game time. Late arrivals will be handled the same as practices. Players 30 minutes late will be required to sit out for the match. No player is permitted to leave until all games are finished and you have been dismissed by the coach. Do not ask to leave early. Players will behave appropriately at all times. There will be no taunting, rude, or disrespectful behavior to another team, officials, parents, or coaches. Players are required to have ALL jerseys in their bags for all games. Warm ups are to be worn before and after games. No exceptions. Players without their required gear must sit out for the match. All players will need volleyball shoes and black shorts for games. Hustle is expected at every practice and game. No one is entitled to a starting position for any reason. Positions on the court and on the team are earned PARTICIPATION All student athletes must abide by Starling Club policies found in the student hand book. Students must maintain good grades to be eligible to play. Progress reports will be submitted to the coach on a biweekly basis. Participation in any and all fundraising is MANDATORY. NOTEBOOKS Players will be responsible for maintaining a notebook throughout the season. This notebook is not to be shared with other players and is to be viewed only by the player, the coach, and their parents. This notebook MUST be in the player s bag at all times and is required at all games and practices. PROBLEMS/ISSUES Players and parents will work within the following guidelines if any problems arise during the season: Player has issues with another player a. Player to Captain b. Player to Coach Player has issue with Coach
a. Player to Coach b. Player to Coach and Parent c. Player to Head Coach and Parent Parent has issue with Coach a. Parent to Coach b. Parent to Head Coach First point of contact should be the player speaking to the coach. If your player has not spoken to the coaching staff first, please direct them to contact us. Parents are asked to respect the 24 Hour rule. This means that any concerns that a parent has can be brought to the coach no sooner than 24 hours after the match. Breaking of the 24 hour rule will result in the player sitting for the next match. Parents understand that playing time and level of play is at the discretion of the coaching staff. Any concerns of this matter will be addressed directly to the Head Coach in a mutually professional manner. Any student receiving In School Suspension (ISS) will be required to sit out an entire match. Any student receiving Out of School Suspension will be dismissed from the team. ARTICLE 5-All Star Selection Process All All-star & Travel team selections should be in by July 1 st All-Star nominations should be made on-line. Forms may be e-mailed or faxed if requested by a coach. I. VOLLEYBALL COMMITTEE: Shall be composed of the regional Volleyball Committee members ( Head Coaches of each age group). These committees will meet together at a time called by the Chairperson of the Volleyball Committee. The chairperson is the Volleyball Administrator. The committee will select 20 players to represent their age groups. The positions for players to be selected are as follows: 4 middle blockers, 6 outside hitters, 4 setters and 6 at-large.. The alternates will be listed in order of preference from first to last and will be designated as middle blocker, outside hitter, setter, or defensive specialist. II. VOLLEYBALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS: A committee member's responsibility is to screen the nominations for the All-Stars The selections will be made from player nominations submitted to the committee on/ or before July 1 st noon prior to the state volleyball tournament. Screening will be based on the following criteria:
The player must be a current PAL Member with all dues and fee paid. The Committee may name two athletes from the team to an All-Star team. Clarification: The Committee has the option of selecting two athletes from one team Any member coach in good standing may nominate as many players from any school as desired. The current head coach must be contacted for approval of the player being selected as an All-Star. Coaches should be aware that the nominated athlete MUST ATTEND the first meeting of the All-Stars with the officials as well as all workout sessions and the All-Star game. Athletes who cannot commit to this should not be considered for nomination. IV. CHAIRPERSON OF THE VOLLEYBALL COMMITTEE: Will call meetings for all committees at the State Volleyball Tournament, collect the final selections of all committees and give them to the Executive Director for verification. V. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: These selected players will be notified in writing by the Executive Director. * ALTERNATES -- The use of alternates will be governed as follows: Alternates will be contacted in the order they are selected, if necessary. The first alternate will be asked to participate in the All-Star game; then the second alternate will be contacted, etc., until the list is complete for the position they are selected (middle blocker, outside hitter, setter, or defensive specialist). Official notification of an alternate will be made by the Executive Director. ARTICLE 6- CONDUCT OF PARENTS PARENT SUPPORT We the parents support for the volleyball program and we definitely want parents to be involved. Just like players have specific roles, parents have a specific role as well. We ask that all parents adhere to being parents and cheer for your daughter and her teammates. Leave the coaching to the coaches. This is critical for our program to reach our desired level of success this season. Parents understand that they may be called upon to assist during home games throughout the season as line judges, scoreboard operators, score book keepers, announcers, and/or concession stand workers. It takes the involvement of all parents for our team to be successful. Sign-ups will be held prior to the start of the season.