4-1-4 (NEW): Enables the use of a molded protective mask made of hard material during play
Rationale: creates continuity with other codes in the NFHS law.
7-1-1; 7-1-1 PENALTIES; 7-1-1 PENALTIES 2 (NEW); 9-9-1a (NEW); 10-3-7b: removes lack of rally/point punishment for failure to send a squad list during the pre-match conference and replaces the penalty with excessive delay (administrative yellow card).
Rationale:Deletes a double penalty for a late roster and an incorrect roster before the start of the match.
7-1-4a(1) & (2) NEW: Requires the team to correct the requested lineup if it lists the libero number that no member of the team is wearing.
Rationale: Provides continuity in enabling the correction of a clerical error (listing a number that no team member is wearing) in the starting position and in the libero position lineup.
12-2-6: Determines that the yellow card given to the head coach, assistant coach(s) or team bench will no longer require the head coach to remain seated, while maintaining that the red non-sporting behavior card will require the head coach to remain seated for the remainder of the match.
Rationale: Generates a penalty advancement by authorizing the official to threaten the head coach with a yellow non-sporting driving card without forcing the coach to stay seated for the remainder of the match.
Official Signal #15: Creates an official to move their forearms around each other with closed hands for signal substitution.
Rationale:Aligns with emerging trends in sport.
2020 – 21 VOLLEYBALL BIG EDITORIAL CHANGES
4-2-1e: eliminates the language of mascot size limitations and/or school names imposed on the uniform sleeve as part of the 2019-20 uniform rules updates.
10-3-6b, 10-3-6c, 10-3-6 NOTE (NEW): sets out the order of priority for exceptional replacement for the injured/ill player by aligning the terminology with Rule 10-4-3b.
2020-21 Changes to Volleyball Editorial
5-4-3c(22); 5-4-4b,c; 5-5-3b(20); 9-7 Fines 3; Rule 9 Excessive Map Delay (NEW)
2020-21 Emphasis Volleyball Points
- Bench Behavior/Sportsmanship
- Management of Non-Team Personnel
- Officials’ Communication
- Uniform Bottom Compliance
