Sand Volleyball

The Rules

1. You will play best two out of three sets to 15 points, and you must win by two points unless score gets to 20 points, then you can win by one point at 21.
2. Game will be forfeited if there are not at least three players on the court within five minutes of scheduled time.
3. Every player must show his or her current NECC Student ID before every game in order to play. Teams caught with players that are not NECC students will forfeit the game.
4. You can only be on one team. If you are caught playing on two teams, both teams will forfeit their last games.
5. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time to check in with the Intramural staff.
6. Turn in roster by 5 pm on date due to be put on the schedule.
7. Winners will receive t-shirts.

Playing the Game

• Service takes place from any position behind the backline boundary.
• The receiving team may only bump (forearm pass) or one-hand, close fist a serve. That is, the receiving team may NOT set or block a serve.
• Once a volley starts, a team gets three hits to return the ball over the net. A block does not count as a hit.
• A player may not step on or over the "line" under the net. This is for everyone's protection.
• A player may not hit the ball twice in succession.
• Players may NOT touch the net with any part of their bodies.
• The server may not block or spike.

Playing the Ball

• The ball must be allowed to break the plane of the net. A player may not go over the net to contact the ball on a block or hit.
• No "Carries"
• No two-handed spiking.
• Any ball that hits any part of the sidelines or end lines is IN.
• The ball may hit two players simultaneously, but it counts as two hits.
• When two opposing players commit fouls simultaneously, the point will be replayed.
• It will be Rally Scoring- meaning a point is awarded after every play.
• Let Serve- If a serve hits the net, it is still in play.
• Unlimited substitution- when in-serve position
• Coin toss to determine serving team – if it goes to a third set- coin toss will determine serving team
• Server must call out score before serving the ball