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volleyBallers of Exton Events and Recreations (BEER)

 COED 6s Rules


MATCH FORMAT

  • Time permitting: Best of 5 (first 3 to 25,  last two sets to 15).  All matches 1 hour 30 minutes.

TEAM REQUIREMENTS (Co-Ed Sixes)

  • Minimum 1 female and maximum 4 males on the court at all times.
  • Only 2 males in the front row may attack. (Lineups with 3 male hitters in the front row are not allowed.)

ROTATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Machine liberoing is not allowed — all players must rotate through every position.
  • A libero may be used for a back-row player only, but the corresponding front-row player must come off the court during those 3 rotations.

TIME-OUTS

  • 1 time-out per game.

ATTACK & CONTACT RULES

  • If there is more than one contact on a side, a female must touch the ball before a male can legally attack above the net.
  • Any contact of the ball over the plane of the net is considered an attack (whether or not the player leaves their feet)
  • A defensive block does not count as one of the three allowable contacts.
  • The serve may not be blocked or attacked.
  • Serves that hit the net and go over are legal.
  • Open-hand receives are allowed on serve receive and first contact.
  • A player may touch but may not completely cross over the centerline with their foot.
  • At the second hit of the team, the ball may contact various parts of the body consecutively, provided that the contacts occur during one action, and the ball is next touched by a teammate. 

GENERAL RULES

  • USA VOLLEYBALL Rules  apply unless otherwise stated.
  • Official ball: Molten Flistatec or Pro Touch (unless both captains agree otherwise).
  • Under the net or net touching.  Is not allowed at any time! (For player safety regardless of whether the ball hit the ground first players are to never go under the net or into the net during or after the a play).

REFEREES

  • Some leagues will have referee and some will be self refereed.
  • Captains are responsible for recording the results of their game in the Teamlinkt App
  • Our team will monitor all courts during the playoffs and will be available for any and all questions, concerns, or discrepancies that may arise.
  • Honor calls are accepted and appreciated.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

  • These leagues are set for the BB and A/AA level of play as determined by BEER.
  • If a player is deemed significantly higher than the BB or A/AA level, and it creates a health or safety risk, that player will be asked to remain “grounded.”
    • Grounded = the player will not be allowed to attack the ball above the plane of the net.

SPORTSMANSHIP

  • The purpose of this league is to have fun.
  • Games may become intense, but players are expected to stay competitive while maintaining good sportsmanship.
  • Any behavior deemed unacceptable by staff may result in suspension and/or ejection from the league.

FORFEITS

  • If your team must forfeit, contact management to see if subs are available within the league to cover the match.
  • Subs must be approved by management prior to match start (see Player Eligibility).
  • A team that forfeits will be charged the referee fees for that match.

PLAYOFFS

  • Depending on on the count of team and gym space all eligible team will make the playoffs.
  • The league will be split into Gold and Silver brackets for the final two weeks.
  • Players must have played at least two regular season matches to be playoff eligible.
  • Playoff format (may vary depending on court availability):
    • Best of 5 - First 4 sets to 25, 1 set to 15...no cap