Volleyball Rules - Rule 9 During Play

According to rule 9.1, where should the team benches be located in relation to the net?

• Closer to the net than the attack line extended

• On the attack line extended

• In the substitution zone

• Behind the end line of the court

Who is the only team member allowed to stand during play?

• The head coach

• The libero

• The team captain

• The referee

According to rule 9.2, where should electronic devices be located during the match?

• Near the team bench

• On the referee stand

• In a non-playable area or a safe distance from the court

• On the scorer's table

What is the protocol for teams changing courts between sets?

• The referee blows the whistle and signals for the teams to switch courts

• The team captains decide which court to play on

• The team with the most points gets to choose the court

• The referee tosses a coin and the winning team chooses the court

According to rule 9.3, when is the ball considered dead?

• When it lands out of bounds

• When it hits the ceiling

• When it touches the referee

• When it is caught by a player

How many ways are there for the ball to be out of bounds?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

What happens if a ball strikes the ceiling during play?

• The team that hit the ball into the ceiling loses the point

• The team that didn't hit the ball into the ceiling loses the point

• The ball is dead and a replay is granted

• The ball is dead and the point is awarded to the opposing team

What should the referee do if their whistle goes off inadvertently?

• Grant a replay if the whistle affected the outcome of the play

• Award the point to the opposing team

• Ignore the whistle and let the play continue

• Stop the play and restart from the previous point

What are some examples of faults that can cause the referee to stop play?

• Multiple contact, net fault, and injury

• Out of bounds, foot fault, and ball handling error

• Illegal substitution, delay of game, and unsportsmanlike conduct

• Equipment malfunction, crowd interference, and incorrect rotation

What does rule 9.3 state about the sound of the referee's whistle?

• The sound of the whistle creates a dead ball

• The sound of the whistle indicates a point for the serving team

• The sound of the whistle indicates a replay

• The sound of the whistle has no effect on the play