Volleyball

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The rules of Volleyball Canada (VC) shall govern play at the LESAA Division Tournaments with the following exceptions:

• Participants
• • Team Composition: Teams can carry an unlimited amount of players on their roster.
  • For schools with “A” and “B” Teams: "A" teams must carry at least 12 players during the division tournament.  If an "A" team comes to a tournament with less than 12 players, their games will be forfeited.  If an injury or an unforeseen departure from a player occurs during the tournament, the team does not need to fill in their roster spot.  If an "A" team makes a final, 12 players must be on the roster.
• Equipment
• • Jersey numbers do not need to be between 1 and 20.
  • The type of ball is not restricted to the Tachikara SIX.VC or the MIKASA S2000.
  • The net height will be set at 2.20m for Sr. Boys and 2.15m for Girls, Sr. Rec and Jr. Divisions.
• Procedure
• • Warm-up: Teams will receive up to 5 minutes on the court before each game.
  • Time-outs: Teams can use up to two time-outs per set. There are no technical time-outs.
  • Substitutions: Coaches cannot make substitutions in the first set, except for injury. In the second set, coaches can only make substitutions for those players who played the entire first set. In the third set, up to 12 substitutions can be made. There are no liberos to be used in LESAA tournaments.
  • Fair Play: LESAA strongly encourages coaches to get every player into every match (not set).
  • Specialization: As with 14U Volleyball Canada rules, setter specialization is permitted at Sr. Competitive level but not recommended.
• Playing Actions
• • Execution of the Service: A second toss or release is permitted when performing an overhand serve. The players must let the ball hit the floor to be granted a second attempt.  If a player touches or catches the ball, they will lose the serve.
  • Step in on Serve: If there is less than 3 meters behind the service line, a player may step into the court with only 1 foot.  The drag foot (back foot), cannot enter the court until the ball has been served.
  • 5 Serve Maximum: When a player successfully serves 5 in a row, the team will rotate a full position.
  • Overhand Pass on Serve: Overhand pass on the serve is permitted.
• Tournament Format & Style of Play
• • Junior (Grade 4, 5, 6):
  • • Format: 4-on-4.  2-straight sets round robin. No playoffs.
    • Style: Triple Ball style of play. Ball is tossed to one of the two back row players in the case of 4-on-4. Players rotate on to serve and rotate off after the front right side position. No specialization. No other substitutions.
    • Only underhand serving.
  • Recreational Senior (Grade 7 and 8):
  • • Format: 4-on-4. 2-straight sets round robin. No playoffs.
    • Style: Players rotate on to serve and rotate off after the front right side position. No specialization. No other substitutions.
    • Only underhand serving.
  • Competitive Senior (Grade 7 and 8):
  • • Format: Pool round-robin play. Playoffs will be determined by round-robin results.
    • Style: Regular volleyball style of play for all competitive divisions.
    • Fair Play will apply to Senior Competitive Divisions:
    • • Any player on the starting scoresheet who does not start the first set must start the second set.
      • For teams with less than 12 players on the game roster, players who played the first set and who are starting the second set can be substituted at any time during the second set.
      • In the case of player safety, an Exceptional Substitution may be made. The injured/ill player may not return to the same set but may return to play in subsequent sets.
      • Clarification for rosters above 12: 12 different players must start either the first or second set.
      • No restrictions on who can play the third set (4th and 5th in 5 set games). Any player from the roster may start or be substituted.
      • A player who did not start the first set cannot be substituted out in the second set.
      • Substitutions in the 3rd set are paired and limited (one entry and one exit per player).
      • For an example of LESAA Fair Play, please click here.
• Rule Clarifications - Net and Centre Line
• • Reaching Beyond the Net:
  • • Blocking: a player may touch the ball beyond the net, provided that he/she does not interfere with the opponent's play before or during the latter's attack hit.
    • After an Attack Hit: a player is permitted to pass his/her hand beyond the net, provided that the contact has been made within his/her own space.
  • Penetration Under the Net:
  • • It is permitted to penetrate into the opponent's space under the net, provided that this does not interfere with the opponent's play.
  • Penetration into the Opponent's Court, Beyond the Centre Line:
  • • To touch the opponent's court with a foot (or feet) is permitted, provided that some part of the penetrating foot (feet) remains in contact with or directly above the centre line.
    • To touch the opponent's court with any part of the body above the feet is permitted provided that it does not interfere with the opponent's play.
    • A player may enter the opponent's court after the ball goes out of play.
    • Penetration into the opponent's free zone is allowed provided there is no interference with the opponent's play.
  • Contact with the Net/Posts:
  • • Contact with the net by a player between the antennae (standards if not installed), during the action of playing the ball, is a fault. The action of playing the ball includes (among others), take-off, hit (or attempt) and landing safely, ready for a new action.
    • Players may touch the post, ropes, or any other object outside the antennae, including the net itself, provided that it does not interfere with play. When the ball is driven into the net and causes it to touch an opponent, no fault is committed.
  • Players Faults at the Net When They:
  • • Touch the ball or an opponent in the opponent's space before or during the opponent's attack hit.
    • Interfere with the opponent's play while penetrating into the opponent's space under the net.
    • Place a foot (or feet) penetrating completely into the opponent's court.
  • A Player Interferes with Play By (amongst other infractions):
  • • Touching the net between the antennae or the antenna itself during his/her action of playing the ball.
    • Using the net between the antennae as a support or stabilizing aid.
    • Making actions which hinder an opponent's legitimate attempt to play the ball.
    • Catching/holding on to the net.

Any player close to the ball as it is played, and who is trying to play it, is considered in the action of playing the ball, even if no contact is made with it. However, touching the net outside the antenna is not to be considered a fault.

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Training and Coaching Resources

The following resources have been collected from various websites. The content included is to provide coaches with a starting point:

Triple Ball Resources & Basic Skills

• An Introduction to Triple Ball
• The Basics of Setting
• The Basics of Passing
• Serving Underhand
• Serving Overhand

Intermediate Skills

• Passing
• Setting
• Serving Underhand
• Serving Overhand
• Attacking
• Diving/Rolling

Drills

Please note that all of these drills can be modified to fit the skill level of your athletes. These are only sample drills. The best drills are the ones that promote high frequency touches.

• Setting: Fan Drill (Beginner)
• Setting: Different Angles
• Passing: WBS
• Passing: Medley
• Passing: Inside/Out
• Passing: Russian Passing Drill
• Passing: Butterfly
• Situational: Covering
• Situational: Scrap Drill
• Serving: Progression
• Game Like: 15 Point Game
• Game Like: Dunning Wash Drill
• Game Like: Chaos

Training Plans

• Sample Season Plan
• Sample Practice Plan
• Mental Training

Extracurricular Participation Permission Form 2022

In the event of a potential concussion or first aid incident

• First Aid Incident Report
• Tool to Identify A Suspected Concussion
• Flow Chart of LDSB Concussion Protocol

After a concussion has been diagnosed, return to complete:

• Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Play
• Documentation for Medical Examination
• Script for School Contact to parents when a Concussion Has Been Diagnosed

Information and background knowledge

• Concussion Management Procedures and Return to Learn to Physical Activity
• General Concussion Memo - 142
• Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies

All spectators at LESAA sanctioned events are expected to adhere to the following expectations:

• Students are number one.
• Participation and fun, not winning, are everything.
• Fans only cheer, coaches only coach, referees only referee.
• No yelling in anger.
• Respect the volunteer referees (often youth).
• No swearing.
• Set a proper example for good sportsmanship.

Coaches are encouraged to submit photos or videos of LESAA events online. By submitting a photo or video, you are confirming LDSB Freedom of Information (FOI) and Consents are in place.