Parent Sideline Guide
Scoring
- Rally scoring: a point on every serve, regardless of who served
- Sets to 25 (must win by 2). Deciding set to 15.
- Match: best 2 of 3 or best 3 of 5
Rotations
- 6 positions, players rotate clockwise after winning a sideout
- Back-row players cannot attack from in front of the 10-foot line
- The libero (different jersey) plays only in the back row and can enter freely
Common Calls
| Call | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Point / Sideout | Rally over, point awarded |
| Lift / Carry | Ball rested too long in hands |
| Double contact | Ball hit two parts of body separately |
| Net violation | Player touched the net during play |
| Foot fault | Server stepped on the line before contact |
| In/Out | Line judges signal if ball was in or out |
Cheer for effort, not just kills. A great dig or a perfect pass is just as valuable as a kill.