POSH Fall Sand Volleyball League 4v4

Sand Volleyball Rules (AVP Guidelines) This tournament will follow the rules established by the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), which are widely recognized in professional beach volleyball. Below is a summary of key AVP rules as they apply to 4v4 play: 1.

Scoring:

- Matches are typically played in a best-of-three format.

- The first two sets are played to 21 points, and the third set, if needed, is played to 15 points.

- A team must win by 2 points, with no cap on the maximum score. 2.

Service and Rotation:

- Teams alternate serves after each rally, with players serving from behind the end line.

- Players must serve from behind the end line but may serve from any position along it.

- Rotation is required after each side-out, ensuring that all players participate in serving and in all positions on the court. 3.

Blocking and Attacking:

- A block counts as the first of the three allowed touches. The same player may legally touch the ball again immediately after a block.

- Attacks can be made from any height, and an open-hand hit (spike) is permitted.

- Back-row players are allowed to attack from behind the 10-foot line. 4.

Court Boundaries: - The ball is considered "in" if it lands on the line or inside the court boundaries.

- If the ball touches any part of the boundary line, it is ruled as "in." 5.

Touch Rules:

- Teams are allowed a maximum of three consecutive touches to return the ball over the net.

- Players cannot make consecutive contacts (no double touches), except during a block.

- Open-hand tipping (softly hitting the ball over the net with the fingertips) is not permitted in AVP play. 6.

Net Rules: - Players must avoid touching the net during play. A net touch results in a fault and a point for the opposing team.

- Players may reach over the net to block or attack the ball, but they cannot interfere with the opponent's play on the ball. 7.

Weather Conditions: - Sand volleyball is often played in varying weather conditions, including wind and sun. Players should be prepared for these elements, which can affect the ball's flight and overall play.

Tournament Format - Pool Play: Teams will be divided into pools where they will compete in round-robin matches.

- Elimination Rounds: The top teams from each pool will advance to a single-elimination bracket to determine the tournament champions.

- Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top teams in each division. Lululemon Swag