NCAA Rule Changes for 2018

QUICK GLANCE: NCAA RULE CHANGES 2018-19

Here are highlights of the changes in rules for the 2018-19 seasons.

MAJOR RULE CHANGES

  • The libero jersey must be immediately recognized from all angles as clearly contrasting to the jersey of teammates.
  • Beginning in 2019, the jersey number must be of a color clearly in distinct contrast with the color of the jersey…irrespective of any border around the number.
  • Beginning in 2019, the jersey may contain a single conference logo.
  • The maximum time for intermission between sets 2 and 3 reduced to 5 minutes.
  • A libero may be added to the lineup sheet after submission…prior to first beckon for service...without penalty.
  • If a duplicate number was submitted for libero and another position, the lineup may be corrected prior to the first beckon for serve…without penalty.
  • Challenge Review System was changed…touch and in/out are now considered to be one reviewable challenge.
  • The attack line was added as a reviewable decision…limited to foot/feet contacting the line at take-off for a back row attack.
  • If match goes 5 sets, each team, is allowed one additional challenge.

SIGNIFICANT EDITORIAL CHANGES

  • Clarifies when a rally begins.
  • When sanctions are assessed between sets they are administered when teams are called onto the court for next set.
  • Defines the specific order and under what conditions an accepted challenge and sanctions are assessed.
  • Spells out teams no longer line up on end line at the end of the match.
  • The second referee duties during a CRS are defined.
  • Defines the scorer/assistant scorer responsibilities and procedures for receiving/entering/dissemination of lineup information.

POINTS OF EMPHASIS

  • Court markings must adhere to specifications described in rule 1…emphasizes procedures when they do not.
  • Emphasizes the importance of proper procedures for entering lineup information using computerized scoring.
  • Emphasizes the importance of the scorer and assistant scorer confirming the starting lineup.
  • Emphasizes the importance of officials controlling team bench behavior.
  • Emphasizes the use of CRS and the discretionary use thereof.
  • Emphasizes the requirement that jerseys must use Arabic numerals.