RULES & REGULATIONS

Know the game. Play it right.

Grass Volleyball

Grass Rules

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A Net is a Net

If you contact any portion of the net during play, it is a fault.

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Antennae

The standards (poles) are the antennae. If the ball touches or passes over the poles, it is out.

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Court Boundary

Entering any adjacent court that is scheduled for competition during play is a fault.

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Finger Action Over Net

No finger action over the net, including redirecting on a block, tipping, etc.

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Hand Setting

Beach standards apply for hand setting, noting that spin is a possible indicator of a double, but it is NOT inherently a double. There is NO RULE if a ball spins X number of times that it is a double.

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No Open-Hand Serve Receive

Open-hand receive on a serve is not allowed.

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Hard Driven Ball

Finger action (beach dig) allowed for first contact on a hard-driven ball. Hard-driven is defined as a ball you don't have time to think about.

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Under the Net

If a player goes under the net during play, it is not a fault, unless contact is made that interferes with the player's ability to play the ball.

SPORTSMANSHIP

PLAYER CONDUCT

All players are expected to demonstrate and good sportsmanship. Unsportsmanlike conduct — including taunting opponents, or aggressive behavior — will result in a warning. Repeat offenses may lead to ejection from the tournament without a refund.

Captains are responsible for the behavior of their team. All disputes should be handled calmly and directed to the tournament director for final resolution.

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POOL PLAY

Teams are seeded into pools. Every team plays each pool opponent. Records determine bracket seeding.

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BRACKET PLAY

Single or double elimination brackets based on pool results. Win or go home.

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DIVISIONS

Multiple divisions from recreational to competitive. Play at the level that fits your team.

READY TO COMPETE?

Now that you know the rules, sign up for our next tournament and put your skills to the test.