Rules of the Game FAQ
What's the role of the setter 01/02, M1/M2, OPP/RS, and DS?
What are the basic scoring rules?
Club volleyball games are rally scoring and best of 3 sets played to 25. If a 3rd set is required, it is played to 15. Only if you are in a pool of 3, you will sometimes play 3 sets to 25 regardless of who won the first 2 sets. This is not often but does sometimes happen at smaller tournaments.
How are subs decided?
By the coach, any player except the libero can sub in for anyone in the match, but once they have subbed in or out for a player at a certain position, they can only sub in again for that same player at the same position for the rest of the set.
Setter: Main contributor to the offense (team quarterback). Vocal leader.
O1: Strongest outside, lead attacker, go-to hitter, primary passer, reads the opponents defense and calls out hitters, blocking.
O2: 2nd outside, Blocking, primary passer, consistent hitting.
M1: Strongest middle, blocking, first line of defense, continuous movement, lots of eye work and reading the opponent's setter.
M2: 2nd middle, continuous movement, getting up in the air to hold blockers, lots of eye work and reading opponent's setter.
OPP/RS: Balance of both defense and offense, key blocking position of opponent's outside.
Libero: primary passer, ready to take 2nd ball out of system, vocal leader, relentless pursuit.
DS: Defense specialist, defense and sometimes a back row attacker.
How do liberos work?
The libero is allowed to replace any player in a back-row position only. Replacements involving the libero are not counted as regular substitutions. These replacements are unlimited, but there must be a rally (which can include a play over) between two libero replacements. All Libero transactions must be made behind the 10ft line.
What's the difference between a 4/2, 5/1, and 6/2?
4/2 - 4 hitters and 2 setters
5/1 - 5 hitters and 1 setter
6/2 - 6 hitters and 2 setters
Why is my child the "better" Middle and starting back row?
M1 will mainly start in the back row in either position 5 or 6. Coaches will rotate these starting positions from game to game in order to find a lineup that works best with the opponent.
Resources & Links
This page is your quick-access guide to the essential tools and platforms we use throughout the season. From tournament schedules and practice locations to registration software, recruiting tools, and information regarding mandatory USAV Academy requirements—you’ll find everything you need to stay organized, informed, and ready to support your athlete.
Training Links for National/Regional Teams
Line Judging:
Reffing Information
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For those of you who are new to being a club parent, or as a reminder for all parents, your team will be the “work team” 1-2 times per day of play at a tournament and the team will be required to have 2 line judges, 1 scorekeeper (the book), 1 scoreboard (the flip score board), 1 libero tracker, 1 down ref, and a coach or rostered member must do a job at the table or be the down ref (which is near the table and able to monitor the table).
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5 players and 1 coach are needed to be working at each set.
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USAV sanctioned events and their AAU Chaperone (or coach) for AAU sanctioned events to help at the table. A coach may enlist the help of a rostered adult (which means they have their USAV Chaperone (or coach) membership for USAV sanctioned events and their AAU Chaperone (or coach) for AAU sanctioned events to help at the table.
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Reminder, no one can do a job other than scoreboard unless they are a coach or the player and/or chaperone fully understands how to do this job – the videos below will give the full instructions.
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There isn’t a course to pass for AAU ref courses so just be sure the team members and/or chaperone watch the videos.
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We have an important job as the work team and this reflects on the club if you do not do your job well, so please take this seriously.
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Be sure to email justin@wpvc.org if your coach has asked to add you as a chaperone (not every team will have one) so you get rostered; generally, there can be only 1 chaperone per team on the roster. A chaperone needs to have an eligible membership and then they can get rostered. This will allow them to help the coach and to work while the team is the “work team” when needed.
Steps to check to see if you are Eligible & to register for the courses:
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Go to www.wpvc.org and log into your SportsEngine account – upper right-hand corner
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Then go to the upper right and click on your personal SE icon
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Then click on My SportsEngine
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Next go to the left-hand side of the page and choose household
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Once in household, choose the person’s name who needs to do the USAV ref courses
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Then go to “view details” on the bottom of the USAV membership details
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Does the membership show Eligible? And does it show Assigned to Winter Park Volleyball Academy? If it doesn’t, then complete any missing items and if you have questions contact the office for assistance.
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Once you show as Eligible, then you can do your Ref Courses. To start those once in the view details you will see USAV Academy on the upper right side
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Then the first time in you will get a welcome screen – after reading this, choose “continue to my dashboard”: Click the course icons to launch them. In the left navigation bar, click the Content Library to select and enroll in your courses. As you complete your courses, your achievements will be found under Certificates.
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In the Content Library choose the first course “FL 22_150 Tournament Officiating Team Instructions for Coaches” – this will lead to all courses that the players and coaches will need to have access to
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You can start the course and then your dashboard will keep up with the progress on all courses
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Let your coach know what courses you have completed. As only certified players will be allowed to do those referee responsibilities.
Mandatory for all WPVC Players
Due by: November 11th for boys and Dec 9th for girls
Every player needs:
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Have their USAV membership show Eligible and linked to WPVC
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If you will turn 18 years old on or before 8/31/23 you must do the Safesport course – do this now as we can’t roster you without it
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To complete the USAV Ref Courses: ALL ARMOUR/ELITE TEAMS MUST DO
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Each team needs to have multiple people who know how to do every ref assignment. Your coach may assign players to ref certification requirements.
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EVERY TEAM WILL HAVE A COACH WHO KNOWS HOW TO DO EVERYTHING.
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Every player must complete FL23_013 – Jr. Line Judge
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If you are going to keep the SCORE BOOK, you must complete FL 23_014 Jr. Qualified Scorer Training
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If you are going to be a DOWN REF, you must complete FL23_012 Jr. Second Referee
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If you are going to be a Libero Tracker, you must complete FL23_015 Jr. Libero Tracker
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Once finished let your coach know what courses you are certified to work in
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Tournament and Schedule Links
Useful Software & Apps
Use Mindbody to easily manage your payment methods and register for camps or private lessons. It's your go-to platform for handling all billing and scheduling needs with WPVC.
WPVC uses SportsRecruits, a powerful platform designed to help athletes navigate the college recruiting process. Our recruiting coordinators will share more details with each team and schedule meetings to guide families through the tools and support we offer along the way.
