Sand League Rules

Sub Rules:

  1. During League Games:
    • At least one of the players on the roster must participate in the game for it to count. If both players are unable to play, it will be counted as a forfeit
  2. End-of-Season Tournament (Last day):
    • Only players on your final roster may participate in the tournament.
    • Please use the Contact Us page on the elevate volleyball website to make any roster changes prior to the tournament

General Rules:

  • Teams will play one or two matches each night. Matches are best 2 out 3 sets, first two games are to 21, win by two, third set to 15.
  • Games are capped at 23 and 17
  • A net touch is illegal at all times. There is no continuation.
  • No open hand tips. Pokes and knuckles are legal
  • Lifts, prolonged contact, or a catch are illegal.
  • Doubles are not allowed on any contact, unless the ball is hard driven. Double contacts are not allowed in serve receive
  • Let Serves are legal.
  • A block is counted as a team hit. You can directional block.
  • Foot Digs are legal.
  • Setting Over:
    • When the ball is set into the opponents’ court, the setter’s shoulders must be “Squared Up” or Perpendicular to the line of flight of the ball.
      • Intent to set: Setting the ball to your teammate and the ball accidentally goes over the net (or is carried over by a gust of wind), is legal and play continues, however, the double contact rule still applies to the set
  • Side Changes: Teams should switch sides of the court after every 7 points in games to 21 or more, and every 5 points for games to 15.