Time out and Delays
19. Time out
19.1 Definition
a time out is a break during a game called by either team, with a duration of 60 seconds.
19.2 Number of time outs
a team is permitted two time outs per set.
19.3 Request for timeouts
a team may called a time out when the ball is not in play and before the referee blows his/her whistle and signaling that the serve proceeds ( Picture 7 picture 4)
19.4 Improper requests
A time out is not allowed :
A ) When the ball is still in play or when the referee signals the start of a serve.
B ) Calling one timeout more than the amount allocated to the team per set. (Rule 19.2) (Rule 20.1)
20. Delays to the game
20.1 Types of delay
A ny delay of game is considered rude behavior and is considered when :
A ) Delaying entrance to the playing field after the referee’s orders to commence play.
B ) Calling more timeouts then the amount allocated to the team (Rule 19.4)
C ) Time wasting during a match.
20.2 Sanction for a delay
20.2.1 The first delay of game will be a warning.
20.2.2 The second and subsequent delay of games will result in a delay penalty and the opposition gaining a point.
21. Exceptional game delays
21.1 Injury
21.1.1 If an accident occurs resulting in an injury, the referee will stop the match immediately and replay the point.
21.1.2 An injured player may receive treatment for up to five minutes per set. The referee is the only person who has the right to allow treatment to an injured player. The referee can allow the medical staff to enter the playing field and treat the injured player, or may allow the injured player to leave the playing field and receive treatment. The referee will blow his whistle to resume play, and only the injured player can inform the referee if he/she can continue. If after five minutes the injured player can not continue, then the team forfeits the game, and the technical team will make the decision if he/she can continue play or not in later games. (Rule 7.4.3 and 9.1)
The timing starts when the referee allows the medical team to examine the injured player .
21.2 External interference
if so happens that outside interference disrupts the game, the game will stop and will continue replaying that point .
21.3 Prolonged interference
If any unexpected interference occurs and does not allow the game to continue, then the referee #1 or any event staff may call an end to the game.
21.3.1 If one interruption lasts for less than four hours, then the game resumes from the same score before the interruption.
21.3.2 if there is one interruption lasting four hours or more, the game will restart from the beginning.
22. court switches and intevals
22.1 Court switches
Both teams change sides after the scores of both team add up and is divisible by six .
22.2 Intervals
22.2.1 Intervals are given after the completion of a (matches of more than one set) with a 5 minute period. If the match goes to a 3 rd set, the coin toss will occur after that interval.(Rule 18.1)
22.2.2 When teams change sides, they are allowed a 30 second rest period. This only occurs with matches having more than one set. (Rule 22.1). I n singles set matches, there are no rest periods between sets . (Rule 7.1.3)
22.2.3 If any officiating crew forgets to authorize a change of sides after scores divisible by six, but remembers it after, then, teams do change sides, with the score divisible by six still being a factor of changing sides.
23. MISCONDUCT
A ny form of behavior that is considered unacceptable to any other player, officiating crew, or audience member.
23.1 Categories
23.1.1 Showing a lack of sportsmanship, for example, arguing and/or raising one’s voice over a disagreement, etc.
23.1.2 Displaying rude behavior and looking down upon any of the athletes, officiating crew, or audience member.
23.1.3 Opposing the referee’s call and insult and disrespecting the referee
23.1.4 Displaying aggressive behavior and deliberately hurting someone else
23.2 Sanctions
Punishments will be imposed to athletes displaying poor behavior. Referee #1 will impose punishment(s) as he/she sees fit, and will be note it for further matches.
23.2.1 Misconduct warning
Is issued when a player displays unsportsmanlike behavior .
23.2.2 Misconduct penalty
Is issued when a player displays rude or unsportsmanlike behavior. The whole team is penalized and the opposing team gains a point .
23.2.3 Expulsion
Is issued after subsequent warnings and penalties. The player is forced to leave and the team forfeits the game
23.3 Sanction scale
The repetition of rude behavior by a single player is punishable through the scale of sanctions. a player can be punished by more than a red card .
23.4 any rude behavior during the interval of sets
MISCONDUCT BEFORE AND BETWEEN SETS
Any inappropriate behavior before the match and in between sets. It can have an effect on the following set, according to the referee’s call.