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2023-2024 AAU Beach Volleyball Rules & Regulations
AAU Volleyball is conducted under the AAU Code, AAU Volleyball Handbook, and the current playing rules of USA Volleyball, as modified by the AAU National Executive Committee.
HIGHLIGHTED PLAYING RULES
The AAU Junior Beach Volleyball Tour will utilize the USA Beach Volleyball Rules of Competition; see the following highlighted playing rules for this season.
- Rally Scoring: 2 games to 21, with third game to 15 (if necessary) or 1 game to 28 (rally scoring)
- Block counts as a contact
- No Open hand dinks/tips
- One Toss per serve
- Players may not "set" the ball or contact the ball with finger action in an attempt to play the ball when receiving the serve.
- Any contact with any part of the net by a player's body is a violation.
- Players handling the ball must set the ball in direction they are facing or directly behind them (shoulders squared) when returning the ball over the net.
- Side Changes in multiples of seven (7) when the set goes to 21 or 28. Side changes in multiples of five (5) when the set goes to 15.
- Time-Outs:
- Each team is allowed one time-out per set.
- In addition, one technical time-out is allowed per each set of 21 to 28 points. The technical time-out is not awarded to each team, but rather a shared time- out when the total combined score is reached. During games 1 and 2 that are played to 21 points the technical time-out is taken when the combined score reaches 21. There is no technical time-out in a set of 15 points. For single sets to 28 points, the technical time-out is taken when the combined score reaches 28.
- Active coaching is is allowed during side changes, time-outs and in between sets and matches. The coach may not enter the court. The interaction must take place during the time allowed when players change sides of the court and play must immediately begin after the side change. (Updated 10/21)
- For the 10U division ONLY, all contacts that are hit overhand are considered a driven ball. The first contact may be received with multiple contacts (on the same attempt) or may take the ball with an open hand or set. (Updated 10/21)
- For the 10U division, servers my step onto the court to serve.
- Athletes may wear socks or sand socks during competition.
NET HEIGHTS
- Boys 18, 16, 15: Net Height - 8';
- Boys 14: Net Height - 7'4"
- Boys 12, 10: Net Height- 7';
- Girls 18, 16, 15, 14: Net Height - 7'4"
- Girls 12, 10: Net Height - 7';
PLAYING COURT
- All Divisions: 16 m x 8 m (52' 6" x 26' 3")
UNIFORMS
- Uniforms are not required but are encouraged. All athletes are required to wear a top, for girls it must cover the midsection when standing, and bottoms such as spandex, shorts, or leggings. No bikinis will be permitted for any team. For boys, it must be a tank top or t-shirt that covers the midsection when standing , and bottoms such as board shorts or athletic shorts. No brief type swim wear or trunks will be allowed.
- Each player must have club representation identifiable by name or logo on the their top or bottom. Team club designation must always be visible to spectators and coaches during the match.
- It is highly recommended for clubs to have athletes wear shorts/leggings and tank tops/sport performance tops or t-shirts during competitions.
- Bikini TOPS OR BOTTOMS are not allowed to be played in.
