The rules of the National High School Federation will be followed with the following exceptions and clarifications.
A match consists of the first team to win two games. The first team to win two games receives one win in the division standings, and the loser receives one loss.
A third game will be played regardless of the outcome of the first two games in regular-season matches only, giving an opportunity for more playing time for some players.
The first 2 games of all league and tournament matches are played to 25 points. The third game is played to 15 points. A team must win by two points. There is no cap for any game.
Coaches have the option to allow players with limited ability in the “B” match to serve a maximum distance of 5 feet inside the end line, for underhand serves only. If a “B” player serves overhand, or with any technique other than underhand, she must serve from the legal end line.
As of October 2014, schools may use any NFHS-approved balls of their choice. The home team supplies warm-up balls.
An official scorer should be provided by the home team, and should keep official score sheets for each game of the match.
No line judges or umpires are used during the regular season (as of October 2013).
Visiting teams have adequate warm-up time on the court — a 6-6-3-minute warm-up prior to all “A” and “B” matches, with both teams serving at the same time.
As of June 2010, the net height is 7-4¼ ft.
MHSAA rules are followed regarding noisemakers and unsportsmanlike conduct.
Rally scoring and the let serve have been used since 2004.
There is a maximum of 2 timeouts per team per game.
The libero position is not used in league matches, due to scorekeeping complications.
As of October 2012, street shoes are not to be worn as game shoes.
