Evolutions Volleyball Beach Rules
Scoring
- Rally scoring to 21 (1 point per sideout). Switch sides every 7 points.
- One point is awarded for each match won in the standings.
- Captains must record all game scores and hand in sheets before leaving the beach.
Game Time
- Games start at 6:00 pm. No games start after 8:00 pm.
Format
Round Robin: 3 teams per net.
- Team 1 vs. Team 2
- Team 2 vs. Team 3
- Team 1 vs. Team 3
- Repeat
The first 2 teams to arrive (Teams 1 & 2) start play. Forfeits = 1 point per win (up to 6). Mark winners & hand in score sheets. Last losing team brings in ropes at the end of the night.
Playoffs
Top 8 teams in each division qualify.
Weather
Volleyball is rarely cancelled. We won’t start in heavy rain, but once a game starts, it will be finished. Check the homepage or notice board for cancellations; emails will also be sent.
Serving
- Net serves are allowed (ball may touch the net on serve).
- One toss per service attempt.
- Server may serve from anywhere behind the baseline.
Beach Digs & Sets (First Contact)
- No double contact with fingers unless the ball is hard-driven (i.e., no realistic alternate play).
- Open-palm digs and momentary lifts are allowed on hard-driven balls.
- If not hard-driven, sets must be clean with no double contact.
Characteristics of the Hit
- The ball may contact any body part but must be hit (not caught/thrown).
- Multiple contacts allowed if simultaneous, or during hard-driven defense.
- During blocking, consecutive contacts by one or more blockers are allowed in one action.
Evolutions & EEVB Interpretation
Double hits are allowed on any first ball over the net if taken with open hands, as long as finger action is not used to control the ball’s direction.
Hands
Ball rotation alone does not define a fault. USAV/AVP/FIVB have loosened hand-setting calls to promote longer rallies. Players should still call their own mishandled sets.
Oversets
Deliberate oversets are illegal unless the ball travels forward or backward perpendicular to the player’s position. Unintentional oversets are legal.
No Open Hand Tips
For 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s only: one-handed finger placement (“dinks”) is a fault. Use a clean hit with straight, locked, or knurled fingers.
Net Ball
- Touching the net during play is a violation.
- You may pass under the net if you don’t interfere with opponents.
- Deliberately touching a ball driven into the net from the other side is a net violation.
Shanked Balls
Players may enter the opponent’s court to play a shanked ball if they don’t interfere. The ball must be played back into your side before crossing the net on the team’s allowed contacts.
Player Rotations
Rotate new players in before your team’s next serve.
Court Etiquette
Keep courts safe. Beach chairs are permitted along the ends, but don’t obstruct play or create hazards.
