This document outlines the rules for 2 on 2 volleyball intramural sports at Mills@NU. It discusses general rules such as needing a minimum of 2 players, best of 3 sets wins, and rally scoring. Specific rules covered include in/out of bounds, rotation and serving order, bumping and tipping rules, net play restrictions, and unsportsmanlike conduct policies. The document aims to prepare team managers and players for competitive but fun 2 on 2 volleyball games.

1. MILLS@NU INTRAMURAL SPORTS
2 on 2 Volleyball Manager’s Meeting

2. General Rules
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 Minimum of 2 players to avoid a forfeit
 Best of 3 sets wins the match
 Rally scoring is used
 First 2 games go to 25
 Third game, if needed, goes to 15, teams will switch sides
after the 8th point
 Subs can enter on any dead ball
 Each team gets 1 time out per game

3. In and out of bounds
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 Any contact with or passing outside of the antennas results in a dead ball.
 A ball landing on any line is considered inbounds.

4. Rotation & Serving
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 The Rotation
 All players must serve in order
 The Serve
 Players may serve both over-hand or under hand
 Players can open hand receive the serve
 The serve cannot be blocked or attacked
 If the server’s foot touches or crosses the back end line a point and a
side out will be called.

5. Bumping and Tipping the Ball
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 Bumping the Ball
 Legal contact consists of a bump or a set
 Double contact is allowed on the serve and on hard driven balls at
the official’s discretion.
 A team may contact the ball three times to return it
 Tipping the Ball
 No open hand tipping
 No setting the ball over the net

6. Net Play
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 Players may not touch the net during play
 A point and a side out will result
 The hands and feet of the player’s cannot cross the mid court line
 Balls may not be played above the net until it has broken the plane of the
net.

7. Unsportsmanlike Conduct
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 All jewelry must be removed prior to the beginning of the match.
 Players found with jewelry during the match will cost their team a point
and a side out.
 Only Captains may clarify calls with the officials. Players that argue calls
will be issued an unsportsmanlike conduct.

8. Quiz
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We hope you are ready to have
some fun and relieve some stress!
Email i.veale@northeastern.edu
with any questions or concerns.