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New rules go into effect for WAC volleyball
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There are many changes going into effect for Boise State athletics this year. BSU has not only moved into a new athletic conference this year, but faces many changes in the volleyball rulebook as well.
The Broncos are raring to start playing games in the Western Athletic Conference this year, which include many teams they have never faced in past years, as well as rules theyOve never faced in past years.
Boise State, along with the rest of the NCAA Division I collegiate teams, will adjust to the new scoring system.
The winner will still be chosen on a best-out-of-three-bases; however, the score will be higher and also based on rally scoring. Rally scoring is where every side-out will count as a point.
The games will be to 30 points, instead of 15, with the winning team having to be ahead by two. The only time a game will be played to 15 again is if a fifth game, or a tie breaking game is needed. The fifth game will then be played to 15 points, still using rally scoring and the winner must still overtake by two points.
OThis will make volleyball more fast-paced and fun to watch,O explains BSUOs Head Coach Fred Sturm as he talked about rally scoring. OItOll get the fans more involved and make volleyball a more intense sport to cheer for.O
OThe games wonOt last as long as they did with the old scoring method,O said Sturm.
Net serves will also be allowed now. This means that if a server hits the ball and it touches the net, what normally would have been a side-out, is now playable.
OThis could work to a teams advantage,O stated Sturm, OSometimes when the ball hits the net it drops straight to the floor not leaving the other team time to react.O
Because of the fast moving pace the game will now posses, the coaches will now be able to substitute 18 players, three more than in previous years. In accordance with the national coaches association, all of these changes made to the game of volleyball is suppose to make it more competitive and should be recognized as more enjoyable for not only players, but for the fans as well.
Renae Hall
