CHANGES FOR 2009: Permitting head coaches to stand during play is among changes in high school volleyball rules approved for the 2009 season at the recent NFHS Volleyball Rules Committee meeting in Indianapolis.
With volleyball becoming a growing spectator sport resulting in more noise from crowds, this change to Rules 12-2-6 and 9-1-1 will allow coaches better communication with their players.
Previously, head coaches were only permitted to stand during a dead ball or time-out. Now coaches may stand in the replacement zone during play.
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