Mud Volleyball Rules

Mud Volleyball Tournament Game Rules

1. Each team will participate in pool play to seed for tournament brackets.  This guarantees each team a minimum of three matches.  A match will consist of one 20 minute game. Winner will be the team with the most points at the end of the time limit. Points in progress will be finished.  In the event of a tie, play will continue until the tie is broken.
2. In the event of a tie, the team with a two point lead after an additional 3 minutes, will be declared the winner.
   
3. The ball must be served by the right back, behind the rear out of bounds line and may be hit in any manner with the hand. Prior to service, the ball may not be loaded with mud.
4. It is a foul for players to touch the net.
5. A point may be scored only by the serving team.
6. Players of the serving team must rotate clockwise when receiving the ball to serve. The right back must serve.
7. Holding or throwing the ball while it is in play is a foul.
8. Three hits to a side. A player may not hit the ball twice in succession. A block is not a hit.
9. The ball may be hit with any part of the body.
10. It is a violation to spike with two hands.
11. Everyone playing must wear flat shoes. No spikes allowed.
12. Any player/team arguing with an official will be asked to leave the game and immediate vicinity.  Failure to leave will result in forfeiture.  Player removed from match will not be allowed to participate in future matches.
13. A team must have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 players on the court, and may have substitutions on the roster.
14. At least two(2) females must be on the court at all times.
15. Substituting allowed from the serving position only, except in the case of injury.