USAV Rule 4.3.3 - Modified
The players’ jerseys must be numbered in a permanent manner from 1 to 99. Duplicate numbers are not allowed.

USAV Rule 4.3.3.1a - Modified:
a) Uniform numbers must be clearly visible and centered on the chest and back. Each jersey must use the same color and number height for all players except the Libero.

USAV Rule 4.3.3.1b - Deleted (because this exception has expired):
The number must be placed in the center of the back. For the front, the number must be either centered or the top of the number must be no more than 12.5 cm (5”) down from the shoulder seam. The medial edge of the number must be no more than 7.5 cm (3”) from the midline of the jersey. It is recommended now and required Nov. 1, 2007: Uniform numbers centered on the chest and on the back.

USAV Rules 5.3.1 - Added/Changed:
While remaining on the bench, the assistant coach(es) may give instructions to the players on the court.

USAV Rules 5.3.2 - Deleted:
The assistant coach(es) may give instructions to the players on the court. The assistant coach(es) may give these instructions while standing or walking within the free zone in front of his/her team bench from the extension of the attack line up to the warm-up area, without disturbing or delaying the match.

USAV Rule 7.2.2 - change deals with warmup procedures for nationally sanctioned Junior Olympic competition

FIVB Rule 9.1.2.3 - Changed:
If simultaneous hits by opponents above the net lead to extended contact with the ball, play continues. If simultaneous hits by two opponents over the net lead to a “CATCH”, it is a “DOUBLE FAULT” and the rally is replayed.

USAV Rule 9.1.2.3 - Deleted (because of the above FIVB rule change that adopted the USAV rule):
USAV is testing this rule. A Joust occurs when players of opposing teams cause the ball to come to rest above the net through simultaneous contact. A joust is not a fault, and play continues as if the contact were instantaneous.

USAV Rule 19.1.2 - Modified:
The Libero may be designated for the set and must be indicated on the line-up sheet for each set.

USAV Rule 19.2a - deals with libero uniform color contrast requirements

USAV Rule 19.3.3.1 - Corrected:
The player thus re-designated as Libero must remain as the Libero for the remainder of the match set.

USAV Rule 23.3.3 - Deleted (which, therefore, per FIVB Rule 32.3.3, requires the 1st referee to check and sign the scoresheet at the end of the match):
At the end of the match, he/she is not required to sign the scoresheet, but is still required to check the scoresheet for accuracy.” The effect of this is to require the first referee to check and sign the scoresheet.

USAV Rule 25.2.3.3 - Changed:
The team captains and the second referee are not required to sign the scoresheet. However, the referees are still required to check the scoresheet for accuracy.

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