Many competitive volleyball teams rotate players from the game to the sidelines and vice versa. Substitutions can be done to let an active player rest and recover for play later in the game, or it could be used to capitalize on a player's skills. Either way, substitutions are a normal part of volleyball, but the restrictions on substitutions vary by the organizing league.
Step 1
Wait for the play on a given game or set to conclude. Provided you have been requested to substitute into the game, step into the substitution zone to alert the referee of your intention to sub into the game. Some leagues do not have substitution zones, in which case you will need to get the referee's attention to inform her of the substitution.
Step 2
Enter the game and replace one of your teammates. In some leagues, such as recreational leagues, substitutions are only allowed during server position. In college volleyball, though, substitutions can occur with one or more players at any position on the floor. Ensure that you are replacing the appropriate person to avoid a penalty.
Step 3
Keep track of your substitutions because you to want to exceed your limit. While recreational leagues might allow an unlimited number of substitutions in a match, more competitive leagues will tightly control substitutions. College volleyball, for example, limits substitutions to 12 in one set. Once these are used up, a team is stuck with their current lineup until the end of the set.
Tips and Warnings
- Check with your league's official rules to ensure that you understand substitutions rules prior to a game. Every league has the authority to modify the standard rules as they desire. You need to be called on to substitute by the coach, team captain or other authority controlling substitutions for your team before entering the game.
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