1. Each team is asked to bring a volleyball just in case the game ball loses air.
2. Regular league matches consist of 3 games of rally scoring to 21 (straight to 21,no win by 2) - Last game is timed.                                                      Note: Wins, Loses, and Points are recorded
3. Let serves are live and not a fault.  Serves may not be received open-handed and no attacking the serve (see serving violation below).
4. Players are not allowed to touch the net while the ball is in play (see net violation below).                                                                                      Note: Hair, hats, and loose clothing does not count as a violation.
5. Blocks do not count as a hit. This is NOT an official beach rule but The Sand Club players prefer this rule.
6. No hand-setting over the net at anytime (see hand-setting violation below). This is NOT an official beach rule but The Sand Club players prefer this rule.
7. Captains are asked to discuss hand-setting and other violations before the game and replay point on any discrepancy.                                                  Note: This is a players league and captains may choose to play their match with looser rules.
8. The poles are considered to be the antennas, so a ball is "in play" just inside the pole but a fault if the ball hits the pole.
9. Captains are asked to record scores (text in some locations) and contact us voicemail, TEXT or email if there are any concerns.
10. Rain-outs will be rescheduled but forfeited matches are not refundable and are not rescheduled by The Sand Club. There is a $1 million forfeit fee for no shows (missing a match without providing us with at least 2 hours notice). All kidding aside, please remember - some players have a 2-hour commute, so please be considerate.

Definition of Common Violations: 

Before reading these violations, understand that The Sand Club is a "player's league" first and foremost--which means that all violations should be handled in a respective manner and polite tone by the captain.  With that said, designate a captain with patience and a well-mannered delivery :) Please redo the play if you choose to call the opponent for any first violation.

Double-Hit is a violation that occurs when players use two parts of their body to pass or hit the ball.  “Beach Digs” are legal on the first pass only after a hard-driven or over-head hits, not a serve.  Technically, a clean (absolutely no spin) "beach dig" is legal after a bump-passes or roll shot--captains may replay
or allow it.

Open-Hand Receiving The Serve is a violation when the player's hands are not connected when receiving the ball.  The ball should "pop" and the player's hands should clearly be together to avoid a fault.  Even if the player's thumbs are touching, players can cause a double-hit.

Attacking The Serve is a violation that occurs when players attempt to attack-hit on the opponent's service, when the ball is entirely above the top of the net.  The Sand Club is asking players to replay the point if the receiving team is intentionally attempting to return the serve on the first hit from within 10 feet from the net.

Throw is a violation that occurs when the player attempts to strike the ball over-head and continues to follow through the ball causing the ball to backspin. The ball should “pop” and typically have a forward rotation.  A spike that appears to look like a basketball “dunk” is a throw.  A roll shot will have a forward rotation and is legal.  When players are spiking but it appears that they miss-hit the ball and there is an arch with backspin, then they are committing a throw.

Lift or Carry is a violation that occurs when the player attempts to bump the ball underhand with the palm or open hand.  A closed fist must be obvious to make the bump legal, even on a hard-driven ball.

Tipping is a violation when the player attempts to strike the ball over the net with open fingertips.  In order to avoid subjectively whether players are using a “cobra” or closed fingertip (which is legal when you a referee to make the call) ONLY knuckle shots are legal. 

Hand-Setting with more than one rotation in any direction is a violation but the captains may decide the rotation on the ball.  In all the leagues, we are establishing that there is no hand-setting over the net, unless both captains agree.  Technically, if a player is square and there is no side or back spin, then the
setter may set the ball over.  Generally, because of the high controversy we call or replay all handsets over the net.

Net violations occur even on continuation of a hit or block.  That is, if a blocker or hitter touches the net before the player's feet are in the sand, even if the ball is considered dead, players are still charged a violation.  Once players are in the sand and the ball is dead, players may touch the net.  Hair or a loose 
t-shirt is NOT a violation.  All other parts of the body never can hit the net, while the ball is in play.

Over-The-Net violations occur when players are reaching over the net and making contact with the ball.  Even if a players is attempting to spike the ball on the 3rd hit, the attacker is not allowed to reach over the net.  The blocker is not allowed to touch the ball before the attacker, however, the blocker may make contact over the net as long as the attacker touches the ball first or touch the net.

Under-The-Net violations occur when players cross the plain under the net and interfere with the ability of another player to pass the ball.  When players are contacted under the net but they are not making a play on the ball or the next ball, then there is no fault.