All players may stand on their end lines for introductions

Line judges change sides of the court after each set when teams do not exchange sides; stay on one end if facility differences require teams to change sides

A team may immediately substitute for the libero replacement, who may be playing out of position, during an injury time out if the libero is injured or ill and cannot continue.

More leniency should be exercised by the R1 when a player makes a challenging or spectacular play (set) while maintaining legal play.

Failure by host administration to maintain proper spectator conduct could result in an administrative yellow or red card to the team at fault.

Small, snug-fitting jewelry such as studs, posts, nose rings and ear cuffs are allowed. No jewelry is allowed below the chin.

Headbands, sweatbands and bandanas that wrap around the head must be a solid color. No hats are allowed.

Up to two liberos may be designated in each set, and both player numbers recorded on the scoresheet.

Successive contacts with various parts of a player’s body in a single attempt to play the ball is now legal on the second contact if the ball is next contacted by a teammate.

All protests are to be resolved at the time of the protest. 

Coaches may challenge player interference at the net (blocker touching a setter’s hands prior to or during the set). 

If incorrect information provided by officials regarding substitutions, timeouts, challenges used or lineup checks leads immediately to a related fault, it is a correctable error.