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2026 Rules Changes

By Keith Mattingly, 10/07/25, 4:00PM CDT

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Rule Changes

Several major changes for the 2026 season.    

Doubles - Allow multiple contacts on a team's second hit if the ball is next contacted by a teammate

Libero -  Zero, one , or two libero's can be designated each set 

Substitutions - Raised from 12 to 15

Screening - Modify language of screening rule to prohibit players from raising their hands above their head during the service until the ball has passed over their head