7 SCORING SYSTEM

7.1 TO WIN A MATCH
7.1.1 The match is won by the team that wins two sets.
7.1.2 In the case of a 1-1 tie, the deciding set (the 3rd) is played to 15 points with a minimum
lead of 2 points.
7.2 TO WIN A SET
7.2.1 A set (except the deciding 3rd set) is won by the team that first scores 21 points with a
minimum lead of two points. In the case of a 20-20 tie, play is continued until a two-point
lead is reached (22-20, 23-21 etc).
7.2.2 The deciding set is played according to Rule 7.1.2 above.
7.3 TO WIN A RALLY
Whenever a team fails in its service or fails to return the ball, or commits any other fault,
the opposing team wins the rally, with one of the following consequences:
7.3.1 If the opposing team served, it scores a point and continues to serve.
7.3.2 If the opposing team received the service, it gains the right to serve and also scores a point.
7.4 DEFAULT AND INCOMPLETE TEAM
7.4.1 If a team refuses to play after being summoned to do so, it is declared in default and
forfeits the match with the result 0-2 for the match and 0-21, 0-21 for the sets.
7.4.2 A team that does not appear on the playing court on time is declared in default with the
same result as in Rule 7.4.1 above.
7.4.3 A team declared incomplete for the set or for the match loses the set or the match (Rule
9.1). The opposing team is given the points, or the points and the sets needed to win the
set or the match. The incomplete team keeps its points and sets.
For FIVB World Competitions whenever the Pool Play format is implemented, Rule
7.4 above may be subject to modifications as stated in the Specific Competition
Regulations issued by the FIVB in due time, establishing the modality to be followed
for treating the default and incomplete team cases.