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2026-06-15

FIVB Tests New Rules to Reduce Dead Ball Time

Reform Watch
Sports Columnist
FIVB Tests New Rules to Reduce Dead Ball Time

"To improve broadcast fluency, FIVB is testing new rules such as shortening serve preparation time in some youth tournaments."

The rhythm of volleyball matches is being re-examined. New rules suggest shortening serve preparation time from 8 seconds to 5 seconds and optimizing the time for technical timeouts. These changes are intended to make the game process more compact and reduce unnecessary waiting. Initial feedback shows that players' physical consumption has increased, but the viewing experience of the game has indeed been improved.
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