How does a coach request a review of a decision?
Rule- USA
- NFHS
- High school
- Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18)
- Varsity
- NFHS rules
- 2026-27 season
- Officials
NFHS volleyball has no instant replay or challenge system. The protest procedure is:
- The head coach requests a review of the decision by requesting a timeout.
- The request must be made during the dead ball immediately following the situation in question.
- The head coach confers with the first referee at the referee's platform.
- If the referee's decision stands, a timeout is charged to the team. If the team has no timeouts left, the opponent is awarded a loss of rally/point.
Electronic devices may not be used to review a referee's decision.
Updated 21 Oct 2026