A decision by the International Volleyball governing Body “FIVB”, the 2017 Men’s U23 World Championship started as a testing ground for a new scoring system which could mark a historical turning point for volleyball, beside the new rules for serving.
The first day of application of the new rules received negative reviews from the majority of coaches and players participating in the event, while others evaluated its positive impact, which could help popularise the sport and attract more media attention. It could also help control the duration of matches.
Some coaches weren’t in favour of the new system like Poland coach, Daszkiewicz Daiusz who said, “I don’t like the new scoring system.”, But Poland captain, Marcin Komenda said ” the new rule of set’s points is not bad, but I don’t like the rule of service.”
Cuba coach, Nicolus Ernesto Martell described the new scoring system as uncomfortable. .!!!
Mexico coach, Jose Luis who said, “I do not prefer the new scoring system”.
Algeria coach, Salim Bouhalla believed the new rules were responsible for his team’s loss against Russia. Turkey coach, Resat Arig criticised both the new scoring system and service rules.
The only two coaches who like the new rules are Brazilians. Coach Geovane Gavio said “I like the new system of scoring because it makes the match very fast and more exciting”
Meanwhile, Egypt coach Marcos Miranda who is also Brazilian said “I think the new system made the matches more exciting and popular.”
The new modifications indicate that Matches are to be played as best-of-seven sets with each set to 15 points. Three ranking points will be awarded to teams winning 4-0, 4-1 or 4-2. Two points go the winner of a 4-3 match with one point for the loser.
The new scoring system aims at reducing the overall duration of matches, while making each set more attractive and exciting – much as tiebreaks are under the current regulations.
The interval between sets is being reduced to two minutes (from three). Teams will switch ends after the second set – and if needed, after sets 4, 5 and 6.
In addition, there will be no technical timeouts – just two regular thirty-second timeouts per team per set.
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