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The new rule that FIVB is testing is an innovative scoring system, which is currently applied in play-out of the Dutch Championship.
The match consists of the two halves. In each half, one team needs to take two sets in a rally point system up to 15 points in order to win a half. If the score in sets per half is 1-1, tie-break will decide the winner of a half. Tie-break is played until one team wins 7 points.
Halftime lasts 10 minutes in case of 1-1 and 15 minutes in case of 2-0. If teams win one half each, another tie-break will be played, up to 15 points. Teams change sides in halftime and at 8th point in the final tie-break.
The main reason why FIVB considers introducing new rule in major leagues is the desire of TV networks to make volleyball matches last 95-110 minutes, just like football matches.
The first, historical, match under new rules was played on March 19, between Prins/VCV and ARBO Rotterdam, and finished 4-0.
Sportsbooks like Bovada have started taking bets on the Dutch league with the new scoring system. They aren’t the first, but for a reputable company like Bovada to start taking bets, is a big deal in gaming industry.
Is this new rule going to make current regulations more complicated or it is fruitful for volleyball in general?
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