USAV 18.2.1: The default protocol is for each team to remain on their respective side of the court throughout the match, including the deciding set.

EXCEPTIONS:

• 18.2.1.1 The event organizer determines there is a clear disadvantage on only one side of the court.
• 18.2.1.1.1 In the case of a clear disadvantage, the decision to change courts will remain in effect for the duration of the match but may change for a subsequent match.
• 18.2.1.2 The event organizer may determine that a change of courts will take place between sets and during a deciding set for all matches.

NOTE: The decision to change or not change courts is not grounds for a protest.

USAV 18.2.2: If the teams will change courts during the deciding set in accordance with USAV 18.2.1.1 or USAV 18.2.1.2, the change of courts takes place when the leading team reaches 8 points. If the change is not made once the leading team reaches 8 points, it will take place as soon as the error is noticed. The score at the time the change is made remains the same. (see also 6.3.2, 7.4.1, 25.2.2.5)