Delay

Amongst others, a delay can be:

• Arbitrary extension of a time-out
• A repeated improper request
• Delaying the game on purpose (repeatedly fixing lines, filling holes, talking to partner, cleaning sunglasses, etc.)

Delay warning and sanction

There is a delay warnings (first offense) and delay penalty (every further offense). Delay warnings and sanctions count for the whole match and are recorded on the score sheet.

A delay can cause a delay warning und a delay penalty. Both are recorded on the score sheet.

The first delay of a player is punished by a delay warning for the team. The second delay is punished by a delay penalty, which leads to a point and service for the opponent. Delays that occur during set intervals are executed at the start of the next set.

 Fig. 47: Warning and sanction

http://www.fivb.org/EN/Refereeing-Rules/documents/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules2013-EN_20130531.pdf

 Med. 11: Possible delay situation

After the end of a time-out, a player moves to clean his sunglasses and informs the referee about it. He then enters the court without them.