I was a photographer for the US Naval Academy yearbook a few years ago and we'd have a lot of home games in a gym that wasn't very light/camera/action-shot friendly. We would pre-stage 4 strobe lights in the rafters before the season began (usually a 3-hour, 2-person ordeal) and I was able to just use a remote on the camera to have them fire when I took a shot. I dont believe it is AGAINST any rule to use flash/strobes, but I'm pretty sure you need permission before you just go using either of those - which we would routinely ask for from the coaches and referees. It was the only way I could freeze the action of the girls spiking or serving. I agree, I think one of the only sports you cannot use flash is gymnastics - but not volleyball. The pictures look good that you posted, if you can get some more light, you'll be able to freeze the ball and fast swinging arms as well!
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