In Indoor matches that are played Best 2 out of 3 Sets, the first two sets are played to 25 a team must win by at least 2 points. The third set is a tie-breaker set that is played to 15 points a team must win by at least2 points. In Indoor matches that are played Best 3 out of 5 Sets, the first 4 sets are played to 25 a team must win by at least 2 points.
The fifth set is a tie-break set that is played to 15 points a team must win by at least 2 points. In International Beach volleyball, the first two sets are played to 21 a team must win by at least 2 points. The third set is a tie-break set that is played to 15 points a team must win by at least 2 points. Club Volleyball is a little bit different as it depends on the tournament. Club tournaments are generally divided up into Pool Play and Bracket Play. In most club tournaments, Pool Play matches are only 2 sets played to A volleyball game consists of two teams of six players each, separated by a net.
The six volleyball court positions are setter, middle blocker, outside hitter, opposite hitter, libero and serving specialist. To start, flip a coin to determine which team serves the ball first. Then the two teams will rally—or hit the ball back and forth over the net—until a fault occurs. There is a maximum of three hits per side. Volleyball matches are made up of sets, typically three or five sets.
Three-set matches are two sets to 25 points and a third set to 15 points. Each set must be won by two points.
The first team to win two sets is the winner of the match. Five-set matches are four sets to 25 points and a fifth set to 15 points. The team must win by two points unless tournament rules dictate otherwise.
The first team to win three sets is the winner. Committing any of these volleyball rule violations results in a point for the opponent. Absorption: Giving with the ball as it is contacted by the passer. Cushioning It can take place with certain parts of the body or with the entire body.
Antennae: Thin poles attached to the net cables placed above the sideline. A ball touching the antennae or their extensions is out of bounds. Balls passing within the antennae are still in play. Assist: When a player sets, passes or digs the ball directly to a teammate who attacks the ball and gets a kill.
Attack: The action of attempting to hit the ball onto the opponent's side of the court. Types of attacks include a spike, tip, roll shot and dump. Attacker: Also "hitter" and "spiker. Attack Block: The defensive team's attempt to block a spiked ball.
Attack Error: An attack botched in one of 5 ways: Ball lands out of bounds; ball goes into net; attacker commits center line or net violation, or attacker illegally contacts ball. Getting blocked can also be considered an attack error. Attack Line: A line 3 meters 10 feet away from, and parallel to, the net.
Separates the front-row players from the back row players. A back row player cannot legally attack the ball above the net unless he takes off from behind the attack line. Back Row Block: A violation committed when a back row player contacts an attacked ball from the other team above the height of the net. Serving order positions 5, 6 and 1. Ball Handling: Execution of any passing fundamental. Baseline: The back boundary of the court. Also called the end line.
Block: One of the six basic skills. A defensive play by one or more front-row players meant to intercept a spiked ball. The combination of one, two or three players jumping in front of the opposing spiker and contacting the spiked ball with the hands.
Center Line: The boundary that runs under the net and divides the court into two equal halves. Closing the Block: The responsibility of the assisting blocker s to angle their body relative to the first blocker. Collapse: A defensive move made from side to side. Most commonly used by middle blockers. Court: The area of the court is 30 by 60 feet and is divided by a center line into two equal halves of 30 by 30 feet.
Within this space, the game of volleyball is played. Internationally, the court is 9 meters x 18 meters. Court Coverage: The assignment of each player on offense or defense as the ball is in play. Cross-court Attack: An attack directed diagonally from the point of attack.
Also called an angle hit. Dead Ball: A ball not in play following a point, side-out or any other decision of the referee temporarily suspending play. Defense: One of the 6 basic skills. The key skills used to receive the opponent's attack are digging and sprawling. The dig resembles a forearm pass from a low ready position and is used more for balls that are hit near the defender.
The sprawl is a result of an attempted dig for a ball hit farther away from the defender. It resembles a dive. Defensive Specialist: Similar to the libero but with much fewer restrictions, a defensive specialist is used to receive serve or strictly defend. Utilized for their above average ball control, they must follow normal substitution rules. They are permitted to serve and attack the ball from above the height of the net when they are in the back row. Should the need arise, they can rotate to the front court and play as a front row player if required.
Dig: Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball and low to ground. Defensive play. Slang for retrieving an attacked ball close to the floor. Statistically scored on a 3. Also called a tip. Dive and Catch: The defensive player dives forward, recovers a difficult shot and then lands on his chest and abdomen after being cushioned by his arms and hands. Dive and Slide: The defensive player dives forward, recovers a difficult shot and then touches the floor with his hands and arms, and by their impetus slides forward on his chest and abdomen.
This is the who cushioning effect. Most of the energy of the impact is transferred into the sliding motion. Double Block: Two players working in unison to intercept a ball at the net. Down Ball: Type of attack. Down-the-line Shot: A spike directly down the sideline, the sideline from which the spiker is hitting the ball. Drifting: A common error by blockers.
There is undue lateral body movement, as opposed to the desired vertical jump. Endlines Backlines : The lines two inches in width running parallel to the net and 30 feet 9 meters from it. They define the ends of the court. Follow: To move with and block an attacker. Athletes may change positions with another blocker in the process. Foot Fault: An illegal placement of the feet with respect to court lines.
Foul: A rule infraction, also called a violation. Four Hits: A team foul resulting from the ball being hit four times on one side of the net during a normal play. Free Ball: Returning the ball to the opponent without the intent to get a kill. Front Court: The area from the net back to the line 10 feet from the net. Front Set: A type of overhand pass used in setting the ball in a forward direction, i.
Serving order positions 2,3 and 4. Game Match : A game is won when a team wins the majority of the Sets scheduled to be played. This can be either 3-out-of-5 if 5 sets are scheduled to be played or 2-out-of-3 if 3 sets are scheduled to be played. Game Plan: Offensive and defensive emphasis for an opponent. Usually organized for each rotation by the coaching staff. Hit: One of the 6 basic skills. To jump and strike the ball with an overhand, forceful shot.
Hitting Percentage: A statistic derived from total kills minus total attack errors, divided by total attempts. Hybrid Serve: A serve initiated as if performing a jump float, but the server has the option of floating it, hitting with a top spin, or with a partial top spin. Responsible for all international volleyball both beach and indoor rules and competitions. Joust: When 2 opposing players contact the ball simultaneously above the net causing the ball to momentarily come to rest; the point is replayed if this is called by the official.
Jump Serve Float : The server uses an approach, toss, takeoff and serves the ball with a spiking motion while in the air.
There are two main types: jump float, jump spin. Jump Set: A set made by a player who has jumped off of the floor. Let Serve: A serve contacting the net and continuing into play. Under old rule systems, let serves were a loss of rally and serve was given to the receiving team. Nowadays the served ball may touch the net on its way over and the rally continues. Libero: A player specialized in defensive skills. This player must wear a contrasting jersey color from his or her teammates and cannot block or attack the ball when it is entirely above net height.
When the ball is not in play, the libero can replace any back row player without prior notice to the officials. Lift: A foul in which the ball visibly comes to rest on some part of the body.
The initial flight of a set should follow the line of force. The initial flight of a spike should be perpendicular to the line of force. Line-ball: A ball which hits the line.
It is considered to be in bounds. For indicating touches and play outside of the antennae on their side of the net. Lineup: Players starting rotation and, therefore, serving order. Numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Match: The best of two of three, or the best three out of five sets. Match-up Blocking: A system of blocking where teams manipulate the positions of their front row players to gain an advantage on the other team's attackers.
For example: A left side attacker may be blocking in the middle, a middle blocker on the right, and the setter on the left. Middle Back: A defensive system that uses the middle back player in 6 to cover deep spikes. Middle Back Deep Defense White or Perimeter Defense : A defensive formation displaying two blockers at the net and four men in a cup formation near the court perimeter. The middle back is at the end-line and is responsible for all the deep shots.
Middle-back-up Defense Red : A defensive formation displaying two blockers at the net, one player the middle back right behind the block and the three remaining players near the court perimeter. The middle back is responsible for all dinks. Middle Blocker: Usually plays in the middle of the net when in the front row and moves laterally to her blocking assignments. Mintonette: The original name of the game of volleyball, created by William Morgan.
Additionally, players must remain in contact with the court at all times when handling the ball. Standing, rising, or taking steps is not permitted. A short loss of contact with the court is permitted in two scenarios: when making a defensive play in the back zone to save a ball and when making a defensive play in the front zone.
Anyone can play! Sitting volleyball is fun for disabled or able-bodied athletes. But if you want to play on the U. National Team or in the Paralympic Games, there are classifications for competition. This is the format of play that is most popular for indoor volleyball throughout the world and is the fastest in terms of overall pace of play of all the variations of volleyball.
All players rotate in a clockwise order through the six positions on the court. When players are in the front row, they are permitted to jump and attack above the plane of the net. When they are behind the 3m line, or back row, they may only attack from behind the 3m line and occupy a primarily defensive position.
In 6 vs. In order to gain the greatest advantage against an opponent, teams usually organize their player rotations to strategically place their players in the best possible positional combination to allow for offensive plays.
For example, many teams will run a with one designated setter, or a where two setters are designated, but each setter only sets from the back row to allow three front row players to attack.
Overall, 6 vs. Sitting volleyball is also played indoors 6 vs. This variation of the game played on an indoor court, sand or grass is typically played at a more recreational level. Each team has four players per side, and each player is permitted to attack at the net regardless of their starting position on the court. While players must maintain serving order, during play they can occupy any position on the court.
Coed variations of volleyball allow both male and female players to compete together on the same team. Coed competitions can be held with any format of play typically 6 vs.
This variation of play is often seen in recreational leagues and local tournaments, and allows both genders to compete and play together. Reverse coed volleyball is a fun variation where male and female players compete on the same team in 4 vs. This format of play is typically seen in recreational and local leagues and tournaments.
Strategically, top beach teams are usually composed of one player who specializes in blocking and one player who specializes in defense. Both players can attack from any position on the court at any time, but generally one player will attempt to block at the net to keep an attack from coming over the net, while the defender covers the court behind the blocker.
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