Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of six players are

separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on

the other team's court under organized rules. How to play Volleyball A
player on one of the teams begins a 'rally' by serving the ball, from behind
the back-boundary line of the court, over the net, and into the receiving
team's court. The receiving team must not let the ball be grounded within
their court. They may touch the ball as many as three times. The rally
continues, with each team allowed as many as three consecutive touches
the team that wins the rally is awarded a point, and serves the ball to
start the next rally. The game continues, with the first team to score 25
points (and be two points ahead) awarded the set. Matches are best-of-
five sets and the fifth set (if necessary) is usually played to 15 points. The
ball is usually played with the hands or arms, but players can legally strike
or push (short contact) the ball with any part of the body.
Equipment Ball: made of leather or synthetic leather, have a
circumference of 65-67 cm, a weight of 260-280 g and an inside pressure
of 0.30-0.325 kg/cm2.Net: one-meter wide net placed so that the top of
the net is 2.43 meters for men's competition, and 2.24 meters for
women's competition. The court A court 18 meters long and 9 meters
wide, divided into two 9 m x 9 m halves by a net. "Attack line" This "3
meter" line divides the court into "back row" and"front row" areas (also
back court and front court). "Free Zone" which is a minimum of 3 meters
wide and which the players may enter and play within after the service of
the ball. If a ball comes in contact with the line, the ball is considered to
be in. An antenna is placed on each side of the net perpendicular to the
side-line and is a vertical extension of the side boundary of the court. A
ball passing over the net must pass completely between the antenna
without contacting them. Common faults causing the ball to touch the
ground outside the opponents' court or without first passing over the net.
Catching and throwing the ballDouble hit: two consecutive contacts with
the ball made by the same player.Four consecutive contacts with the ball
made by the same team.Net foul: touching the net during play. Skills and
Techniques Skill - It is an action that we use in an activity. - e.g. service,
pass, set, etc Technique - It is the way in which a skill is performed - e.g.
Line and Cross-court Shot, Dump etc. Skills Competitive team master six
basic skills: * Serve * Pass * Set * Attack * Block * Dig. Serve • A player
stands behind the inline and serves the ball, in an attempt to drive it into
the opponent's court."ace" when the ball lands directly into the court or
travels outside the court after being touched by an opponent. Types of
serves: Underhand Sky Ball Serve Topspin Float Jump Serve Jump Float
Set * It is usually the second contact. * The main goal of setting is to put
the ball in the air in such a way that it can be driven by an attack into the
opponent's court. * The setter coordinates the offensive movements of a
team.Overhand and Bump Set."Dump" When the setter tries to play it
directly onto the opponent's court. Pass * "Reception", is usually the first
contact. * The main goal of passing is to prevent the ball from touching
the court, and also making it reach the position where the setter is
standing quickly and precisely. * The skill of passing involves
fundamentally two specific - underarm pass (bump), where the ball
touches the inside part of the joined forearms or platform, at - overhand
pass, where it is handled with the fingertips, like a set, above the head.
Attack - "Spike" is usually the third contact. - The object of attacking is to
handle the ball so that it lands on the opponent’s court and cannot be
defended - - Ideally the contact with the ball is made at the apex of the
hitter's jump. - The hitter uses arm swing, wrist snap, and a rapid forward
contraction of the entire body to drive the ball. - A 'bounce' /A "kill”
Attacking techniques: - Backcourt (or backrow)/pipe attack: - Line and
Cross-court Shot. - Cut shot. - Dip/Dink/Tip/Cheat/Dump Tool/Wipe/Block-
abuse: - Off-speed hit: - Quick hit/"One": - Slide: - Double quick
hit/"Stack"/"Tandem": Block * Blocking refers to the actions taken by
players standing at the net to stop or alter an opponent's attack.The jump
should be timed so as to intercept the ball's trajectory prior to it crossing
over the net. * A "roof" offensive block, A "soft" defensive blockSingle (or
solo), double, or triple block.The block position influences the positions
where other defenders place themselves while opponent hitters are
spiking. Dig * Digging is the ability to prevent the ball from touching one's
court after a spike or attack, particularly a ball that is nearly touching the
ground. * This skill is similar to passing, or bumpingarms. * "dive",
"pancake". Players • Setters. They aim for second touch and their main
responsibility is to place the ball in the air where the attackers can place
the ball into the opponents' court for a point. Setters need to have swift
and skillful appraisal and tactical accuracy, and must be quick at moving
around the court. • Liberos are defensive players who are responsible for
receiving the attack or serve. They are usually the players on the court
with the quickest reaction time and best passing skills. • Middle blockers
or Middle hitters are players that can perform very fast attacks that
usually take place near the setter. They are specialized in blocking •
Outside hitters or left side hitters attack from near the lest antenna. The
outside hitters usually the most consistent hitter on the team and gets the
most sets. • Opposite hitters or Right-side hitters carry defensive
workload for a volleyball team in the front row. Their primary
responsibilities are to put up a well-formed block against the opponents
Outside Hitters and serve as a backup setter.