
A ball touching the antennae or their extensions is out of bounds.
Thin poles attached to the net cables placed above the sideline.
Ace:Ī serve that results directly in a point, either when the ball hits the floor on the receiving team’s side of the court untouched, or when it is touched but unable to be kept in play by the receiving team. Using a cushioning effect with the momentum of the ball’s rebound enough to carry it forward or upward with little if any backswing or follow through. (Cushioning) It can take place with certain parts of the body or with the entire body. Giving with the ball as it is contacted by the passer.
Back row player attacking a ball inside the front zone (the area inside the 3M/10-foot line) when, at the moment of contact, the ball is completely above the net. Back row player blocking (deflecting a ball coming from the opponent) when, at the moment of contact, the back row player is near the net and has part of their body above the top of the net. Serving out of rotation or out of order. It is only considered a violation if the entire hand or entire foot crosses the court centerline. Crossing the court centerline with any part of your body, with the exception of a hand or foot. Attacking a ball coming from the opponent’s court and contacting the ball when reaching over the net when the ball has not yet broken the vertical plane of the net. Blocking a ball coming from the opponent’s court and contacting the ball when reaching over the net if your opponent has not used 3 contacts AND has a player there to make a play on the ball. Touching the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. Ball-handling errors and contacting the ball illegally (double touching, lifting, carrying, throwing, etc.). Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully. Stepping on or across the service line when serving while making contact with the ball. The first team to win three sets is the winner.Ĭommitting any of these volleyball rule violations results in a point for the opponent. The team must win by two points unless tournament rules dictate otherwise. The first team to win two sets is the winner of the match.įive-set matches are four sets to 25 points and a fifth set to 15 points. Three-set matches are two sets to 25 points and a third set to 15 points. Volleyball matches are made up of sets, typically three or five sets. The objective is to score points by sending the ball over the net, grounding it into the opponent’s court. There is a maximum of three hits per side. Then the two teams will rally-or hit the ball back and forth over the net-until a fault occurs. To start, flip a coin to determine which team serves the ball first. The six volleyball court positions are setter, middle blocker, outside hitter, opposite hitter, libero and serving specialist. # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZĪ volleyball game consists of two teams of six players each, separated by a net. Learn all the crucial volleyball terminology, from A to Z. Let’s break down all the volleyball terms and rules you need to know to succeed in the game. Whether you’re new to the game of volleyball or a seasoned pro, it’s important to have a foundational understanding of volleyball rules and the game’s various terms and definitions. ’22 High School Champions Clinic (Recording).