Learn The Basic Rules of Volleyball All Varsity Players Should Know
Basic rules of volleyball are 6 players on a team, 3 in the front row and 3 in the backrow a rally begins with a referee whistle blow and 3 contacts per side.
Players cannot switch from front court to back court.
A front row player can switch positions with a front row player on her team only after the head referee has blown the whistle to start the rally. (L. Mayer)
During a rally a front row player can switch positions with a front row player on her team only after the head referee has blown the whistle to start the rally.
Rules of Volleyball: The Rally
In the traditional game of six players vs. six players, a rally begins when one of the teams sends the ball over the net with a serve from their endline into the opponent's court and the opponent subsequently sends it back over the net on the first, second or third contact.
A rally begins when one of the teams sends the ball over the net with a serve from their endline into the opponent's court. (Ralph Aversen)
If a player "holds", "lifts" or "carries" the ball resulting in the ball remaining in contact with the player's body for too long or resulting in the ball coming to a complete stop
If a player touches the net with any part of the body or clothing (except her hair) while making a play on the ball
If the players on the team receiving serve don't touch the ball before it lands in their half of the court
If a backrow player tries to block an opposing team's attack by reaching above the top of the net
The volleyball court size changes with varying disciplines of the sport. This basic volleyball info describes the official size and height for each discipline.
The volleyball court llnes include four sidelines, two endlines, two attack lines and a centerline which mark the boundaries of a volleyball court playing area.
Beginner players looking to learn how to perform all six of the basic skills in volleyball serving, passing, setting, digging, hitting and blocking start here.
Varsity players know the 6 basic skills of volleyball are passing, setting, blocking, digging, hitting and serving which starts a rally and is the most important
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