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
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