Volleyball rules | Volleyball

Summary

This video provides an overview of the essential volleyball rules. It covers the dimensions of the court, net heights for men and women, and the role of the antennae. Two teams of six players aim to score points by sending the ball over the net, using up to three touches per team. The game progresses in sets, with points awarded when the ball touches the opponent's side or when they commit a foul. The video also explains the serving process, rotation, and the roles of players on the court. For more in-depth learning, viewers are encouraged to explore additional videos on fouls and player zones.

Takeaways

• 😀 Volleyball is played on a rectangular court of 18 by 9 meters with a 3-meter 'front' zone on each side of the net.
• 😀 The height of the net is 2.43 meters for males and 2.24 meters for females.
• 😀 The net is marked by two antennae or rods, which indicate the ball's boundary.
• 😀 Each team consists of 6 players, and they rally the ball over the net between the rods.
• 😀 The ball can touch the net during its passage, but it must stay within the boundaries marked by the antennae.
• 😀 A match is played in sets, with the first four sets played up to 25 points and the fifth set to 15 points.
• 😀 A team must win a set by at least 2 clear points.
• 😀 A team scores a point when the ball hits the opponent’s side or when the opponent commits a foul.
• 😀 Each game begins with a serve, and the receiving team has three touches to return the ball.
• 😀 A player cannot touch the ball twice in a row, and the team rotates clockwise when they win the serve.

Q & A

What is the size of the volleyball court?

The volleyball court is a rectangular field measuring 18 meters by 9 meters.

What is the height of the net in volleyball for males and females?

The height of the net is 2.43 meters for males and 2.24 meters for females.

What are the antennae or 'rods' attached to the volleyball net for?

The antennae or 'rods' are attached to the net above the sidelines to mark the boundaries for where the ball can be played.

How many players are on each volleyball team?

Each volleyball team consists of 6 players.

How many sets are played in a standard volleyball game, and what are the point requirements?

A volleyball game consists of 3 sets, with each set being played to 25 points. If a 5th set is required, it is played to 15 points.

How does a team win a set in volleyball?

A team wins a set by reaching at least 25 points, provided they have a 2-point lead. If the score reaches 24-24, the game continues until a team achieves a 2-point lead.

What happens when a team wins a point in volleyball?

A team scores a point when the ball touches the ground on the opponent's side of the court, or when the opponent fails to return the ball or commits a foul.

What happens when a team wins the point after serving?

If the team that served wins the point, they keep the same server.

What happens when the receiving team wins the point in volleyball?

When the receiving team wins the point, they win the serve, and all players rotate clockwise.

How many touches does a team have to return the ball in volleyball?

Each team is allowed three touches to return the ball after receiving it.