Volleyball Rules Flashcards
(23 cards)
How to Win
25 points. Must win by 2
To Win A Match
2 out of 3 games
3 out of 5 games
How Many Hits and Blocks Per Side?
3 hits per side, with a block it is four hits. Blocker may hit again.
Height of the Net
7’ 4 3/4”
Serving
You may serve anywhere behind the line.
Illegal
a) Taking more than 5 seconds to serve
b) (On the overhand serve) throw the ball up and catch it. You need to let it bounce one time
c) foot touches the line on a serve
d) Double contact (hit) to the body
Time Outs
2 time outs in volleyball.
Side out
Serving team violates a rule.
Service
Act of putting the ball into play after a point, side out, or a dead ball.
Passing
To move the ball from player to another, or toward the opponent’s court.
Setting
Passing to place the ball in position for a player to spike.
Scoring
a team can score every time the ball is served
Spike
A ball hit forcefully with one hand
Digging
Passing a spiked ball while standing, diving, rolling, or jumping
Blocking
A play by one or more players who attempt to intercept the ball over or near the net, is only permitted by any or all players in the front row.
Bump, Set, Spike
3 strategies that players use to gain point advantage.
Overhand and Underhand
two types of services used in volleyball.
Rotation
After a side out the team serving will rotate players.
Net Violation
Occurs when either team touches the net.
End Line to End Line (length of court)
60 feet
Length of End Line (width of court)
30 feet
Attack Area
10 feet from center line
When the Ball Hits the Ceiling
- If the ball hits the ceiling and lands on the side of the team that just hit the ball, it is still in play.
- If it hits the ceiling and lands on the other teams side, a side out must be called.
