Rules

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= = There are many rules to this game to make it work. Without rules this game would not happen. All games need rules to keep the game fair. In volleyball there are referees that make sure the rules are being followed and they also call the points.

The rules of this game are simple but may take time to get down. First, to start with rules, you have to serve the ball to start the volley. You have to serve the ball behind the end line until you go in contact with the ball. It can be overhand or underhand served. When served the ball can hit the net as long as it goes over. If it goes over and it hits the floor then the team that just served gets a point and serves again. The person serves the ball until the other team gets a point. A serve can not be skiped, it has to be a pass off a serve. These are the rules for serving the ball during a game.

The scoring during a game is easy to get a hang of. This is how it works. There is a point scored every time there is a volley unless the referee calls a replay because they are unsure of what happened. Offense will score if the defence lets the ball hit the ground or they hit the ball out of bounds. Defence will score if offence serves into the net, lets the ball hit the ground, or hits the ball out of bounds. Another common error when playing volleyball is not getting the ball over the net after three hits. This gives the other team a point and the serve. If your team gets the point your team serves.

When to rotate is a bit tricky in the begining but once playing for a bit you get the hang of it. Roation occurs when your team wins the serve. For example: I serve, hit the ball into the net, the other team wins the serve and they rotate. Whoever is in serving spot serves the ball. When rotating you rotate clockwise.

Next, the rule for passing the ball on your side before hitting it to the other side. You can only hit the ball three times before it goes over. It can be less but no more. A player can not hit the ball two times in a row. (no passing to yourself) The ball can be played off the net on a volley or a serve. If a ball touches the boundery line when hitting the ground it is still in. A player can not block or attack a serve. Switching spots on the floor can only happen after the ball is hit by the server.

Things you can not do when playing volleyball: Have more than 6 players on the floor, step on or over the line while serving, hitting the ball illegally (throwing, carrying, palm), hitting the ball into the net during a serve, and hitting the net with your body while the ball is in play. There are more requirements but these are the most important ones to know. Knowing these rules will help you when playing the game. include component="pageList" hideInternal="true" limit="10"

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