Rules
Positions
Skills
Terminology
100

How many players does each team have on the court?

6

100

carries the serve receive responsibility along with the libero 

outside hitter; wing spiker; left side

100

Used to put the ball in play.  The action is done with arm swing that sends the ball over the net into the opponent's court.

serve

100

A successful hit by an attacker that results in a point for the attacking team. Executed by hitting the ball off a block or down onto the opponents floor.

Kill

200

Maximum number of touches each team is allowed before it must go over the net

3

200

player who most often scores the most points 

opposite hitter

200

Used to receive a teammate's pass in order that the play may continue by passing the ball overhead to an attacker.  the fundamental action is to contact the ball with the finger pads momentarily at the forehead and following through with arms fully extended to the hitting target.  

setting

200

The back boundary of the court. Also called the end line

Baseline


300

How many points must the team win by

2

300

similar role than outside hitter, they play front row and back row and are carrying pass, attack, block, serve and defense responsibilities.

right side hitter; wing spiker

300

Used to stop the ball from crossing the net as a result of an opponent's attack.

Block

300

The boundary that runs under the net and divides the court into two equal halves

Center line

400

What direction do players rotate

Clockwise

400

Players responsibility is to run the team’s offense and build up offensive scoring opportunities for the team

setter

400

Used to put the ball into the opponent's court in order to earn a point or side out.  the fundamental action incorporates a quick approach followed by a strong, full arm swing, and follow-thru.  

attacking

400

Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball and low to ground. Defensive play. Slang for retrieving an attacked ball close to the floor.

Dig

500

Games are played in numbers of what

Best 3 out of 5

500

Back row specialist who is allowed to play back court only, wears a different color shirt

libero

500

Used to receive the ball from your opponents, as in service, or as a technique to accurately control the ball in a way that eliminates lifting or carrying the ball.  the fundamental action is to rebound the ball off of the forearms (which are held together tightly with the palms and thumbs positioned together) from a slightly squatted and balanced position.  

forearm passing 

500

The server uses an approach, toss, takeoff and serves the ball with a spiking motion while in the air. There are two main types: jump float, jump spin.

Jump Serve

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