Rules
How many players does each team have on the court?
6
carries the serve receive responsibility along with the libero
outside hitter; wing spiker; left side
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
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
Maximum number of touches each team is allowed before it must go over the net
3
player who most often scores the most points
opposite hitter
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
The back boundary of the court. Also called the end line
Baseline
How many points must the team win by
2
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
Used to stop the ball from crossing the net as a result of an opponent's attack.
Block
The boundary that runs under the net and divides the court into two equal halves
Center line
What direction do players rotate
Clockwise
Players responsibility is to run the team’s offense and build up offensive scoring opportunities for the team
setter
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
Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball and low to ground. Defensive play. Slang for retrieving an attacked ball close to the floor.
Dig
Games are played in numbers of what
Best 3 out of 5
Back row specialist who is allowed to play back court only, wears a different color shirt
libero
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
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