📜 Volleyball Rules
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Volleyball rules are designed to keep the game fast, fair and structured. Two teams compete by sending the ball over the net and trying to score points.
🏁 Starting the Game
• a match begins with a serve
• teams decide who serves first
• the server stands behind the baseline
🏐 Serving Rules
• the server must hit the ball over the net
• the serve must land within the opponent’s court
• stepping over the baseline before contact is a fault
🔄 Rally Rules
During a rally:
• each team is allowed up to 3 touches
• players must send the ball over the net
• the ball cannot be caught or held
• rallies continue until a point is scored
👥 Player Rotation
• teams have 6 players on the court
• players rotate clockwise after winning a point on serve
• each position has a role (front row and back row)
⚠️ Faults
A team loses the point if they:
• hit the ball out of bounds
• hit the net during play
• exceed 3 touches
• commit a foot fault on serve
• carry or hold the ball
🚫 Net and Contact Rules
• players must not touch the net during play
• blocking or attacking faults can occur depending on position
🏆 Winning the Game
• games are played to 25 points
• must win by 2 points
• matches are usually best of 5 sets
⚡ Why Rules Matter
Volleyball rules ensure:
• fair competition
• structured gameplay
• fast and exciting rallies
Understanding the rules helps players improve teamwork and strategy.
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