Basic Information About Volleyball

Basic Information About Volleyball

Volleyball is a widely popular sport played by both men as for women. It is not only played in secondary schools and universities, but it is also an Olympic sport. This article will emphasize the basic information on indoor volleyball, which is played with two teams of six members each, divided by a network.

Play area

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The volleyball field is a flat, rectangular surface divided by a net. For men the height of the net is 7 feet and 11 inches (2, 41 m) while for women it is 7 feet and 4 inches (2, 23 m). There are two rows of players, three in the front and three in the back.

Service

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The service puts the ball into play and can be done from anywhere that is behind the final line. The service can be executed below the shoulder, high or by making a jump. In a foot kick, the foot of the player can not touch the line, while in a jump serve, the player can fall in front of it, as long as he has started his jump behind the line. A service is considered playable even if it touches the network but crosses to the other side of it.

Passes

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Passes, also called punches or armed, are a way of hitting the ball towards another teammate. Each team is allowed three strokes of the ball from its side to return it to the other team. An "armed" is usually the second blow, which is assisted for the possibility of finishing.

Shots

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The auctions, also known as "killer shots" are usually the third shot; they are made with the full and strong hand towards the other side of the network. A shot is positive as long as the player does not touch the net with any part of his body and while his shot is not blocked.

Locking

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The block is the only truly defensive play in volleyball. When a player of the opposing team attempts a shot, the defender can jump at once with both arms extended in the air to try to block the shot. A block is successful if the ball returns to the sector of the team in attack; In any case, if the block remains on the side of the team in defense, you should try to keep it in play. The block does not count as one of the three allowed strokes.

Points, matches and referees

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Matches are played with continuous points. In other words, if the ball dies on your side of the net, the other team gets the point and also possession of the ball.If one service does not exceed the network, the other team gets the point and possession. The games are played to the best of three in five sets or the best of two in three sets; Sets are played up to 25 points and must be won with a difference of at least two points. The third or fifth set is played only up to 15 points.

Volleyball regulation involves two referees, one from each side of the field, right next to the net. One is at ground level and the other on a staircase. Additionally, there are two line judges, one on each end line of the sides of the network. The line judges determine if a ball falls inside or outside the boundary lines and also charge "standing drops" on the final line during the service.

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