VOLLEYBALL RULES
COURT SIZE:
The standard size of a volleyball court is 30 feet wide and 60
feet long. The playfield can be increased or decreased based
on the space available.
NET:
Stretch the net across the center of the court dividing it in half.
The net height should be set at 7 feet when playing volleyball,
but it can be set to 6 feet or 5 feet 1 inch if all of the players
agree to the change.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS:
Each team should have the same number of players and the
there shouldn't be more than 6 total per team.
SERVICE:
Each player shall serve in turn and will continue to serve until
their team loses the point (called "siding out"). When serving,
the ball must go over the net; if the ball hits the net when
served and goes over the net, the ball must be re-served. If the
ball does not go over the net when served or is out of bounds
or touches any team-mate before touching an opponent or
opponent's court, they "side out" and the opponent takes
possession and becomes the serving team.
SERVING AREA:
The serving area should be a minimum of 5 feet behind the
back boundary of the court. In the event that the playing area
does not provide enough space for such an area, then the
serving area shall extend into the court. The serving area
should be located in the right end section of each court; the
width should not exceed 8 feet. (see diagram).
VOLLEY:
Each team is allowed three consecutive ball touches before it is
returned to the opponent's area.
ROTATION:
After a team has lost its serve, the team receiving the ball for
the serve should rotate clockwise, with every
player moving round one position.
GAME:
The game shall be played to 21 or 15 points. In order to win the
match, a team must win two out of three games.
SCORING:
Only the serving team can score. When the serving team fails
to score, it is "side out" and the receiving team becomes the
serving team.
VOLLEY:
Each team is allowed three consecutive ball touches before it is
returned to the opponent's area.
ROTATION:
After a team has lost its serve, the team receiving the ball for
the serve should rotate clockwise, with every
player moving round one position.
NET100_037D
VOLLEYBALL SET
PLAYING RULE INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL : NET100_037D
GAME:
The game shall be played to 21 or 15 points. In order to win
the match, a team must win two out of three games.
SCORING:
Only the serving team can score. When the serving team
fails to score, it is "side out" and the receiving team becomes
the serving team.
ERRORS AND FAULTS:
1) When a player does not clearly hit the ball or allows the
ball to rest on any part of his/her body.
2) A player hits the ball out of bounds.
3) A player allows the ball to hit the floor or any other object
outside the established play area (except the net), before
being legally returned to the opponent's side of the court.
4) When a player touches or hits the ball two times in a row.
5) When a player fails to make a good serve within the play
area.
6) The ball is caught and/or thrown; it does not rebound from
the hit.
7) If the ball touches any part of the body,except the hands
or forearms.
8) Touching the net with any part of the body or reaching
over the net.
9) If a player plays out of position when ball is being served.
PENALTY:
Touching the net with any part of the body or reaching over
the net.
STANDARD COURT LAYOUT
30 Feet
SERVING AREA
8 Feet
Caution: Stand clear of the court area to avoid being
injured while a player is taking his or her turn.
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30 Feet
SERVING AREA
NET CENTER LINE
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30 Feet
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