Before you can be a coach or even just play the game of volleyball, you must understand the rules. Volleyball is now one of the most popular sports in the world because it’s so intense but so easy to play at the same time. There are nearly one hundred different rules of volleyball that apply but to get started there are just a few that are really important to learn. These are the rules of volleyball that will help you get started in the game and have the best success with it.
The serve is the start of a game of volleyball and there is an important rule to remember involving the serve. That is that the player who is serving the ball to start the game and during the game as well must stand behind the end line when serving. After that they are able to walk over the line and join their team in the game as the opposing team is responding to the serve. One of the rules of volleyball that relates to actual play of the game is that there is a maximum number of times a team can hit the ball before it must be over the net to the opposing team.
The ball is allowed to be volleyed around from player to player but after three hits the ball must be sent over to the opposing team. If a team is not able to get the ball to the other team’s side of the net in three or less hits, the other team will get a point. Another rule is that no single player can hit the ball twice in a row. No person is able to touch any part of their body to the net or they will foul out.
If the ball is forced over so hard that it causes a player to accidentally bump into the net no foul will be called but no grabbing or pulling of the net is allowed. Another of the most important rules of volleyball is to ensure that the equipment is of the right height and standard to the game. The net height for men must be 7’11-5/8” and for women it needs to be 7’4”-1/8”. The ball must be between 9 and 10 ounces in weight and there is even a rule for the pressure of the ball that it should be between 4.5 and 6.0 pounds.
Remember, these are just a few of the most basic rules of volleyball. Especially if you’re planning to compete in a professional league you need to take the time to learn all the rules so you can have the best game. The worst thing a person can do is go into a game without taking the time to learn how to play. Once you know the rules you can get started and some people even decide to get into volleyball professionally if they’re good enough.
