Volleyball is a team sport played between two teams of six players each, separated by a net. The objective is to ground the ball on the opponent’s court while preventing the opponent from doing the same.

Each team has 6 players on court (plus substitutes). Players rotate positions each time they win back the serve.

• Matches are best of 5 sets.
• Each set is played to 25 points, but a team must win by 2 points.
• The deciding 5th set is played to 15 points.
• Every rally counts (rally scoring system).

• Volleyball
• Net and poles
• Knee pads, shoes with grip
• Standard indoor or outdoor court

• Each team gets 3 touches to return the ball (not counting a block).
• A player cannot hit the ball twice in a row.
• The ball must cross over the net within bounds.
• Players must rotate clockwise when winning the serve.

• Setter – sets up attackers with accurate passes.
• Outside hitter (spiker) – attacks from the left side.
• Opposite hitter – attacks from the right side.
• Middle blocker – defends and blocks in the center.

Libero – defensive specialist who cannot attack or serve (wears a different jersey).

• Serving
• Passing (bump/dig)
• Setting
• Spiking
• Blocking
• Defense/receiving

• Indoor volleyball (6 players per team)
• Beach volleyball (2 players per team, played on sand)
• Sitting volleyball (Paralympic version)

Yes! Volleyball improves teamwork, agility, reflexes, jumping ability, and cardiovascular fitness while also being fun and social.

• Olympic Games
• FIVB Volleyball World Championships
• FIVB World Cup
• Volleyball Nations League
• Beach Volleyball World Tour