An Overview of the Rules of Volleyball

Welcome to the blog for MitGlobal Dubai Sports, where we will provide an overview of the rules of volleyball. Volleyball is a sport that can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life, from competitive play to just playing for fun with your friends. It is a great way to get fit and have fun at the same time. We shall discuss the origin and basics of the sport, as well as the fundamental and international rules.

This article is perfect for anyone looking to learn how to play volleyball. We will describe the court layout, equipment, and basic rules that apply to a game of volleyball. We shall also review some of the international rules and regulations of the sport. We will provide tips, tricks and strategies that can help you become a better volleyball player.

At the close of this article, we will answer any questions that readers may have about the rules of volleyball. Our goal is to make sure that everyone who reads this article has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the game. Let’s dive into the basics and explore the wonderful world of volleyball!

Basic Rules

Volleyball is a team sport in which two opposing teams attempt to score points by grounding a ball on their opponents’ side of a court separated by a net. The basic rules of volleyball involve two equally sized teams, six players per team, and an official game ball. If playing indoors, the game should be played on a hard surface with a net that is seven feet and four inches high in the middle and ends being three feet six inches high.

Players must not come in contact with the net during the game, nor can they catch and/or throw the ball. As well, players cannot touch the ball more than three times in a row, and must pass the ball to one of their teammates to keep play alive.

Scoring in volleyball occurs when a player or team is able to ground the ball on the other team’s court for a point. The game begins with one team serving the ball over the net to the opposing team, who must then return the ball. With only three hits per team as well as a restriction on players touching the net, the team receiving the ball must pass it over the net within the set of three hits in order to keep the ball and stay in the game.

Finally, teams must rotate between hitting and receiving the ball, through the process of forwards and backward shifts respectively. Volleyball is a game of strategy, requiring skill, endurance, strength and perseverance in order to come out on top.

Faults

A Fault is a violation of the playing rules that a player may make. The types of Faults commonly committed include: Net Faults, Service Faults, Foot Faults, and Carrying.

Net Faults occur when a player touches the net while attempting to play the ball, when a player fails to keep their part of the net clear, or when the ball passes over the net but its trajectory is interfered with by equipment or clothing of the player.

Service Faults occur when the server commits an action that does not follow the rules for service. These include making contact with the net during service or serving before the other team is ready.

Foot Faults occur when any part of a player’s body touches the court beyond their allowed playing area during the serve, or when a player jumps from outside the court to hit the ball.

Carrying is a fault that occurs when a player holds or throws the ball instead of attempting to hit it during play. Players must use their arms to pass or hit the ball.

Substitutions in Volleyball

Volleyball can be quite a strenuous activity, which requires the active participation of each member of the team. As such, the rules around substitutions are quite important to know.

Both casual and professional volleyball teams are allowed to make unlimited substitutions throughout the duration of the game. In most leagues, the referees will keep track of the changes, as each substitution must be acknowledged. Substitution requests can also only be made during legally designated substitution times, usually between sets.

If a player becomes injured during the game, the team is allowed to substitute in a new player. Referees do have some leeway when it comes to granting substitution requests for injured players in order to maintain a fair playing field.

Each player is allowed to switch positions with other players on the court, but that is considered a rotation – a formal move in which teammates switch court space without substituting players. Teams should remember they’re limited to the number of players they can legally have on the court at any given time.