How to play Volleyball

1. How to play Volleyball Jessica Thomas

2. Equipment In order to play volleyball, you’ll need to gather a couple of things. • Volleyball • Net • An even number of people

3. Where can you play? • You can play volleyball in many different places. • Beach • Backyard • Gym

4. Points & Scoring Volleyball is different from other sports, because it is not based on a time limit. Once a team reaches 25 points, they have won the game. HOME AWAY 25 20

5. The Movements Serving Each play starts with a serve. The team that received the last point, serves the ball. To serve, the player must toss the ball into the air, slightly above their head, and proceed to hit the ball with their preferred hand. A serve is then followed by three popular movements..

6. The Movements cont. Passing The first major movement in volleyball is passing, otherwise known as bumping. The player bends down and positions themselves as if they are leaning forward while sitting in the chair. They then use their forearms to pass the ball.

7. The Movements Cont. Setting A set is the second movement. The player should position their hands as if they are drinking a 2 liter, or catching a football. They then hold their hands above their head, and let the ball fall into them. Finally, they push upwards and forwards to release the ball.

8. The Movements Cont. Hitting The third movement in volleyball is hitting, otherwise known as spiking. The play approaches the ball as it is set to them. They then jump up and hit the ball, similar to a serve. With a snap of the wrist, the ball is shot downward at the opposing team.

9. Rotation • If a team wins the serve by scoring a point, then they are required to rotate clockwise. • This is done to change up the server.

10. Positioning Setter- The player that is most skilled and consistent at setting is usually the setter Defensive Specialist/Libero- The player that is most skilled at passing.

11. Rules RULE #1: A player cannot catch or lift the volleyball RULE #2: A player cannot touch or interfere with the net RULE #3: When serving, the players foot cannot cross the designated line.