Volleyball

Volleyball

"AIS Volleyball" by @dino is marked with CC BY-NC 2.0.

Serve

  1. Server must be behind the out line in the back until they hit the ball.
  2. Ball has to be served overhand or underhand.
  3. Ball has to be visible to opponents before the serve.
  4. The served ball may graze the net but has to drop on the opponents side for it to count.
  5. Whatever side served the first game the opposite side gets to serve first on the second game.
  6. The first hit after a serve has to be a bump. You cannot set or spike a serve.

Scoring

  1. A point will be scored with every score of the ball.
  2. If the opposite side misses the ball, hits it out of bounds, or serves into the net, the other side will get the point.
  3. You play to 25 points on the first two sets. If you play a third set the game only goes to 15 points.
  4. You must win by at least two points.

Playing the Game

  1. The maximum hits on each side is three.
  2. A player may not hit the ball twice.
  3. Ball may be played off of the net.
  4. If the ball touches the boundary line it is in.
  5. If two players hit the ball at the same time, they may not hit the for the second time.
  6. You may not block a serve.
  7. You may switch people out, but they have to switch after a serve.

Violations

  1. Stepping out of the boundary line.
  2. Not hitting the ball correctly(carrying, lifting, or throwing).

College Volleyball

  1. You have to spend 75-80 hours a week practicing.
  2. College practices are intense.
  3. Travel time for competitions are longer.

Middle School Volleyball

  1. You spend a couple hours practicing. You usually have one practice a week, sometimes two.
  2. Practices are usually not intense.
  3. Travel time for competitions are less than one hour.

Things you should do or know

  1. Practice like you want to play.
  2. Know where the sidelines are.
  3. Stay positive if you don't do something right or hit it out.
  4. Never tip a bad set.
  5. Find out where you want to serve the ball before you serve.

What to wear to a volleyball game

  1. Don't wear slippery shoes.
  2. Wear your uniform and shorts.
  3. Put your hair in a ponytail.
  4. Wear a headband.
  5. Don't wear jewelry.
  6. Don't wear anything on your wrist.

What to bring to a volleyball game

  1. Extra pair of shoes for after or before the game(Sandals, Crocs, Slides, Flip Flops, Etc.).
  2. Water bottle or bring a drink.
  3. Money for snacks or drinks.
  4. Extra shirt for after the game so you don't have to wear your uniform.