Compared to other team sports, volleyball may involve less physical contact but it is still a challenging sport because the game requires constant movement. Being a purely bouncing sport, no player can catch the ball but can only pass, catch, hit, hit or block the ball.
court
Volleyball is played by two teams on a court divided crosswise by a net. The offensive objective of each team is to serve the ball – without holding the ball – in such a way that it lands on the opposing team’s ground.
players
Each team consists of 6 players who must take turns clockwise each time the team wins the time to serve. Three players are in the net positions and the other three are in the back. Only players on the net can block or rise near the net. Those in the backcourt can block or rise provided they jump from behind the three-meter line, also known as the attack line.
The starting lineup typically includes specialists such as a setter, two center line linebackers, two wide receivers and what is known as a universal spiker. In 1998, the FIVB introduced a new specialist player position called Libero who is the only one not involved in the rotation.
Libero plays an important role receiving serve and playing defense in the backcourt. Although he cannot serve, spin or spin up front, he holds the key to getting his team to run a successful attack through a combination of excellent passing and ball handling.
scoring
Volleyball since 1998 has adopted a standard scoring system known as the rally point system which allows a team to score a point regardless of which team serves. This is in contrast to the traditional scoring system where only the team on duty can score.
The ball is thrown into play by a serve. Each team is only allowed 3 visits in receiving service. The ball is pushed back and forth in what is known as a rally. The rally continues until the ball is stopped in the field of play, goes out of play, or is not returned properly. Whoever wins a rally scores a point.
The receiving team that wins the rally not only gains a point, but also the right to serve and the opportunity to rotate clockwise.
matches
Matches are organized by best of five groups. All first four sets are played up to 25 points while the last or fifth set is played to only 15 points. A team wins a set if the opponent scores at least two points. Since there is no point cap, the set continues until a team wins by two points.
Uniforms
During the early years of volleyball, the usual attire consists of loose-fitting T-shirts and shorts. today, volleyball uniform Slimmer and more formal in appearance. Shirts can be either sleeveless, short-sleeved, or long-sleeved and paired with either slacks or shorts. The players also wear volleyball shoes.