1. Volleyball Unit

2. Rules 1. Number of Players
-There are 6 players in a team. 3 in the front row and 3 in the back row.
2. Maximum Hits
-There is a maximum of 3 hits per side (or team).
3. Consecutive Hits
-A player may not hit the ball twice in succession.
-A block is not considered a hit.
4. The net
-The ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve that goes over.
5. A Volley
-When the ball is played and hit back and forth, this is considered a volley.
Rules

3. Rules (continued…) 6. Boundary Line
-A ball hitting the boundary line is “IN”
7. Ball is Out
-If the ball hits completely outside the boundary line
8. Game Play
-To get play started, a team is chosen to serve by a coin toss.
9. Rotation of players
If your team is serving: rotate clockwise when you lose a point
If your team is not serving: rotate clockwise when you win a point
10. First to reach 21by two or more points wins. -
Rules (continued…)

4. Volleyball Violoations
1. Illegal Hits
-It is illegal to catch, hold, or throw the ball.
-Intentionally using any other body part
2. Two Players Hitting the ball at the same time
-If two or more players hit the ball at the same time, this is considered one play (or hit)
-Either player involved may hit the ball next
3. Blocks
-A player cannot block or attack a serve!
Volleyball Violoations

5. Volleyball Violoations (continued….)
4. Points Earned
A point is earned when the other team results in a violation
-When serving and stepping over the line
-Failure to serve the ball over the net
-Contacting the ball illegally
-Touching the net with any body part
-Crossing the court centerline with any body part
-Serving out of order
-Back row player attacking the ball inside the front zone
Volleyball Violoations (continued….)

6. Set: making contact with the ball above your head using palms and finger tips
Bump: making contact with the ball below your chest using your forearms
Spike: powerful hit aimed directly towards the floor
Serve: hitting the ball to initiate battle for each point
Block: obstructing opponent to hit ball over the net without crossing sides
Dig: diving or crouching to save a low ball from hitting the ground
Three hit cycle: bump, set, spike
Skills