Volleyball+Study+Guide (1)

Scoring System

• Both teams may score points regardless of who is serving.

  • This is known as Rally Serving.

Hits in Volleyball

• A team is allowed three hits to return the ball to the opposing side.

• The preferred sequence of hits is:

  • Bump

  • Set

  • Spike

Bump Pass Techniques

• Leg Power: Utilize power from your legs.

• Arms Position: Don’t swing your arms; keep them even.

• Contact: Strike the volleyball with your forearms.

Set Pass Techniques

• Elbows: Keep elbows out.

• Fingertips: Strike the ball with your fingertips.

• Catching: Avoid catching the volleyball.

Serving Techniques

• Footwork: Step with your opposite foot.

• Contact Point: Strike the ball with the palm of your hand.

Spike Techniques

• Angle: Strike the ball at a downward angle.

• Hand Position: Strike with the palm of your hand.

Game Rules

• If the volleyball hits the net and crosses over to the other side, it counts as a point for the team that hit it over.

• A volleyball landing on the line of the court is considered in.

• Catching the ball is classified as an illegal hit.

• Players are prohibited from touching the net.