Volleyball Rules and

Regulations
Welcome to the world of volleyball! Learn the ins and outs of the game, from
its objective to key skills and techniques, and get ready to serve up some fun!

A by Akhtar Abbas
Objective of the Game
1 Scoring Points
The objective is to score points by hitting the ball over the net and landing it
within the opponent's court, while preventing the opposing team from doing the
same.

2 Three Touches
Each team has three touches to return the ball over the net. The touches can be
made by any combination of players before it crosses the net.

3 Winning the Set

A set is won when a team reaches 25 points (with a minimum 2-point
advantage). Matches are usually best-of-five sets.
Basic Rules of Volleyball
1 No Catching or 2 No Stepping Over 3 No Touching the
Holding the Center Line Net
You cannot catch or hold Players cannot step over Players cannot touch the
the ball. It must be hit the center line and invade net with any part of their
cleanly with no prolonged the opponent's side during body while the ball is in
contact. play. play. It results in a
violation.
Scoring System
1 point When the ball lands within the opponent's court

Sideout When the serving team makes a mistake,

resulting in the opposing team gaining the serve

Rally Point When a point is scored by the serving or receiving

team, regardless of who served
Rotations and Player Positions

Rotations Player Positions

Teams rotate clockwise after winning a rally and The six-player team consists of three front row
gaining the serve. players (hitters) and three back row players (setter,
libero, and other defensive players).
Violations and Penalties
Foot Fault
A player's foot completely crossing the end line during a serve results in a foot fault violation.

Illegal Attack
An attack hit from the back row position if the player is in a front row rotation is considered
an illegal attack.

Net Violation
Touching the net with any part of the body during play is a violation and results in a change
of possession.
Key Skills and Techniques
Serving
Master different types of
serves, such as the float serve
and the powerful topspin serve,
to keep your opponents on their
toes.
Setting
Develop precise hand-eye
coordination and learn to
quickly and accurately set the
ball for your teammates to
attack.
Spiking
Learn the correct technique to
jump, approach, and spike the
ball with power and accuracy,
aiming for the opponent's weak
spots.
Tips for Beginners
1 Communication is Key
Stay in constant communication with your teammates to ensure better coordination on
the court.

2 Practice Serve Receive

Focus on improving your serve receive skills, as it greatly affects your team's ability to
execute plays.

3 Continual Learning
Stay curious and continue learning new techniques and strategies to enhance your
game.