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Volleyball
Volleyball is played both indoors and on the beach. Teams get three chances to hit a ball over the net in hopes of grounding the ball on the opposite side. Ask questions about volleyball rules, techniques and teams here.
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What is a bumb in volley ball?
A bump is when you pass the ball with your forearm, often used to receive a hard serve, or a ball that is too low to pass on above your head, and is one of the basic skills to master in Volleyball. A bump is usually the first pass which goes to the setter for a hitter to hit it over. The precision of the bump is not the best, so to prepare an attack (with a spike) i.e. to "set", an overhand pass i preferred, with the fingertips.
To bump, you put your hands together, thumb to thumb, closing one fist on the other to form a "ball". Then the incoming ball is hit from below with a distinct impact, and may gain high velocity.
A bump is also called a forearm pass or just a pass, but is sometimes used as well to hit the ball to the opponents' court side, as a weak "attack".
What is the purpose of setting the ball in volleyball?
The 2nd contact (pass set hit). When you use your hands to set your attacker for a hit.
Total points in a volley game?
whoever gets to 25 points first win, but you have to win by two points, so you can not win if the score is 24 25 because you are not winning by two points. If the score was 24 25 the game would keep going until one team was ahead by two.
What is the difference between an overhead serve and a spike in volleyball?
When you spike you slam the ball over the net on the other team aggressively. Similar to a slam dunk in basketball really. And when you dig you stop the ball from touching the floor with you forearms.
What if the players in volleyball hits the ball more than 3 times?
As soon as a team hits the volleyball the fourth time, a point is awarded to the other team.
It is called blocking.
What does all conference mean?
All conference teams are composed of all the best players at each posistion throughout the conference. Just like an all star team.
Is volleyball a dangerous sport?
as a result of heart attack from over-exertion, it certainly can happen, a few years ago a crack basketball player was found dead in his apartment at a local college. This did not happen on the court, so to speak.
How do you hit the volleyball over the net?
First, you must know the proper approach: start w/ your dominant foot back at a diagonal stance.
the approach is very fast-paced so keep on your toes, literally. 1. step w/ your back foot (NOTE: a VERY big step, but stay balanced)
2. take a small but quick step w/ your dominant foot
3. then same w/ other foot. it's actually very simple. here's mine. my dominant foot is right.
left...rightleft now, at the last step, you jump UP, not foward. Foward will push you in the net and that is an automatic point for the other team. once you are in the air, take your dominant hand and pull it back to about your shoulder. lift your other hand as high as it will go (NOTE: your rescessive arm is called your GUIDE HAND, which will help you locate the ball.) now the ball should be near your guide hand if it is a good set and your timing is right. once you have located the ball , take down your guide hand and pull your dominant hand up in a, what we big bad v-ball players call, the claw. if swung right, your ball will go straight down in front of the ten-foot line. now, listen. you can't learn volleyball overnight. Olympic ball-players didn't wake up one morning and give someone a happy birthday (when theball hits the targeted passer's face) when they first learned it. it takes time, patience, and dedication.(NOTE: if you don't like the idea of getting scratches and bloody noses, go back to recreation volleyball)
What are the ten rules in playing volleyball?
First of all, only 10?????? Well, ok.
1.) You must serve behind the in-line
2.)If the ball touches the antenna it is considered out
3.)If you are in back row, you can't jump and hit the ball over the net in front of the 10 ft. line
4.) A front row blocker cannot purposefully move to block a player from seeing the server (also known as screening)
5.)In club volleyball, you cannot touch the top of the net of go into the net if it interferes with the play.
6.)Again in club volleyball, you whole foot cannot be over the middle line
7.) You can't catch the volleyball or "throw" the volleyball or "lift" it
8.)One person cannot touch the the ball two times or more in a row
9.)One team cannot play the ball more than four times before it goes over the net
10.)Back to serving - You can only have one re-toss if you make a bad one. If you want to make a re-toss, you cannot touch the ball and it must touch the ground.
What is a funny volleyball team name?
"We've got balls"... It's a common name for those humorous teams.
How far can a person hit a Wiffle ball?
The farthest I have ever hit a wiffle ball is 150 feet or so.
How many feet away do you have to be when severing a volleyball?
If your a hard server, then you might wanna back away from the line but if your a short server, then it wouldn't hurt to be up TOWARDS the line. Just don't pass the line or its a foot fault.
Which sport is better soccer or volleyball?
If you want a more thourough workout, then soccer, because you are burning more calories and gaining more leg muscles than in swimming because of the running. But if you want a workout for your arms rather than your legs, than swimming would be better.
What time can someone hit the ball twice in volleyball?
If the player hits the ball, and the ball is blocked, that player may hit the ball again. Similarly, if the player blocks a ball, but it lands on the player's side of the court, that same player may touch the ball again.
What is the best angle to hit a volleyball?
Well many people would just like to kick straight on, but if you had to chose a angle you would probably be best shooting from the left. People have more room, more shooting space, and could maybe bend the ball, but that is just my opinion :)
It depends what you want to do, if you want to bend it to the left or right or just a straight power shot with no curve. But you defintiely have to kick it your your angle to bend to your side. and to bend to the oppsite you have to kick the ball on the left side but straight
What is the role of the 2nd referee in the volleyball game?
The second referee is called the 'down referee,' who watches for players who cross the line of the court, contact the net, or setters who jump/back row attacks. They also signal for player substitutions in games, and work with the 'up referee' to call balls out and in.
Can a junior varsity player also play varsity?
There is no definite answer, it depends what kind of thing you are playing for and how good you are.
What are serves called in volleyball?
There are two types of serves in volleyball: Overhand and Underhand.
- Overhand: The overhand serve is just as it sounds, you throw the ball up in the air and then you hit it hard to make it over to the other side. This serve is for more experienced players, because it takes a little bit to get the hang of it. You also need plenty of arm muscle to make it over.
- Underhand: Underhand serving is when you hold the volleyball in your left or right hand (it depends on what your prominent hand is, if you're left handed you use hold the volleyball in your right hand, if right handed you use your left) then you swing it with your prominent hand.
Those are the two basically popular serves in volleyball, but it also depends on what serve you prefer.
Why is there a little person on each volleyball team?
that little person is called a libero. that person is usually good at lower arm that person can neither spike nor serve he/she will wear a different coloured jersey 4 easy differentiate(for the referee) of he/she in a competition
How many serves do you get before you have to switch the server in vollyball?
The serve is won either depending on tossing a coin or scoring a point. Unless it is beginning of start, the team must rotate before the next player can serve, typically the one last shifted in from the substitutes. The player in turn may serve 4 consecutive times if the opposing team doesn't score. Thereafter a new shift must be done with the next player in turn to serve. Any points scored after a missing shift are deleted and the opposite team gets the right to serve. The scoring doesn't depend on which side has hit the serve, each ball gives a point to one team.
There are two basic serve techniques - Underhand and Overhand Serve. This refers to whether the player strikes the ball from below, at waist level, or first tosses the ball in the air and then hits it above shoulder level. Underhand serve is considered very easy to receive and is rarely employed in high-level competitions.
In Volley 2000 the underhand serve is allowed even from the 3 m line.
Famous serve variations:
- Sky Ball Serve: a specific type of underhand serve occasionally used in beach volleyball, where the ball is hit so high it comes down almost in a straight line. This serve was invented and employed almost exclusively by the Brazilian team in the early 1980s and is now considered outdated. In Brazil, this serve is called Jornada nas Estrelas (Star Trek).
- Line and Cross-Court Serve: refers to whether the ball flies in a straight trajectory parallel to the side lines, or crosses through the court in an angle.
- Top Spin: an overhand serve where the ball gains topspin through wrist snapping. This spin causes the ball to drop faster than it appears to a passer receiving it.
- Floater: an overhand serve where the ball is hit with no spin so that its path becomes unpredictable. This type of serve can be administered while jumping or standing. This is akin to a knuckleball in baseball.
- Jump Serve: an overhand serve where the ball is first tossed high in the air, then the player makes a timed approach and jumps to make contact with the ball. There is usually much topspin imparted on the ball. This is the most popular serve amongst college and professional teams.
- Jump Float: This is a serve like the jump serve and the floater. The ball is tossed lower than a topspin jump serve, but contact is still made while in the air. This serve is becoming more popular amongst college and professional players because it has a certain unpredictability in its flight pattern.
- Round-House Serve: the player stands with one shoulder facing the net, tosses the ball high and hits it with a fast circular movement of the arm. The ball is hit with the palm of the hand, creating a lot of topspin.
- Hybrid Serve: An overhand serve delivered similarly to a top spin serve; however, it has more pace than a floater, but has a similar unpredictable path.
What is a point in volleyball?
A team can receive a point in volleyball for multiple reasons:
- They served a ball the opposing side was not able to return. (Ace)
- They hit a ball onto the floor on the other side of the court or the other team wasn't able to return it. (Kill)
- The other team sent the ball out of bounds when sending it over the net.
- The other team violates a rule (ex. touching net, stepping over center line, foot fault while serving, etc.)
When was Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament created?
Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Tournament was created in 1952.
