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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 an overhead serve in volleyball?

A over head serve or over hand serve is where you toss the ball above your head and hit it. normally if you are right handed you want to toss the ball in the air with your left hand and take a step with your left foot. Then hit the ball with your open right hand (on the palm area) and flick your wrist for top spin.

What volleyball technique is used to hit the volleyball when the volleyball travels below the waist?

You should pass (bump) the volleyball when it is below your shoulders. You will get the best contact with the volleyball this way.

What is most number of times the ball can be volleyed across the net?

There isn't a limit to the number of times a ball can be returned to the opposite side. Whenever it drops, the other team gets a point.

How long has Kerri Walsh been playing volleyball?

Kerri walsh is a beach volleyball player so she doesn't have the typical numbers, she is number 1 while her partner is number 2.

Volleyball Health and safety?

There aren't really that many risks in volleyball. The only things you should be careful about is: * Colliding with another player * Pay attention so you don't get hit in the face * If you are out of shape, BE CAREFUL volleyball is challenging but it's really fun too. One of my teammates has asthma and she almost passed out at practice because she was out of shape.

How many miles does the average volleyball player run in a game?

I think that they run around 1 to 1 and a half miles a game depending on where they play.


I doubt that they run that much:


http://gizmodo.com/5992583/how-far-do-you-run-in-different-sports


Probably 300 to 1,000 yards a game.

What is the role in a volleyball games?

Outside, middle front, right, setter, middle back, back ouside.

How can you explain momentum by using volleyball as a example?

Newton's law of motion states something along the lines of the action-reaction force. When the volleyball (in motion) comes down, it bounces off the specific area of your hands/arms/wrists used to "bump" the volleyball. This causes the volleyball to fly into the air, while also causing the reaction force of your hands being pushed downward as you feel the force of the volleyball hitting your skin.

What makes a volleyball bounce?

inertia , it bounces even if u let go of it because of inertia , it is also because u are putting pressure on the ball which puts an equal amount of pressure on ur hand and the ball this is called Newton's third law if u do not know.

What type of scoring is used in primary volleyball game?

u only get a point if your team served the ball. otherwise nobody will get a point the other team will serve. everything is onnly worth one point

What does volly mean in volly ball?

A volley is when a player obstructs the ball if he, or anything he wears or carries, touches the ball in play when it is above or travelling towards the playing surface, not having touched his court since last being struck by his opponent.

So, very simply, a volley is when a player hits the ball before it bounces on his side of the table. This is not allowed.

Why do I suck at volleyball?

It really depends, if you're willing to work hard for the sport.

What equiment is used in volleyball?

You need Knee pads, Good tennis shoes(look for court shoes, they are better than running shoes) and Knee high socks. you can find all of this at a sporting goods store. Also some schools require you to have your own volleyball, but you have to check with the coach or school sports director.

How do you dive in volleyball?

well u just fall haha idk do u mean a spra or pancake.... spra u dive out with one leg higher than another ( shorter leg is bent, higher leg is stragiht) n u try to pass or pancake it n roll over and do a backwatds roll and get up. a pancake is diving out bent leg and straight leg and put one hand on the ground,straight, like your giving the ground a high five and the other hand is just like on the side or something

What is the size of a volleyball used in high school?

There is no "official" national standard for volleyballs in the US, as there is no known professional volleyball league in the US. Most volleyball regulations are governed by FIVB (The Federation Internationale de Volleyball), who regulates international play and sets standards for the Olympic precursors and events.The size of volleyballs used at the high school level in the US is regulated by state, federation, division, and district standards. The one caveat within these is that all volleyballs for high school and middle school play must carry the NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) stamp.

What is the official size and weight of a volleyball?

The size of the ball varies according to the classification of play; the permitted circumferences in international play are 12" (30.5 cm) and 11" (27.9 cm). In fast Pitch 12" is standard but in slow pitch 11" or 12" can be used. The ball is most often covered in white leather in two pieces roughly the shape of a figure 8 and sewn together with red thread, although other coverings are permitted. The core of the ball may be made of long fibre kapok, or a mixture of cork and rubber, or a polyurethane mixture, or another approved material. In 2002, high-visibility yellow "optic" softballs were introduced. For a 12" ball the min weight is 178.0g (6 1/4oz.) and a max of 198.4g (7 oz.) and for an 11" ball 166.5g (5 7/8oz.) is the min and 173.6g (6 1/8oz.) is the max. Information was found in the Official Rules of Softball (International Softball Federation) In Chicago, where softball was invented, it remains traditional to play with a ball 16 inches in circumference, with other attributes of the ball remaining the same.

What is the ideal strategy to use in volleyball?

A perfect play in volleyball would be a bump to the setter and a set from the setter to the hitter who would spike it over the net. Not sure what the proper term is, but if you were doing this back and forth it is called peppering, but i don't n=know why it's called that.

When did the sport volleyball turns to 25 point score?

Yes. The winner is the team who scores 25 points first with a 2-point margin.

Why do you need agility for volleyball?

You can: move to the ball quickly respond to your teammates calling "mine", or "out" control the ball better.

Is high school volleyball net the same height as college?

First of all high school volleyball is much different form collegiate volleyball because, most of the collegiate players have been given scholarships to play the sport in high school you basically TRYOUT and then you'll see if you make the team. Also for collegiate you need a lot of experience.

What are the different ways you're allowed to serve in volleyball?

Two ways to serve are underhand and overhand. To serve underhand, hold the ball in one hand and hit it upward with the other fist or forearm, so the ball flies in a parabola into your opponents' side of the field. To serve overhand, toss the ball above your head and then smack it with your wrist, palm, or fingers to send the ball over the net in a parabola flatter than the underhand serve.

Has the volleyball undergone any major changes since its original inception?

When basketball was first invented people who played used a peack basket or a bucket. When the made a shot they would have to get a ladder to get the ball, but then someone cut a hole made a shot and they didn't have to retrive it, this is what majorly affected basket ball.

Must win by how many point in volleyball?

If you are in a tie, you have to win by 2. In a normal game, it's usually 21 or 25.

How many line judges are there in volleyball?

Typically there are two line judges in volleybal. They would stand in opposite corners of the field since each can see two lines different lines of the rectagular playing field.

In more contested games there may be as many as 8, two on each corner, each looking at a different line, and every corner verifying the other corners. In other words two line judges per one line

(two on one sideline, two on the other sideline, two on one endline, and two on the other endline).

The equipments needed for volleyball?

all you need is the strength in your arms and leg strength