Teaching The Rules Of Volleyball

Before you can be a coach or even just play the game of volleyball, you must understand the rules. Especially for any person who is interested in becoming a coach of a volleyball team, then learning the proper rules of volleyball is essential. There are nearly one hundred different rules of volleyball that apply but to get started there are just a few that are really important to learn. These are the rules of volleyball that will help you get started in the game and have the best success with it.


The serve is the start of a game of volleyball and there is an important rule to remember involving the serve. This rule is that the person serving the ball, no matter which team they are on, must remain behind the end line until after they have made contact with and served the ball. Until their hand has made contact with the ball and the serve is complete, the person is not allowed to step over that line. There are quite a few rules of volleyball that have to do with the actual playing of the game or with volleying.


The ball is allowed to be volleyed around from player to player but after three hits the ball must be sent over to the opposing team. If a team is not able to get the ball to the other team's side of the net in three or less hits, the other team will get a point. Another rule is that no single player can hit the ball twice in a row. If you hit the ball it must be sent either over the net or to another player on the team otherwise a foul will be called.


If the ball is forced over so hard that it causes a player to accidentally bump into the net no foul will be called but no grabbing or pulling of the net is allowed. Another of the most important rules of volleyball is to ensure that the equipment is of the right height and standard to the game. The net height for instance must be 7'11-5/8" for men and 7'4"-1/8" for women. As for the ball it must be between 9 to 10 ounces in weight and 4.5 to 6.0 pounds of pressure.


Remember, these are just a few of the most basic rules of volleyball. It's essential to be aware of all the rules of volleyball before playing a game. The rules of volleyball are always the same. Once you learn the rules it will be easy enough to stick to and the rules of volleyball never change.