THE GAME:
The game can be played to 15 or 21 points. The best two out of three games wins the match. Teams shall change court
ends after each game.
SCORING:
Points are scored if a serve lands on the opponent’s court without being volleyed back or if the opponent returns a volley
outside of the field of play. The player who gains the point retains the serve until it is broken by the opponent.
SERVICE COURT ERROR:
1) A service court error has been made when a player has served or received out of turn; or has served or received from
the wrong service court.
2) If a service court error is discovered, the error shall be corrected and the existing score shall stand.
ERRORS AND FAULTS:
1) When a player does not clearly hit the ball or allows the ball to rest on any part of his/her body.
2) A player hits the ball out of bounds.
3) A player allows the ball to hit the floor or any other object outside the established play area (except the net), before
being legally returned to the opponent's side of the court.
4) When a player touches or hits the ball two times in a row.
5) When a player fails to make a good serve within the play area.
6) The ball is caught and/or thrown; it does not rebound from the hit.
7) If the ball touches any part of the body, except the hands or forearms.
8) Touching the net with any part of the body or reaching over the net.
9) If a player plays out of position when ball is being served.
PENALTY:
Touching the net with any part of the body or reaching over the net.
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VOLLEYBALL RULES
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STANDARD COURT LAYOUT
Stand clear of the court area to avoid
being injured while a player is taking
his or her turn.
CAUTION
LEFT FORWARD
LEFT FORWARD
LEFT BACK
LEFT BA
CK
CENTER BACK
CENTER BACK
RIGHT BACK
RIGHT BACK
RIGHT FORWARD
RIGHT FORWARD
NET CENTER LINE
SERVING AREA
SERVING AREA
30 feet
30 feet
8 feet
CENTER FORWARD
CENTER FORWARD
30 feet
30 feet
8 feet
