Errors
When a player and/or when the ball is in play:
1.Does not clearly hit the ball or allows the ball to come to rest in any part or parts of the
body.
2.Hits the ball out of the boundaries of the court.
3.Allows the ball to hit the floor, or any object outside of the court (except net), before being
legally returned to the opponent
’
s court.
4. Touches the ball twice in succession.
5. Fails to make a good serve.
Fouls
1.Holding the ball or throwing it.
2.If the ball touches any part of the body, except the hands or forearms.
3.Touching the net with any part of the body or hands, or reaching over the net.
4.If a player plays out of position when ball is being served.
Scoring
Only the serving team can score. When the serving team fails to score, it is
“
side out
”
and
the receiving team becomes the serving team.
Penalty
The penalty for fouls or errors committed shall be
“
point
”
or
“
side out
”
, as the case may be.
Game
The game shall be played to 21 points, or the teams may agree to play to 15 points. A
match consists of three games. The match winner is the team to win two out of three
games.
Caution:
Stand clear of the court area to avoid being injured while a player is taking
his or her turn.
Volleyball Rules
