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A team can have 4 players on the court at a time.
A team can have 4 players on the court at a time.
False
A libero player can also play as a front row player.
A libero player can also play as a front row player.
False
A player can hit the ball twice in a row if it is a block.
A player can hit the ball twice in a row if it is a block.
False
A player can catch the ball in mid-air to prevent it from hitting the ground.
A player can catch the ball in mid-air to prevent it from hitting the ground.
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A player can attack the ball before it breaks the plane of the net.
A player can attack the ball before it breaks the plane of the net.
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A back row player can attack the ball in front of the attack line.
A back row player can attack the ball in front of the attack line.
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A ball that touches the antenna is ruled as IN.
A ball that touches the antenna is ruled as IN.
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A let serve is a fault in volleyball.
A let serve is a fault in volleyball.
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A team is allowed to have more than three touches before hitting the ball over the net.
A team is allowed to have more than three touches before hitting the ball over the net.
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A player can hit the ball twice in a row if it's not a block.
A player can hit the ball twice in a row if it's not a block.
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A libero player is a front row player.
A libero player is a front row player.
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The ball is ruled OUT if it lands on the boundary lines.
The ball is ruled OUT if it lands on the boundary lines.
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A back row player can attack the ball from anywhere on the court.
A back row player can attack the ball from anywhere on the court.
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It's a fault if the ball contacts the net on the serve.
It's a fault if the ball contacts the net on the serve.
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A player is allowed to hit the ball when it's still on the opponent's side of the court.
A player is allowed to hit the ball when it's still on the opponent's side of the court.
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The ball is ruled OUT if it hits the referee stand.
The ball is ruled OUT if it hits the referee stand.
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Study Notes
Team Structure
- A team consists of 6 players, with 3 front row players and 3 back row players.
- A libero player, a defensive specialist, can be used as a back row player and wears a different colored shirt.
Contacts
- A team is allowed a maximum of 3 touches before hitting the ball over the net.
- A block does not count as a touch.
- The same player cannot hit the ball twice in a row, except for a block.
Contacting the Ball
- Players are not allowed to catch, hold, or throw the ball.
- Players are not allowed to hit or block the opponent's serve.
- It is illegal to attack the ball before it breaks the plane of the net.
- Players can swing at the ball when it breaks the plane of the net.
In or Out?
- The ball is considered "IN" if any part of it hits the lines.
- The ball is considered "OUT" if:
- It lands outside the boundary lines without touching the opponent.
- It hits the antenna.
- It hits any part of the net or cables outside the antennas.
- It hits a referee stand, poles, or the ceiling (except in high school, club, or college volleyball in the United States).
Back Row Attack
- Back row players cannot attack the ball in the front row.
- If they attack, they must perform the jump behind the attack line (10 feet or 3 meter line).
Antennas
- The ball must be completely above the net for it to be an illegal attack.
- It is allowed to play the ball off the net.
- It is a fault if the ball contacts the net outside the antennas.
- The ball must travel between the antennas (or their imagined extensions) when flying to the other side of the net.
Recently Changed Rules
- Let serves are allowed, and the ball can touch the net on the serve.
- A point is awarded after each serve.
- The libero can enter and exit the game between each serve without a coach's request.
- The server can serve the ball from anywhere behind the backline.
- Players can double hit the ball on the first contact, such as during serve receive or digging.
- It is legal to hit the ball with any part of the body, including the foot and leg.
Team Structure
- A team consists of 6 players, with 3 front row players and 3 back row players.
- A libero player, a defensive specialist, can be used as a back row player and wears a different colored shirt.
Contacts
- A team is allowed a maximum of 3 touches before hitting the ball over the net.
- A block does not count as a touch.
- The same player cannot hit the ball twice in a row, except for a block.
Contacting the Ball
- Players are not allowed to catch, hold, or throw the ball.
- Players are not allowed to hit or block the opponent's serve.
- It is illegal to attack the ball before it breaks the plane of the net.
- Players can swing at the ball when it breaks the plane of the net.
In or Out?
- The ball is considered "IN" if any part of it hits the lines.
- The ball is considered "OUT" if:
- It lands outside the boundary lines without touching the opponent.
- It hits the antenna.
- It hits any part of the net or cables outside the antennas.
- It hits a referee stand, poles, or the ceiling (except in high school, club, or college volleyball in the United States).
Back Row Attack
- Back row players cannot attack the ball in the front row.
- If they attack, they must perform the jump behind the attack line (10 feet or 3 meter line).
Antennas
- The ball must be completely above the net for it to be an illegal attack.
- It is allowed to play the ball off the net.
- It is a fault if the ball contacts the net outside the antennas.
- The ball must travel between the antennas (or their imagined extensions) when flying to the other side of the net.
Recently Changed Rules
- Let serves are allowed, and the ball can touch the net on the serve.
- A point is awarded after each serve.
- The libero can enter and exit the game between each serve without a coach's request.
- The server can serve the ball from anywhere behind the backline.
- Players can double hit the ball on the first contact, such as during serve receive or digging.
- It is legal to hit the ball with any part of the body, including the foot and leg.
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Learn about the players and contacts in a volleyball team. Understand the rules of touches, blocks, and player interactions.
