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Packed with thrills, bumps, sets and spikes, volleyball is a brilliant
spectator sport – but it’s even better when you get stuck in yourself.
This high-speed game requires athleticism, endurance and power.
If you’re a beginner, there are plenty of ways to build up your skills
and learn how to play volleyball – both indoor and beach. Say
goodbye to the sidelines and hello to the adrenaline-packed court with
this handy guide. We’ll take you through the basics, cover the key
moves to learn and give you top tips on how to develop your prowess
on the court.

What are the basics

of volleyball?
If you’re thinking about taking up this exhilarating sport or just want to
learn more, read through our basic rules on how to play volleyball.
From team formations to how to score a point, we’ll help you pick up
the essential rules before you get started.
An indoor volleyball match is the best of five games. The team
who takes the majority (three games) is the overall winner of the
match. For beach volleyball, it’s best of three.
To win a game, a team must score 25 points with a two-point
difference. If they’re too closely matched, the game can continue over
the 25-point maximum. On the final deciding game of the match it’s
only played until 15 points, but the two-point difference still applies. In
beach volleyball, a game is played to 21 points, with the same final
round and tiebreak rule. You can find out more in our video guide to
beach volleyball.
Each indoor volleyball team consists of six players, whereas
beach volleyball is played in teams of two. For indoor volleyball,
there are a number of positions. Usually, there are three players at the
front near the net and another three towards the back of the court.