PEPF 03:

Volleyball

MODULE 2
Basic Rules of Volleyball

Lesson 2: Playing Format, Rules of the Game, Violations,

Players Specialization and Their Position
 Lesson 2: Playing Format, Rules of the Game,
Violations, Players Specialization and Their Position

By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. identify the important rules to be remembered in playing volleyball;
2. illustrate the different player’s specialization and their positions in a volleyball court; and
3. value fairness and apply positive attitude by learning the rules of the game.
Introduction
Understanding the rules of every game is very important. This will allow you to enjoy
the game and provide the rules to be observe while playing and violations or errors to avoid
while playing the game. Set of rules are implemented to ensure the harmony and conduct of the
game. Reintroducing to these rules will help understand the sport of volleyball better and can be
used as a part of recreation to engage to others and play the sport.

photo source: Western New England Board of Volleyball Officials

 Engage:
Instruction: Identify the following common violations presented below. Write
you answer on the space provided.

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Explore:

Instructions:
Out of the 15 words in the box, create a phrase to explain the rule in playing
and winning a match the sport volleyball:

6 players match- 3 sets

2 teams set- 25 points
5 regular players 2 point lead

Volleyball Rules:

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Essential Questions:
1. What are the important rules in playing volleyball?
2. What are the different fouls and violations in volleyball?
3. How are fouls and other violations affects the game?
Explain:
I. BASIC VOLLEYBALL RULES
A. Playing Format
1. To Score a Point
A team scores a point:
 By successfully grounding the ball on the opponent’s court;
 When the opponent team commits a fault;
 When the opponent team receives a penalty;
 Fault – if team commits a fault by making a playing action contrary to the
rules (or by violating them in some other way). The referees judge the
faults and determine the consequences according to the rules.
 Rally and completed rally
Rally – is the sequence of playing actions from the moment of the service
hit by the server until the ball is out of play.
A completed Rally –is the sequence of playing actions which results in the
award of a point.
 If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point and continues to serve.
 If the receiving team wins a rally, it scores a point and it must serve next.
2. To Win a Set
 A set (except the deciding 5th set) is won by the team which first scores 25
points with a minimum lead of two points. In case of a 24-24 tie, play is
continued until a two-point lead is achieved (26-24; 27-25;…
3. The Match
 The match is won by the team that wins three sets.
 In case of a 2-2 tie, the deciding 5th set is played to 15points with a
minimum lead of 2 points.

B. Rules for Playing the Game

 6 players on a team, 3 on the front row and 3 on the back row
 Maximum of three hits per side (1st Hit/Touch -Pass, Bump or Reception;
2nd Hit/Touch -Set or Toss; 3rd Hit/Touch -Attack, Hit or Spike)
 Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (A block is not considered a hit)
 Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve
 A ball hitting a boundary line is "in"… (see Terminologies)
 A ball is "out" if it hits... (see Terminologies)
 It is legal to contact the ball with any part of a player’s body
 It is illegal to catch, hold, or throw the ball
  If two or more players contact the ball at the same time, it is considered one play and
either player involved may make the next contact (provided the next contact isn't the
teams 4th hit)
 A player cannot block or attack a serve from on or inside the 10 feet line
 After the serve, front line players may switch positions at the net
 At higher competition, the officiating crew may be made up of Two Referees, Line
Judges/ Linesman, Scorer, and an Assistant Scorer.

C. Violations

The following are some basic volleyball rules for violations.

The result of a violation is a point for the opponent.
 When serving, stepping on or across the service line as you make contact with the
serve
 Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully
 Contacting the ball illegally (lifting, carrying, throwing, etc.)
 Touching the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. Exception: If the
ball is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact an opposing
player, no foul will be called, and the ball shall continue to be in play.
  When blocking a ball coming from the opponent’s court, contacting the ball when
reaching over the net is a violation if both:
1) your opponent hasn't used 3 contacts AND
2) they have a player there to make a play on the ball
 When attacking a ball coming from the opponent’s court, contacting the ball when
reaching over the net is a violation if the ball hasn't yet broken the vertical plane of
the net.
 Crossing the court center line with any part of your body. Exception: if it's the hand
or foot, the entire hand or entire foot must cross for it to be a violation.
 Serving out of order.
 Back row player blocking (deflecting a ball coming from their opponent), when at
the moment of contact the back row player is near the net and has part of his/her body
above the top of the net (an illegal block).
 Back row player attacking a ball inside the front zone (the area inside the 10 foot
line), when at the moment of contact the ball is completely above the net (an illegal
attack).

II. PLAYER SPECIALIZATION & THEIR POSITIONS:

A. Player Specialization:
1. Setter – Have the task for orchestrating the offense of the team. They aim for second
touch and their main responsibility is to place the ball in the air where the attackers can
place the ball into the opponents' court for a point. They have to be able to operate with
the hitters, manage the tempo of their side of the court and choose the right attackers to
set.
2. Outside hitters/Left side hitters – attack from near the left antenna. The outside hitter is
usually the most consistent hitter on the team and gets the most sets. Inaccurate first
passes usually result in a set to the outside hitter rather than middle or opposite.
3. Middle blockers/Middle hitters – are players that can perform very fast attacks that
usually take place near the setter. They are specialized in blocking, since they must
attempt to stop equally fast plays from their opponents and then quickly set up a double
block at the sides of the court.
4. Opposite hitters or Right-side hitters – carry the defensive workload for a volleyball
team in the front row. Their primary responsibilities are to put up a well formed block
against the opponents' Outside Hitters and serve as a backup setter.
 5. Libero – are defensive players who are responsible for receiving the attack or serve.
Liberos wear a different color jersey than their teammates.

B. Position of Players:
Front-Row Players – Positions: 4 (front-left);
3 (front-center); 2 (front-right)
Back-Row Players – Positions: 5 (back-left);
6 (back-center); 1 (back-right)
 Rotation of players on the court is done clockwise.