Volleyball was first called mintonette because of its similarity to badminton, but was renamed because the object of the game was to volley the ball back and forth.

Ball may be served underhand or overhand. Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve. Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for point. First game serve is determined by …

***For a full listing of volleyball rules and procedures, please refer to the NSAA Volleyball Manual and the NFHS Rules Book for Volleyball.

Volleyball is a sport played by two teams on a playing court divided by a net. There are different versions available for specific circumstances in order to offer the versatility of the game to everyone.

RULES AND REFEREEING INTRODUCTION By every measure, Volleyball is one of the world’s top sports – it has more affiliated federations, larger TV viewing figures, larger followers at social media, …

Knowledge of the basic fundamental skills of volleyball, common errors, and suggested corrections will enable a coach to provide efficient and effective teaching and coaching strategies for every athlete.

Volley: Tries to use bump, set, spike (60-75%) Volleys vary in length Digs are hit or miss (50-60%) Return accuracy is broad, but focus on placement