VOLLEY BEACH

By Jessica, Rana, Mehwish, Rachel, Philip, Rex and Glenn

history
Beach volleyball was probably first played in Hawaii in 1915, when the Outrigger
Beach and Canoe Club set up a court on Waikiki Beach, The sport began as a form of
family fun at the beach, and its wide appeal and low cost meant it soon spread
around the world. By the 1930s it was being played in the most strange places: Riga,
Sofia and Prague, the capital cities of Latvia, Bulgaria, and the then Czechoslovakia.
Rules and regulation
Dont Let the Ball Hit the Floor on Your Side of the Net

The primary objective in volleyball is make the ball hit the floor on the opponents side of the court, while
simultaneously preventing it from dropping on your side. Volleyball players go to great lengths to keep the
ball from hitting the courtand they have the scrapes and bruises to prove it.
Three Contacts/Hits per Side

Each team is allowed a maximum of three contacts before it must send the ball back over the net. The
preferred sequence is a dig (an underarm pass made with the forearms), followed by a set (an overhead pass
with the hands), and then an attack (overhead one-handed hit directed over the net and towards the
opponent).

Teams are also permitted to block the ball as it comes over the net. The resulting contact does not count
towards the three contacts per side. In theory, this means that a team could technically contact the ball four
times (with the first contact being a block) without penalty.
Rules and regulation (2)
Players Must Rotate Clockwise

In volleyball, six players rotate clockwise through six different positions on their side of the net. There are three
front row positions (left front, middle front, and right front) and three back row positions (left back, middle back,
and right back). Teams rotate with each new server, and no person can serve more than once in succession.
No Player Can Hit the Ball Twice in Succession

The rules state that no player is allowed to hit the ball multiple times in row. While this principle appears to be
straightforward, it can get a little confusing: If the double contact occurs on a teams initial hit it is a legal play.
However, the double becomes illegal if a player makes two separate attempts to hit the ball. In other words, you
may double the ball (volleyball slang for hitting the ball twice) as long as it is on your teams first contact and
you made a single motion to contact the ball.

If you want to know more about the ramifications and applications of this rule, click here to check out the guide
on ball handing.
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A Player May Not Cause the Ball to Come to a Rest During Contact

Volleyball can be categorized as a rebound sport because the rules prevent participants from contacting the ball for a prolonged
amount of time. Players are not allowed to carry, palm or throw the ball.
The Net is Off-Limits

No part of a players body or uniform is allowed to touch the net, but, participants are permitted to play the ball out of the net
during a volley and a serve.
Game Play

Like tennis, volleyball matches are broken up into individual sets (also called games); a team must win a majority of the games in
the series in order to win the match. Most matches are made up of either three or five games. Before the start of a match, the
referee will conduct a captains meeting and a coin toss. The winner of the coin toss has the option of choosing to serve or to
receive the serve. The privilege of the first serve will then alternate between teams in subsequent games.

The first team to 25 points wins the game, but play continues until one team wins by at least two points. For example, if the score
is tied at 24-24 and team A scores point 25, the game is not yet done because neither team has gained a two point advantage.
Rule and regulation 4
The first team to 25 points wins the game, but play continues until one team wins by at
least two points. For example, if the score is tied at 24-24 and team A scores point 25,
the game is not yet done because neither team has gained a two point advantage.

Court & Equipment

Volleyball is played on a rectangular court measuring 18 x 9 meters. The court is

divided into two equal parts by a center line and a net. The net resides over the center
line and stands at a height of 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women.

For more information on court and equipment specifications, click here to check out the
volleyball court dimensions guide on Isport
Rules and regulations
Scoring
A point is awarded when play stops at the end of each rally. A team does not need to be serving
to score points. This scoring method is called the rally point system.

Some common scoring tactic include: Setting up hits to aim at the weaker players on the team;
aiming for vacant areas on the court; or spiking the ball close-in to the opponent''''s side of the
net. Any rule infraction will also results in a point for the other team.
Substitutions

There are a set number of substitutions allotted per game (the specific amount differs according
to league and/or level of play). A player may substitute into the game only during dead ball
situations. To enter the game, a coach or player must request a substitution from the official,
after which the substitute must enter the substitution zone and wait for the referees approval.
technique
Top athlete male
Full name Charles Frederick Kiraly
Years Teammate Tours (points)
Nickname Karch
2003 Brent Doble 120
Nationality American
1984 Los Angeles Team
Born November 3, 1960 (age 56)
Gold medal first place 1988
Jackson, Michigan
Seoul Team
Hometown San Clemente, California,
Gold medal first place 1996
United States
Atlanta Beach
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
1986 France
Weight 93 kg (205 lb)
Silver medal second place 1986
College(s) UCLA Moscow
Female athlete
Full name Jennifer Anne Kessy
Nationality United States
Born July 31, 1977 (age 39) Women's beach volleyball
San Clemente, California Representing the United States
Hometown San Juan Capistrano, Olympic Games
California
Silver medal second place 2012
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
London Beach
World Championships
Gold medal first place 2009
Stavanger Beach
Equipment needed
ball

Net
 Knee pad

Uniform