Not knowing the basic volleyball rules can be a frustrating experience whether you're a player, coach, or just a fan.
You may have stumbled upon volleyball on television. You're watching the game, the referees make a call, and you don't understand why.
Maybe you have a sudden interest in volleyball now that your daughter has made the high school volleyball team. You want to understand the rules the best you can so you can cheer her team on.
Maybe you're a player that often gets frustrated when a referee makes a call that you don't understand.
Maybe you're coaching and looking for every advantage you can get to help your team win.
Maybe you're a recreational volleyball player that is looking for that edge you need.
Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, fan, or just a recreational player, it's a good idea to be familiar with the basic volleyball rules.
The following are some basic volleyball rules for violations.
The result of a violation is a point for the opponent.
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