How To Play Volleyball

Want to know how to set, block, or hit a volleyball with the correct form? Unsure about the game's rules and positions? Use this resource to learn how to play volleyball and avoid common mistakes.

NAKHONPATHOM, THAILAND - APRIL 18: Mizuta Yumi #5, Kotoh Chizura #2 and Ishii Yuki #6 of Hisamitsu block as their competitor spikes during the FIVB 17th Princess Cup Asian Women's Cup Volleyball Championship on April 18, 2014 in Nakhonpathom, Thailand.

Volleyball Positions and Roles

Types of Serves in Volleyball

What Does the Setter Do in Volleyball?

ATHENS - AUGUST 28: Liana Mesa Luaces #11 of Cuba goes up for a spike against Brazil in the women's indoor Volleyball bronze medal match on August 28, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at the Peace and Friendship Stadium part of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece.

Volleyball Rules and Regulations

Volleyball libero position

The Libero in Volleyball: A Defensive Specialist

Female vollyball players

Understanding Volleyball Rotation

Volleyball player spiking the ball during a volleyball match

Volleyball Positions: Outside Hitter

Stanford v American Volleyball game

Tips for Volleyball Team Communication

women playing volleyball

The Middle Blocker in Volleyball Positions

Volleyball game in a gym with spectators in the stands.

Common Mistakes When Running a Volleyball One Set

Female volleyball players excited at the gym

The Opposite in Volleyball Positions

Back row attack volleyball

Understanding a Back Row Attack in Volleyball

Woman Playing Volleyball

Volleyball Rules: Comparing FIVB, NCAA and AVP Volleyball Rules

Beach volleyball game

What Position Should You Play in Volleyball?

volleyball serve

How to Execute a Float Serve

Mariusz Prudel (L) of Poland blocks an attack of Viacheslav Krasilnikov of Russia

How to Master the Volleyball Block

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: Sulaiman Saad of Qatar digs the ball in the Men's Bronze Medal Volleyball Match against Saudi Arabia during the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 at Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall on December 14, 2006 in Doha, Qatar. Saudi Arabia defeated Qatar 3-2 to win the Bronze Medal.

How to Make a Volleyball Dig

Woman serving volleyball

How to Execute a Volleyball Serve with Topspin

Women Spiking and Blocking a Volleyball

How to Win the Fifth Set in Volleyball

Jump serve volleyball

The Jump Serve in Volleyball

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 08: Markus Boeckermann of Germany sets the ball during a match between Germany and USA on day three of the Berlin Smart Grand Slam of FIVB World Tour at Waldbuehne on August 8, 2013 in Berlin, Germany.

How to Execute the Volleyball Set

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