We explain what volleyball is and the main characteristics of this game. Also, which are the referees and assistants who interfere.
What is volleyball?
Volleyball or also called volleyball It is a sport that It consists of two teams, made up of six players each who face each other, within a court divided by a net in equal parts. The main objective of this game is to pass the ball over the net and for it to hit the ground of the opponent's field.
The game begins with a throw of the ball by one team to the opposing field. The length of the play may vary, depending on whether a foul was committed during the game or if the opposing team was unable to intercept the ball and return it to the opponent's field. Each team has three hits on the ball, which must be clean. The winning team of the first game will be assigned a point and will have a new serve available.
Among its main rules we can find the famous rotation Rotation occurs according to the points achieved by each team.
volleyball It has different modalities, which vary depending on each country and also physical disabilities; This is how sitting volleyball or standing volleyball can be differentiated.
See also: History of volleyball
Technical characteristics of volleyball
- Field or court It has a rectangular shape. It measures 18 meters long by 9 meters wide. The center line indicates the area to be occupied by the teams and has a liberated or free zone of between 3 and 5 meters.
- Networks This has a length of approximately 10 meters and a width of 1 meter.
- Ball/Ball It is very different from the one used in football, since it is 65 centimeters in circumference and weighs almost 300 grams, making it an easy element to manipulate. The raw material that they are made of is generally leather, although there are also synthetic materials.
- Uniform The clothing that players must wear are: Shorts, t-shirt, elbow and knee pads, socks and tennis shoes.
- Time The matches are made up of sets, which can be three, four or five. The team that manages to succeed in three of them will win the match. To win a round it is necessary to score at least twenty-five points, and it is mandatory to have a two-point difference with the opposing team.
- Tie-breaker The team that obtains 15 points, with a difference of two, will win.
Referees and assistants in volleyball
During a volleyball match there are several referees who work. The main referee is the one located next to the posts and his objective is to direct the game giving the pertinent instructions and drawing cards when necessary. There is also a second judge, whose role is to be the main judge's assistant, standing on the post vacated by him.
On the other hand, we find the scorers, in charge of keeping track of the points, changes, rotations and fouls.
Also, the linesmen (who can be two or four and also assist the main referee) account for whether the ball fell inside or outside the court.
Movements in volleyball
- Take out It occurs when a player projects the ball towards the opponent's sector.
- Block When a player prevents the ball thrown by his rival from passing into his area.
- Receive Prevent the ball from touching the ground, placing your hands and arms in an appropriate position, thus being able to return the shot.
- Place/Assemble In a series of no more than three passes between players of the same team, the aim is to achieve a goal play.
- Attack Send the ball with an accurate hit to the neglected area or to the player at a disadvantage.
- Finish off. Return the ball unexpectedly, with force.
