WR11: DESCRIPTION OF A SPORT

How is volleyball played?

Volleyball is a court game between two teams of six players each, played by hitting a ball to the opposite side over a net. When the ball hits the ground or goes out of one side of the court it is a point or an opportunity to serve for the other team.

Basic rules of volleyball

1-Volleyball is a team sport that can be played indoors, outdoors and even on the beach (known as beach volleyball).
2-The playing field is a rectangular field of 18m x 9m divided into two parts of the same size by a centre line. It is surrounded by a free zone at least 3m wide on all sides that overhangs the playing area.
Three metres from the centre line is the attack line that delimits the offensive zone.
3-The volleyball net is variable in height. For men's competitions it measures 2'43m and for women's competitions 2'24m. At the top of the posts there are two rods or antennae that protrude 0.80m and delimit the area through which the ball must pass.
4-The ball is spherical and flexible, with a circumference of 65-67 cm and a weight of 260-280g.
5-During the game the ball has to be hit continuously, it cannot be held or picked up by any player.
6-The game consists of two teams and each team consists of six players on the pitch and a maximum of up to six substitutes.