VOLLEY BALL STUDY GUIDE

1.	BEACH BUMP= used for balls above head 
a.	feet are shoulders width apart, knees are bent, and hands above shoulders.
b.	hands are together, thumbs are crossed, hit ball with flat surface formed by hands (near pinkie area)

2.	SET= used for balls above shoulder level and usually done close to or at net
a.	fingers spread, hands slightly cupped
b.	bend knees; line body under ball
c.	contact ball with finger pads

3.	UNDERHAND BUMP= used for balls below waist level
a.	feet are slightly wider than shoulders, knees bent, with one foot slightly forward
b.	hands are cupped together, with thumbs flat and pointing down
c.	arms are straight and are held inside knees
d.	hit the ball with the flat surface formed by thumbs or forearms.
e.	follows through- arms do not go above shoulders

4.	SERVE
a.	the ball is served underhand
b.	step with opposite foot
c.	keep the head down and eyes on the ball
d.	hit the ball out of your hand.
e.	hit the ball with the heel of the hand and follow through to fair territory 
f.	do not throw the ball in the air before you hit it

5.	GAME RULES
a.	a team may hit the ball up to 3 times before going over the net
b.	both teams can score points at any time= rally scoring (up to 25 points to win)
c.	players may NOT touch the net
d.	a ball on the line is good (in play)
e.	a player may NOT carry or double hit a ball
f.	the ball may be played off the net during a volley
g.	a team rotates upon receiving the serve
h.	a player may step outside the boundaries to play a ball

6.	SAFETY RULES
a.	roll the ball under the net between points or serves
b.	no uncontrolled hitting or punching the ball
c.	no kicking the ball
d.	no pulling or hanging on the net

7.	ROTATION- 3 LINES- *Server

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1      2      3      4                12     1      2      3               11     12     1     2
8      7      6      5                  7     6      5      4                 6       5     4     3
9      10   11   *12                8      9     10   *11               7       8     9   *10
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Serve line 
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