All+About+Volleyball

**About Volleyball**

**__Quick Facts:__** 
 * Originated February 9th 1985
 * Was first called "Mintonette"
 * Created by William G. Morgan who wanted to blend elements of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball
 * First game of volleyball was played at Springfield College, July 7th 1896
 * 2 main types of volleyball: indoort court and beach

 **__Rules:__**
 *  Each game consists of 5 matches
 *  Each match is played up to 25 points (teams must win by 2 points)
 *  To win a game, a team must win 3 matches
 *  If there is a 5th match, the point system is only up to 15 points (teams must win by 2 points)
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> 6 players on each side of the net
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> A point is obtained when the ball hits the ground on the opposing side (within the boundaries)
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> There are 3 hits allowed on each side before the ball must be played over the net
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Each player must serve when they are in the serving position
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Players on the court rotate clockwise
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> If the ball comes in contact with the net, the ball is still in play
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Players must not cross the middle court at any time
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Players cannot touch the net or will forfeit a point
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Substitutions can be made at any point in the game
 * <span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Each team is allowed two time-outs per match

<span style="font-size: 120%; color: #ee4f4f; font-family: Georgia, serif;">**__Positions:__** (on each team) 2 powers 2 middles 2 setters (1 setter, 1 offside)
 * Liberos can sub in for back row players at any time

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 * Liberos are back row players only, who specialize in passing the ball and receiving hits. They are usually wearing a different coloured jersey than the rest of the team in order to be easily distinguishable. //