You just heard your name called to serve on
your volleyball team, and you’re in the middle of practice. What’s the first
hit called? You can’t remember and time’s ticking away! Whether you’re a
beginner or someone who just wants to brush up on the sport, here’s everything
you need to know about the first hit in volleyball.
The first hit, or serve, is the most
important one. It sets the tone for the entire game and gives your team an
opportunity to score points. The serve must be powerful, but it can't go over
the net. The server must also stand behind and across from the court of where
they are serving to make sure that it doesn't go out of bounds. The ball will
land right in the center of the opposing team's side. The player who made the
serve will then move back on their own side while the opponents rotate their
players so they're ready to receive the ball.
The ball has to bounce on the ground before anyone touches it. The player who served needs a clear view of what happens next as well as a clear shot at making a good return themselves because once they've served, they cannot move until after the ball has been returned and play has resumed. If any part of them is touching the line at which there is no longer play, then their opponent gets two free points called 'liberties'. Players also have to wait until the ball hits the ground before touching it with their hands. The second hit, or return, starts the rally. The person who just received the first contact has the privilege of being able to attack again by trying to put the ball into the other person's area. They do this by hitting the ball with a lot of force without stepping inside the service zone during contact (meaning they stay outside). The attacker has four attempts within each rally to try and win a point by putting the ball in their opponent's territory. The blocker defends the ball by blocking it away from the attacker and into the open space between the two teams. The goal is to keep the ball off the floor by either bumping or pushing it away with a forearm, hand, arm or knee - anything except using the feet! At least three consecutive contacts between the ball and one player needs to occur for a block to count. To win a point, all attackers need to do is hit more balls than their opponents and eventually get 10 balls past them. When the attacker puts the ball down in the opponent's space, it counts as a point. When the defender successfully blocks or bumps the ball away, then their turn comes up to try and get a point against the opposite team. The key here is not just winning points but making sure you stop them from scoring too. The first team to 21 wins!
The pass
The first hit in volleyball is also called the pass. The team trying to score hits the ball over the net to the other team, and that team tries to hit it back over. A lot of people think that a volleyball game is all about hitting, but actually it's not; there are lots of sets played before one team scores a point. There are a few different types of passes: the bump set, the tip set, and the dump set. The bump set is like the normal volley from tennis or basketball; the passer bumps the ball up into the air so that it reaches higher than if they just threw it over with their arm strength. The receiver has to then get ready for an attack (in this case usually by jumping). The dump set is when you throw the ball low so your partner can reach down and scoop up. In some cases, you can jump up really high if you want to be able to quickly move into position for an attack. The tip set is when the passer puts the ball on the ground, so the person receiving it doesn't have to run forward as much. That way the other player can jump up and touch the ball with the tip of their fingers, which means that they'll need less effort to return the ball. The last thing we'll talk about is the block. It's easy to confuse blocking with defense because both stop shots, but blocking only happens when it’s time for the attacking team to take its turn at bat. The blockers try to prevent the opposing team from getting points by making sure they don’t make contact with the ball; defenders do that too, but also try to get balls away from attackers who might be making a play towards them. When the attacker is going after the defending team's side of the court, the defender will usually step in front of them to protect themselves. If the attacker goes after the attacking side of the court, then he or she will face-off against another blocker while his/her teammates set up their offense on that side of the court. The attacker could also look for another option besides coming straight at him/herself and use what's called the pivot. The pivot looks like it would work better for basketball or ice hockey players since you need some space around you to execute correctly!
The set
The first hit in volleyball is called the
spike. The spike is usually made by a player with good jumping ability and
speed. When the ball hits the floor, it must bounce no more than once before
the hitter can touch it. The jump must be at least shoulder height to be legal;
the maximum allowable height is chest height.
The hitter uses their hands or arms to strike the ball with their fingers or palm, typically directing it overhand like they are throwing a punch or pushing an object overhead as hard as they can, so that the ball will fall on an area of the other team’s court, putting them out of play for one serve. The hitter jumps into the air after running up close to the net and then swings their arm(s) upwards when they go into the air. The point of contact between the ball and the hand (or arm) is what determines where on the opponent's court it lands, which makes this technique an art form unto itself. The spikes vary greatly in power, speed and placement depending upon how much momentum the player has generated through his or her approach run-up. A strong spike towards the back line of the court might carry better than a weak shot directed cross-court. And the less time the ball spends in the air, the harder it will be for the opposing team to return. The opposite side of the court is also vulnerable: if you put all your energy into a too-strong spike, you may end up sending the ball straight out of bounds without even touching anyone else’s side of the net. So there’s some strategy involved here too! The goal is to land the ball on the ground, within the attacking zone. The idea behind playing offense is to get the opponent out. But don't forget - you have two people on your own team! The setter sets the ball and either sets it high enough so someone can block it or low enough for someone lower in height to be able to hit it. It sounds complicated but these rules make things interesting - not just another boring game of hitting the ball back and forth across the net!
The spike
The first hit in volleyball is called a
spike. A spike is when the player jumps into the air and hits the ball with
their fist or open palm. To execute a spike, you will need to take off running
and jump. Try to time your jump so that your feet are just above the net so
that you can hit it with your fist or open palm. You can also use the ball of
your foot instead of your fist if you want to give yourself more of an angle to
get the ball over the net. What was the first hit in volleyball called? The
spike. The first time you touch the ball with the intention of hitting it over
the net is the beginning of a play which they call a rally. At this point,
there isn't any scoring because it has not been established who would win if
one team got two points before the other team got one. The first team to score
is awarded a point. The side with the most points at the end wins the game! The
object of the game is to serve the ball from the back line onto the court; then
try to hit the ball over the net and land on your opponents side for a point.
If you miss, then your opponent gets a chance to return it.
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