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Place a hand above the net, palm facing downward. Make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open. Point to the center line or to the respective line. Raise both thumbs vertically. Brush with the palm of one hand the fingers of the other; held vertically; USAV: Brush fingers of opposite hand once over palm of vertical hand.
Jan 11, 2024 · Each different type of set has a different hand signal which is used to quickly and inconspicuously let players know what’s going on. In this article we’ll run through each of the most common hand signals used by setters as well as an example of what that play looks like.
- Illegal Alignment/ Improper Server
- Line Violation
- Illegal Hit
- Delay of Service
- Over-The-Net
- Net Foul Or Net Serve
- Legal Back Row Attack
- Illegal Attack of Serve/ Back Row Attack
- Illegal Blocking Or Screening
- Ball Touched
In Volleyball teams must start each rally in a specific rotation. This means players must stand in the correct order on court. To learn more about rotations and in what order players should stand you can read my article here. However in short once a point is won when the other team is serving you must rotate 1 position in a clockwise direction. If ...
When serving in volleyball it is illegal to step on or over the baseline during the serve. The baseline are the two lines that form each end of the Volleyball court. The officials that are normally in charge of the side and baselines are the line judges. If a line judge or even referee spots a player stepping on or over the line when serving they w...
Although volleyball looks rather simple and easy to pick up when you dive deep into the technique it can actually be very challenging. With that in mind there are a lot of movements and motions that are considered illegal when playing the ball. The most common forms are things such as lifts or carries. A lift or carry is called if the ball comes to...
Once the referee has blown the whistle to initiate the start of the rally, a player has 8 seconds to serve the ball. If for whatever reason the player takes longer than the allocated 8 seconds, the referee will award the point to the other team for the delay in service. A referee will show this has occurred by raising their hand with a flat open ha...
Now this rule is actually not as straightforward as it sounds and to the untrained or inexperienced player this is actually a very misleading rule. In volleyball you are not allowed to reach over the net to attack the ball, however, there are actually quite a few exceptions to this rule. You are allowed to reach over the net to play the ball if the...
This is certainly one of the more well known rules in volleyball however even this simple rule is sometimes misunderstood. In volleyball you actually can touch the net providing it does not affect the rally or run of play. With that being said there are very few situations in which someone touching the net wouldn’t affect the run of play. Just to c...
Now I will be honest until I decided to put together this article I never knew this call even existed and to be honest I am still struggling to find a situation in which this would even be used? In volleyball if a player is back row they are not allowed to attack the ball from in front the 3m (10 foot) line, unless they jump from behind the line. W...
Now this call does makes a lot more sense to me. In volleyball, especially at top level, a backrow is very viable option and is used an awful lot. As I said above, in volleyball it is illegal for a back row player to attack the ball from on or in front of the 3m (10 Foot) line. When focusing on the ball it is very difficult to judge exactly where t...
Now this may come as a surprise to you as you will often see players from the serving team grouping at the net and raising their arms to restrict the receiving teams view. However screening or blocking the line of sight is actually illegal in volleyball. With that being said there is a rather loose interpretation of this rule. What I mean by this i...
Everybody knows that if the ball lands out of bounds it is a point to the opposite team of the player who touched it last. When a ball is hit by the attacking side it is quite common for the blockers or defenders to get a touch on the ball. It is important for officials to notice this, as if the ball was to land out after a touch from the blockers ...
Jan 8, 2024 · By using specific hand signals such as crossing fingers or pointing pinky fingers towards certain areas of the volleyball court, setters can effectively relay information about high ball sets or quick sets without verbal communication – which could be easily overheard by the opposing team.
Aug 20, 2024 · Volleyball hand signals are a key part of the game. They help players communicate quickly and clearly on the court. Knowing these signals can enhance teamwork and improve game strategy. Players and coaches use hand signals to indicate plays, formations, and serves without shouting.
But for setters, hand signals are essential to making sure their team is in the right position on the court. In this article, we’ll explore how understanding and using setter hand signals can give your volleyball team a competitive edge.
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Oct 11, 2023 · Volleyball setter hand signals enable effective communication and coordination among teammates. Hand signals represent various sets and attacks for each position on the court. Signals for left side, back row, right side, and middle blocker plays differ in purpose and execution.
