<Rule>
Volleyball is a sport in which two teams hit the ball over the net to score points. The ball must be hit back to the opponent’s court within three balls. Basically, the ball is hit with the hands and arms, but it is acceptable to use the feet or other parts of the body for all plays except the serve.
<Court size and number of people>
The volleyball court is an 18 x 9 meter rectangle. The court for each team is 9 x 9 meters with a net in the center.
The height of the net varies according to age and gender, but is 2.43 meters for general men and 2.24 meters for general women.
The number of players allowed to participate in a match is limited to 6 players on the court plus up to 6 replacement members for a total of 12 players in a 6-player volleyball match. As a rule, players may be substituted up to six times per set (one substitution counts as one time).
<Scoring and winning conditions>
Volleyball uses a rule called the “rally point system. During a “rally” in which a serve (service) is received and tossed or spiked back to the opponent, points (scores) are awarded when one’s own team decides to attack or when the opposing team makes a mistake.
Whether or not you have the right to serve has no bearing on the score.
Then, when a player wins 25 points first, he or she wins a set. When both teams are tied at 24 points, a “deuce” is played, and the set continues until one of the teams leads by two points.
International tournaments are basically played in a five-set match, with the team that wins the first three sets winning, with the rule that only the final five sets are played with a 15-point lead.
<The position>
The positions for each role are divided into five main categories: outside hitter (OH), middle blocker (MB), opposite (OP), setter (S), and libero (L).
Outside hitter (OH)
The central position, sometimes called the wing spiker.
Middle Blocker (MB)
This position centers and is the center of the block. It also participates in quick attacks.
Opposite Player (OP)
Positioned opposite the setter, the role of the opposing player is to actively join the attack and try to score points.
Setter (S)
This is the position that gives the friendly toss to the players and plays a commanding role on the court.
Libero (L)
This position is dedicated to defense. The libero and the rear guard can be switched as many times as needed.
<Men’s volleyball Players to Watch by Position>
Nishida Yuji(OH)
Southpaw with high jumping ability
Very good at serve
Onodera Taishi(MB)
Defense that makes the most of her height of over 2 meters
Stable play both offensively and defensively with her characteristic spike that calmly strikes the course
Miyaura kento(OP)
Positional Opposite specializing in attack, strong left-handed spike and serve
Sekita Masahiro(S)
Setter actively incorporating attacks that take advantage of middle attackers with accurate tossing and turning.
Yamamoto Tomohiro(L)
Tenacious play supports the team and is a high defensive player.
<Women’s volleyball Players to Watch by Position>
Koga Sarina(OH)
She has calm judgment and technique, such as spiking with a quick and easy motion and dodging blocks from her opponents.
Miyabe Airi(MB)
Powerful spikes and blocks from a high launch point are her strong points.
Iwasaki Koyomi(S)
In addition to accurate tossing and ball handling near the net, “two-attacks,” in which the player makes it look like the toss is going up, are also weapons of the setter.
Kojima Manami(L)
Saving the team with a hard-working defense that never gives up until the end.
