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  • Question
    I don't understand the rotation?
    Donagan
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    Whenever your team wins a point on the other team's serve, your team gets to serve again. Before your team serves, it rotates in a clockwise direction: right back, the server, becomes middle back; right front becomes right back, now the server; middle front becomes right front; left front becomes middle front; left back becomes left front; and middle back becomes left back. Your team won't rotate again until there is another side-out, if your team again wins a point on the other team's serve.
  • Question
    What clothes and padding should I wear for volleyball?
    Community Answer
    Wear spandex, knee pads, any shirt and shoes that stick well to the floor so you don't slip.
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    Can a back row player hit the second touch if the setter doesn't call for help?
    Community Answer
    Usually you should let the setter get the second ball, but if it seems like the setter can't get there in time, you can.
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    When do you double block in volleyball?
    Donagan
    Top Answerer
    Whenever possible. A double block is always more effective than a single block.
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    Do we rotate if a ball is served and it is a foul?
    Community Answer
    No. If your team serves the ball and loses the point, the other team rotates. Your team wouldn't rotate until it gains another point.
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    How do I run to my "position" after the ball is served?
    Community Answer
    It depends on what is your current position and where are you intended to move. For example, if you are in the Position 2 (Left Front/Left Spiker) and wanted to move to Position 3 (Middle Front/ Booster) then it is always good to stand in-line with Middle Front and Middle Back so the swapping can be done in a single step with very minimal impact on the game and to avoid confusion among the players.
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    Does the Libero go on to rotate when a team gains a point?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it rotates with everyone else. Sometimes, the coach might call in another Libero and take whoever is playing middle back out.
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    If my team continuously wins points, will the opponents rotate every time when my team is continuously winning points?
    Community Answer
    No, the opponents will only rotate when it is their time to serve.
  • Question
    How is the rotation handled with three front and three back court players?
    Community Answer
    Rotate like normal - clockwise - whenever your team gets the ball.
  • Question
    Can you provide some examples about when you can move while playing back row?
    Community Answer
    Let's say you're serving. During the serve, you go to the line in the back of the court. Right after you serve, you could run up to the middle of court.
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    Can Libero attack cross lines?
    Community Answer
    No, it cannot.
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    What happens when I block a spike?
    Community Answer
    It depends on the block. If the ball is blocked straight down on the hitter's side (this is called a roof), then the hitter's teammates will try to pass it back up and go on with the point, but hopefully the block can't be passed and you win the point.
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    Is there only one kind of rotation in volleyball?
    Community Answer
    Yes, there is only one, according to the rules of the game.
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    Can two middle blockers sub in and out of the court with the same libero?
    Community Answer
    Yes! Whenever the middle gets to the back row you can substitute the same libero in for either middle when they get to the back row.
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    Is there any system in which the setter does not rotate?
    Community Answer
    No, everyone inside the court must rotate. The setter/front liners could only change their position if the ball was released by the server.
  • Question
    Should I yell "first pass" in the right front corner?
    Community Answer
    You should yell "mine", "I go", or "I got it" to tell all your teammates that you've got the ball and the setter will know where to look after you've passed it. Then you can call your number and hit it.
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    Is it possible to change positions after the ball has been served?
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    Yes. You must start the point in the position you are given, but after that, you may move. However, back-row players who are hitting must hit from behind the 3-meter line.
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    Can front players move to other positions in the front?
    Community Answer
    The players can move after the serve, so you should prepare to move quickly and efficiently to your position.
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    At the start of a new game, when the receiving team successfully defended the rally and is getting ready for their very first serve, can they choose to rotate or stay in place?
    Community Answer
    They have to rotate or the ref well call them out and the opposing ream will get the point. Since their rotations were out of order, it's the opposing teams ball/their serve.
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    How do setters rotate to the front during gameplay?
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    If you’re a setter and in the front row, you have two ways to get where you’re supposed to be. If you’re on the outside, then you will hold hands with the middle hitter/blocker and swap places when the other team or your team has made contact with the ball when serving. If you're in the middle position in front, then you’re already where you need to be.
  • Question
    Where do I go when they say "base," and where do I go after the serve?
    Community Answer
    If the other team is serving, you are in defense. When the ball goes over, you go to base. If you are in the front row, your base is at the net and defense is on the 10-foot line. If you are in the back row, your defense is toward the back and base is the 10-foot line.
  • Question
    How does rotation for high school volleyball work?
    Community Answer
    It is exactly like regular rotation. Rotations never really differ. Just follow the information on this and you should be fine.
  • Question
    If I am in the back zone, can I attack or hit from the front after the serve?
    Community Answer
    You can attack or hit, but you must do it from behind the attack line. Back line players cannot move to the net to spike or block.
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    When should my team substitute a player?
    Community Answer
    You can substitute at any time. Someone would need to make fists with both of their hands and rotate their arms on top of each other, which signals the referee to stop and allow substitutions. Once the whistle rings for the next server, you can’t sub in/out anymore.
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    Does every player have to serve?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but your coach can sub someone in for you if you don't have a good serve.
  • Question
    How many times can one player change in one set?
    Community Answer
    Do you mean how many times can one person be substituted in and out? Usually the maximum is twelve substitutions between the pair (i.e. six times out, six times in). If you're referring to how many times one player can rotate position in the set, that depends on how often service changes back and forth. If service changes back and forth after each rally then a player will rotate many more times than if one server goes on a streak and gets 15 points before losing the serve. Also, if the set goes to extra points to win by two then that will also extend how many times a player will rotate.
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    Is it acceptable for a receiver to direct hits over the net?
    Community Answer
    No, a receiver cannot direct hits over the net. That is a foul and a point for the other team since it's considered "reaching."
  • Question
    Is it necessary to block the ball while serving?
    Emily Newton
    Community Answer
    If you blocked the ball while the other team was serving, it would be an illegal hit. You are not allowed to block serves.
  • Question
    How do I sub in from the back line in volleyball?
    Community Answer
    For a libero, you sub in when you are about to rotate to the front. You have to sub behind the 10 foot line. For a normal back row player, the same rules apply as any other player.
  • Question
    How many points are played in the first two games?
    Community Answer
    The first two games (or sets) are played to 25 points. The third set is played to only 15 points, but this is only valid if your team is ahead by at least two points. For instance: 25-24 won't win you the game, but 25-23 or 27-25 will.
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