Volleyball

Playing a sport is a great way to have fun, meet new people and get a work out at the same time. But when choosing which sport to play, don't be fooled into thinking your only choices are common sports like basketball, netball, and Aussie rules.

You mightn't know, but Victoria is full of volleyball clubs and competitions.

Why play Volleyball?

Volleyball is a fun, exciting sport that caters for both genders, all age levels and a wide range of skill and fitness levels. Unlike most other sports, even in the highest levels of competition volleyball , personal strength and fitness is not a major component of being able to play the game. This means you don't have to be an overly sporty type to be able to enjoy and compete equally in a volleyball game.

Victorian volleyball clubs and competitions seem to run against the sporting pack, by having a friendly and welcoming reputation. The game attracts people of all different situations and backgrounds, so nobody should have any trouble fitting in with a volleyball team.

The basics of the game

Volleyball is a team sport with six players on the court for each team. A high net separates the two teams, and the aim of the game is to try and ground the ball on the other team's side of the court. Each time the ball hits the floor a point is scored to the winning team. First team to 25 wins the set, and a game is usually the best of three or five sets.

Possibly the hardest thing to get used to in volleyball is not being able to catch the ball. Instead, the ball must be hit with your hands. Each team is not allowed more than three hits before putting the ball over the net.