Sitting volleyball rules are similar to standing volleyball but with adaptations for athletes with physical impairments. Key differences include a smaller court, lower net, and the requirement for players to maintain contact with the floor (between the buttocks and shoulders) when contacting the ball. Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Court and Net: Smaller Court: The court is typically 10m x 6m, with a 2m attack line. Lower Net: The net height is 1.15m for men and 1.05m for women.
Player Rules: Contact with the Floor: Players must maintain contact with the floor with some part of their body between the buttocks and shoulders at all times when playing the ball. Blocking: Blocking the serve is allowed. Limited Lifting: Players are permitted a short loss of contact with the court during defensive plays in the back zone, and during defensive plays in the front zone (not a block).
Classification: Athletes are classified as either minimally disabled (MD) or fully disabled for international competition. Game Play: Best of Five Sets: Matches are played best of five sets. Scoring: The first four sets are played to 25 points, and the fifth set is played to 15 points, with a two-point margin needed to win each set. Three Hits: Teams are allowed a maximum of three contacts with the ball before sending it over the net. Serve: Play begins with a service over the net. Blocking: Front-row players can block the serve.
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