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Volleyball is a team sport played by two teams, typically consisting of six players each, on a rectangular court divided by a net. The main objective is to score points by sending the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court, while preventing the opponent from doing the same.

Rules of the Game:

1. Teams and Positions:
   A volleyball team consists of six players, including three front-row players and three back-row players. Each player has a specific position, and players rotate positions after every point won.

2. Serving:
   The game begins with a serve. The server stands behind the baseline and hits the ball over the net to the opposite side. The server has one attempt to get the ball over the net, but if the ball goes out of bounds or into the net, it is considered a fault, and the other team gets the point.

3. Scoring:
   Volleyball uses a system called "rally scoring," meaning a point is scored on every rally, regardless of which team served. The first team to reach 25 points wins the set, but a team must win by at least two points. If the score is tied at 24-24, the game continues until one team leads by 2 points. A typical match consists of three or five sets.

4. Hits:
   Each team is allowed a maximum of three hits to return the ball to the opposing side. The hits must be legal, meaning no player can hit the ball twice in a row or carry it (hold the ball). Common hits are the pass, set, and spike.

5. Rotation:
   After a team wins a point when the opposing team serves, the players rotate positions in a clockwise direction. This ensures all players serve and play both in the front and back row.

6. Faults:
   There are several types of faults in volleyball. Some common faults include:

   • Net violations: A player cannot touch the net during play.

   • Out of bounds: The ball must land inside the court lines; if it lands outside, it’s a fault.

   • Double hit: A player is not allowed to hit the ball twice consecutively.

7. Winning the Match:
   To win a volleyball match, a team must win a predetermined number of sets, typically three out of five. The first team to reach 25 points in each set wins that set. If the match reaches a tie (one team wins 2 sets, and the other wins 2), a fifth set, usually played to 15 points, is played to determine the winner.

Volleyball requires teamwork, coordination, and strategy, as players must communicate effectively and anticipate their opponents' moves. It's a fast-paced and exciting game that is enjoyed by people of all ages around the world.