Volleyball - Sitting

What does this sport involve?

The court for Volleyball is 6 metres x 10metres which is smaller than the standard court, with a lower net. There are separate events for men and women. Only 6 members of a team can be on the court at any one time.

The aim of the game is to score a point by propelling the ball over the net using your hands which are clasped together like a single fist to punch or thrust the ball over the net and down onto the surface of your opponent’s half of the court. The opposing team try to defend their half of the court and return the ball with the aim of hitting the court surface on your side of the net and scoring a point.

There are 5 sets in each match. The team winning the best of 5 is the overall winner. In each set teams play until one reaches 25 points with a 2 point lead. The final set is played to 15 points.

Who can compete?

Open to:  Men and women with any physical disability which meets the minimum disability criteria

Did you know ?

Sitting volleyball is a faster moving game than standing volleyball. At recreational level this sport is a sport disabled/ able bodied can play together. This Sport was first represented at the Paralympics in 1980. The GB team competed at highest level until 1991

Where do I start if I think I would like to try this sport or find out more?

The organisation responsible for organising is:

English Volleyball Association Ltd, Suite B, Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leics LE11 3GE  www.volleyballengland.org

Tel: 01509 63 1699

Other contacts:

If you live within reach of Kent - the Kent Sports Development Unit are actively trying to promote this sport and have purchased a transportable floor for Sitting Volleyball which can be taken to different sites so people can try it

Would I like this sport and what are the benefits?

If you are looking for a fast moving, tactical team game then this could be the sport for you. Good sport for improving fitness levels.

 

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