Equipment:

• Volleyball: A spherical ball made of leather or synthetic material.

• Net: A net stretched across the center of the court to divide it into two equal halves.

• Court: A rectangular playing area with boundary lines for singles and doubles play.

• Antennas: Vertical rods attached to the net to mark the boundaries of the playing area.
  

Setup:

1. Court Dimensions:

   • The volleyball court is 29.5 feet wide and 59 feet long for indoor play, with additional space around the court for players to move freely.

   • The net is positioned in the center of the court, suspended at a height of 7 feet 11.625 inches for men's play and 7 feet 4.125 inches for women's play.

2. Teams:

   • Each team consists of six players, typically divided into three front-row players and three back-row players.

3. Starting Positions:

   • Players start each rally in specific positions on the court, with designated areas for front-row and back-row players.
     

Gameplay:

1. Starting the Game:

   • A coin toss or another method is used to determine which team serves first.

   • The serving team starts the game from behind the back boundary line.

2. Serving:

   • The server stands behind the back boundary line and serves the ball over the net to the opponent's court.

   • The server must hit the ball within the service area and over the net to initiate play.

3. Rally:

   • After the serve, players from both teams rally the ball back and forth over the net, using a combination of passes, sets, and attacks.

   • Each team is allowed a maximum of three contacts to return the ball, typically consisting of a pass, set, and spike.

4. Scoring Points:

   • Points are scored when the ball lands in the opponent's court, either by a successful attack or when the opponent commits a fault.

   • A point is awarded to the serving team if the opponent fails to return the ball over the net or if the opponent commits a rule violation.

5. Rotation:

   • Players rotate positions clockwise after each side out or when the serving team wins a rally.

   • Rotation ensures that all players have an opportunity to serve and play in different positions on the court.

6. Winning the Set:

   • A set is won by the first team to reach 25 points, with a margin of at least two points.

   • If the score reaches 24-24, play continues until one team has a two-point advantage.

7. Winning the Match:

   • A match typically consists of the best of five sets.

   • The team that wins three sets first wins the match.
     

Additional Rules and Tips:

• Substitutions: Teams are allowed substitutions between rallies with proper notification to the referee.

• Libero: A specialized defensive player, known as the libero, is allowed to replace any back-row player without prior notification.

• Foot Faults: Players are not allowed to touch the boundary lines or the center line with their feet while playing the ball.

• Etiquette: Maintain good sportsmanship and respect for opponents and officials throughout the match.