Circulation- and mini-volleyball

Rules level 1 – 6

Explanation of the rules

Court measurement levels 1 to 4 Court measurement levels 5 en 6

1. 1. The level and age mentioned is an indication of what a player should be capable of achieving, assuming the player has gone through the previous levels. Is the player a starting volleyballplayer, then it is up to the coach to determine the level at which the player should start.

2. 2. At all levels the game is played 4 against 4. Our advice is not to exceed six players.

3. 3. How do the substitutes get into play? At level 1, 2 and 3 the goal of the game is to clear the opponent’s court of players. The higher the level the more difficult it is to get players back in the game (explained in the rules per level). The players who start outside the court, are the first players to enter the court, when the objective is met. At level 4, 5 and 6 it is compulsory that players re-enter the court at the serve position.

4. 4. For the first three levels we advise a mini-volleyball. This ball has a circumference of 62 centimeters.
   The differences between brands vary, in colour, durability and the choice of the material. There are also different manufacturers who make balls for the C-youth level (12-13 year old). These balls are special because of their soft and flexible exterior and are lighter than the normal (adult) volleyball.

5. 5. The game is lead by one person (assistant), who is required to have a good knowledge of the level played. This person is there to make sure the games runs in good order, and should expect help from the people who accompany the teams.

6. 6. In a situation where the rules do not provide a solution, it is up to the game assistant to decide.

7. Otherwise the official rules apply.

OBJECTIVES

1. 1. Good mobility to be able to play a forearm pass, where running and shuffle (joining steps) are the most suitable movements.

2. 2. Feet are spread and broad, a low body-posture for optimum balance.

3. 3. To be able to play the ball in front as well as next to the body.

4. 4. Combine the correct feet-position with the point where the ball is played in respect of the body.

   • -ballcontact in front of the body = broad side-by-side position.

   • -ballcontact to the left of the body = broad side-by-side position with rightfoot in front.

   • -ballcontact to the right of the body = broad side-by-side position with leftfoot in front.

5. 5. The tilting of the shoulders because of the angle in which the ball has to be played.

6. • Movements running and shuffle.

7. • Broad side-by-side position of the feet at ballcontact.

8. • Correct postioning of the pass-sheet of your arms.