Sitting volleyball teams consist of two teams of 6 oncourt players. The attack lines are drawn 3 m from the axis of the centre line. If you had a classmate with an impairment, how could you make the game or activity more inclusive. The object of the game is the same as standing volleyball hit the ball over the net and land it in the opposing teams half of the court. Trophies will be awarded to the top finishing team.
Tournament will be a round robin finished with bracketing to determine one winning team for each division. At club level, the game offers both disabled and nondisabled players the opportunity to compete both with and against each other. By successfully grounding the ball on the opponents playing court. The 2014 warrior games is not a qualifying event for the paralympic games or any other u. This casebook is a collection of plays with official rulings approved by both the world paravolley. Although relatively new in canada, sitting volleyball has been played. Paul albright, 708 planters row, lilburn, ga 30047. Sitting volleyball first appeared on the paralympic programme at the arnhem 1980 paralympic games. Volleyball allows all players to operate both at the net in attack and.
Divide into 2 teams of 6 players or a suitable number. This one ended up disappearing because it was considered too passive for a sport and with the combination of normal volleyball characteristics the adapted volleyball appeared. The object of the game is to send the ball over the net in order to ground it on. Sitting volleyball was introduced at the following games in arnhem, netherlands. That is a different ruling than in the standard regulations of volleyball games. Teach students to pull back their hitting arm as if they were going to draw back a bow and arrow. Touching the opponents court beyond the centerline with a. Awards will also be given for the best hitter, best setter, and best liberodefense. Players are allowed to block serves, but one buttock must be in contact with the floor whenever they make contact with the ball. Sitting volleyball is a paralympic sport that was created with the purpose of helping people with some motor deficiency to be able to practice a sport and also to help in their social and psychological integration, as the great majority of paralympic sports were. The sitting volleyball rules are based on the fivb rules for ablebodied volleyball, with a few minor modifications. You could think about the rules or equipment, for example.
This is a brief overview of the sport and is in no way legally binding. Points are made on every serve for wining team of rally rallypoint scoring. Who can participate in sitting volleyball at the paralympics. World paravolley official sitting volleyball rules june 2017 page 1. Sitting volleyball was introduced to the world at the arnhem 1980 paralympic games. In all cases the sport specific classification rules will take precedence.
At triangle you will see people of all ages, genders and physical abilities on the court playing individuals withwithout physical disabilities. Chapter 3 competition rules pdf competition regulations, coed 4s rules, protests, uniforms, net height, play structure, match protocol, coaching chapter 4 team and player eligibility pdf. Sitting volleyball rules the court size and height of the net are modified for sitting volleyball. Sitting volleyball is played on a 10 x 6 metre court. Sitting volleyball y56 page 2 of 2 about the competition competition format group matches. In standing volleyball, a wide array of disabilities must be present on the court to help equalize the level of play. Most of the rules are the same as the standing game, but the main exceptions are.
Volleyball can be played on a variety of playing surfaces. Most programs use a normal net that is 1m wide and 10m long, attached to the standards of a 9 x 18m court. What to do divide into 2 teams of 6 players or a suitable number. There are different versions available for specific circumstances in order to offer the versatility of the game to everyone. The court size and height of the net are modified for sitting volleyball. Each team must have six players on court, including a libero defensive specialist, who will wear a different colored shirt to the rest of the team, although five reserves are allowed. Sitting volleyball has grown to be one of the more popular paralympic sports due to the fast and exciting action. World paravolley official sitting volleyball rules june 2017 page 8 volleyball is however, unique amongst net games in insisting that the ball is in constant flight a flying ball and by allowing each team a degree of internal passing before the ball must be returned to the opponents. Description this drill is to train athletes movement patterns in multiple directions and to play the ball after making those preparatory movements. Beach ball, light plastic ball or lightweight volleyball. In the mens sitting event, bosnia and herzegovina are the defending champions. Sitting volleyball rules uk sit down and seated rules. Sitting volleyball is very similar to standing volleyball as the object of the game is the same.
World paravolley official sitting volleyball rules june 20 page 8 volleyball is however, unique amongst net games in insisting that the ball is in constant flight a flying ball and by allowing each team a degree of internal passing before the ball must be returned to the opponents. Sitting volleyball began in holland in the 1950s, and is a combination of volleyball and a german game called sitzball. The court is 10 x 6 meters with a twometer attack line. Official volleyball rules 20172020 7 game characteristics volleyball is a sport played by two teams on a playing court divided by a net. A player who attempts to hit a ball offensively with the purpose of terminating play. Paralympics or international paralympic committee sanctioned event. Sitting volleyball sports ability sitting volleyball. The sitting game can provide a way to teach the fundamental skills of volleyball along with creating an inclusive activity for students with and without disabilities to participate in together. Like many adaptive sports, sitting volleyball can be played with ablebodied friends and relatives who follow the sitting volleyball rules. Physical fitness profiles of sitting volleyball players of. Concepts for the instructors who will be responsible for the introduction of sitting volleyball to beginners is carried out on the foundation course.
The court dimensions are 6 m wide by 5 m deep on either side of the net. World paravolley official sitting volleyball rulesjune 20 page 8 volleyball is however, unique amongst net games in insisting that the ball is in constant flight a flying ball and by allowing each team a degree of internal passing before the ball must be returned to the opponents. But, the rules of sitting volleyball permit blocking of the serve. Modifications to gym space are acceptable for local play, as long as both courts are equal in size. Holiday inn are the official hotel provider for the olympic and paralympic games. Most programs use a normal net that is 1m wide and 10m long, attached to the standards of a. Only a well organised and complex teaching plan is truly effective for introducing sitting or standing. How to play sitting volleyball brought to you by holiday inn. It is similar to olympic volleyball, with the same rules and scoring system.
It requires a smaller court 10m x 6m and a lower net, and the game is considerably faster than standing. A mvp award will be given to the best overall player of the. Bill hamiter, high performance director, sitting program head coach womens national sitting team. Homework task what can you tell your family about sitting. Players will be required to wear numbers on the back of their uniform to track serving order and substitutions. It requires a smaller court 10m x 6m and a lower net 1. Sitting volleyball sometimes known as paralympic volleyball is a form of volleyball for disabled athletes. Modifications to gym space are acceptable for local play, as long. Service rotation taking turns to serve attack defence. The rules are structured to allow all of these qualities. A serve that results directly in a point, usually when the ball hits the floor untouched on the receiving teams side of the court. Only a well organised and complex teaching plan is.
Rules of the game sitting volleyball casebook paravolley pan. Thatyearsitting volleyball became an official event for the firsttimeat paralympicgamesin arnhem, the netherlands 6, 7. Sitting volleyball is an adapted sport where the game of volleyball is played on a smaller court with a lower net and all players must sit on the floor. Sitting volleyball competition and rules athletics for all. Volleyball at the 2016 summer paralympics wikipedia. Sitting volleyball is a sport for disabled persons, which was developed in the netherlands in 1950s. Referee commission and the sitting volleyball rules of the. When athletes first start playing the game, the two areas. The attack lines are drawn 2 m from the axis of the centre line. The court is 10 x 6 meters with a 2meter attack line.
Basic volleyball rules and terminology the art of coaching. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the volleyball faq guide. Oct 11, 2011 how to play sitting volleyball brought to you by holiday inn. Volleyball canada sitting volleyball drills prepared by. Volley slide paravolley sitting volleyball the sport of sitting volleyball has grown considerably, alongside the paralympic movement, in recent years and now presents one of the most exciting and interactive sports in the paralympic games, attracting public attention from all corners of the world. Elliot blake, sitting volleyball coordinator 100 n. It is a different and fun way to experience the game of volleyball. What you need suitable indoor or outdoor playing area net or rope with ribbons beach ball, light plastic ball or lightweight volleyball. Bosnia and herzegovina and iran were the finalists in 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012, with iran winning in 2000 and 2008 and. Paul albright, 708 planters row, lilburn, ga 30047 phone. Serving is another sitting volleyball skill that must be taught to students. Sitting volleyball national programs for the physically challenged, contact. Usa volleyball is proud to be the official national governing body for beach, indoor and. Apr 15, 2016 sitting volleyball was introduced to the world at the arnhem 1980 paralympic games.
Each team must have six players on court, including a. Paralympic volleyball is divided into two major disciplines. Sitting volleyball is governed by the same set of rules as the ablebodied game with a few differences. Sitting volleyball is an adaptive version of the standing game but in our gym everyone is welcome to play. Sitting volleyball requires players to maintain contact between their buttocks and the floor at all times when making a play. In fact, by eliminating jumping, which can be adversely affected by disability or age, sitting volleyball puts all players on an equal playing field and brings disabled and. Wovd sitting volleyball official rules book 2020 pdf download. World paravolley official sitting volleyball rules june 2017 page 8.
Sitting volleyball school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. Sitting volleyball guidelines for screen reader friendly pdf version. The rules are the same as the original form of volleyball with the exceptions that players must have at least one buttock in contact with the floor whenever they make. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the volleyball terminology az section. The sitting game is easily incorporated into a physical education program if a court andor space is available. Sitting volleyball guidelines sitting volleyball is team sport that can be played by all individuals and skill levels. Like other adaptive sports, sitting volleyball can also be played with ablebodied players who follow the sitting volleyball rules. Sitting volleyball is governed by the same rules as traditional volleyball based on fivb. The sport of sitting volleyball has grown considerably, alongside the paralympic movement, in recent years and now presents one of the most exciting and interactive sports in the paralympic games, attracting public attention from all corners of the world. The sport that today is called seated volleyball it was not always as it is now and a half that was the evolution of another paralympic sport that existed, which was called sitzball. Volleyball is a popular recreational or competitive sport enjoyed by many people of all ages and skill levels.