Football Masters

How to Play:

1. Objective: Score more points than the opposing team by hitting the ball over the net and landing it in the opponent's court.

2. Teams: Each team consists of 6 players on the court.

3. Game Start: A coin toss determines which team serves first. The server stands behind the end line and hits the ball over the net to the opposing team.

4. Rally: Teams hit the ball back and forth over the net using a combination of bumps, sets, and spikes. Each team is allowed up to 3 touches to return the ball.

5. Scoring: Points are scored when:
- The ball lands in the opponent’s court.
- The opponent commits a fault (e.g., ball out of bounds, net touch, double hit).
- The opponent fails to return the ball within 3 touches.

6. Winning a Set: The first team to reach 25 points with at least a 2-point lead wins the set.

7. Winning the Match: The match is best of 5 sets. The team that wins 3 sets first wins the match.

8. Rotation: After a team wins a rally and gains the serve, players rotate one position clockwise.

9. Substitutions: Players can be substituted in and out, usually without limit, to maintain team performance.

FAQs:

1. Q: What happens if the ball hits the net on a serve?
A: If the ball touches the net and lands in the opponent's court, it is considered a legal serve and play continues.

2. Q: Can a player hit the ball twice in a row?
A: No, a player cannot make consecutive touches. The only exception is during a block, where the blocker can touch the ball again immediately after the block.

3. Q: What is a fault?
A: A fault occurs if a player steps on or over the end line during a serve, hits the ball out of bounds, touches the net, or performs an illegal hit.

4. Q: How many timeouts are allowed?
A: Each team is allowed two 30-second timeouts per set.

5. Q: Can the ball touch the antenna?
A: No, if the ball touches the antenna, it is considered out of bounds and a point is awarded to the opposing team.

6. Q: What is a libero?
A: A libero is a specialized defensive player who can replace any back-row player without prior notice to the officials. The libero cannot serve, spike, or block.

7. Q: How is a tie resolved in a set?
A: If the score reaches 24-24, play continues until a team gains a 2-point lead.

8. Q: Can players touch the center line?
A: Players may touch the center line, but their entire foot must not cross over it. Violation results in a point for the opposing team.

9. Q: How long does a match last?
A: The length of a match varies, typically lasting between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of sets played and the pace of each set.