volleyball glossary
What is a Rotation in Volleyball?
In indoor volleyball, the six players on each team rotate one position clockwise every time their team wins a serve from the opponent. The rotation determines who serves next.
Example in a match
Your team wins a side-out and gains the serve. All 6 players rotate one position clockwise. The new server is the player who was at position 2.
Volleyball scoring with Volley
Volley scores volleyball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Rotation".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a rotation in volleyball?
In indoor volleyball, the six players on each team rotate one position clockwise every time their team wins a serve from the opponent. The rotation determines who serves next.
Does Volley handle rotation automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including rotation. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more volleyball terms?
The full Volleyball glossary is at /volleyball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.