What's it all about?
Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of six active players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organised rules. Numerous other variations of Volleyball have developed, most notably the Olympic spin-off sport Beach Volleyball.
The ball is usually played with the hands or arms, but players can legally strike or push (short contact) the ball with any part of the body.
A number of consistent techniques have evolved in Volleyball, including spiking and blocking (because these plays are made above the top of the net the vertical jump is an athletic skill emphasised in the sport) as well as passing, setting, and specialised player positions and offensive and defensive structures.
Go Spike! with Volleyball England
Volleyball England is launching Go Spike!, a campaign to get more people into Volleyball. This will be an exciting summer of Volleyball from June to September 2011. For more information and to find your nearest Go Spike session visit Go Spike. If you or your club want to be part of Go Spike, advertise come and try sessions or events where people can try Volleyball then send the details to info@gospike.net and they will do the rest.
Taking part 
Most recreational Volleyball clubs are based at schools and colleges.
Get Involved
For Volleyball club information please visit Volleyball England's website
There are many clubs in Kent and for a full list please visit Volleyball England's website
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Structure of the sport
Volleyball England is the brand representing the English Volleyball Association and is the recognised National Governing Body for Volleyball, Beach Volleyball and Sitting Volleyball in England. Volleyball England is responsible for the development, promotion and delivery of Volleyball across England.
Main Contact
Tom Middleton - Kent Volleyball Development Officer - 07710 772 533 - thomas@middleton2012.freeserve.co.uk
