Volleyball is a team sport played on a rectangular court divided by a net. The game involves two teams of six players each, with the objective of scoring points by grounding the ball on the opponent's side of the court. The ball is typically made of synthetic leather, and the court is 18 meters long and 9 meters wide.

The game begins with a serve from one team, with the opposing team attempting to receive the serve and return the ball over the net in no more than three touches. The play continues until the ball lands out of bounds, hits the floor, or is unable to be returned.

Points are scored when the ball lands on the opponent's court, either by hitting the floor or if the opposing team fails to return the ball properly. The first team to reach 25 points and lead by at least two points wins the set, and the team that wins the best of five sets wins the match.

Volleyball is known for its fast-paced action and the athleticism required to play the sport.