Volleyball Decoded

Art & credits

Volleyball Decoded uses 31 photographs from Wikimedia Commons — each one downloaded, re-hosted here (nothing is hot-linked) and downscaled — alongside 82 original vector art plates made for this site and released under CC0. Full attribution for every image is below.

  • A wide overview of the Beach Volleyball Arena on Copacabana Beach during the Rio 2016 Olympics.

    A wide overview of the Beach Volleyball Arena on Copacabana Beach during the Rio 2016 Olympics.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Overview - Beach Volleyball Arena Rio 2016.jpg | Silviagliter | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Professional beach volleyball action at the 2017 AVP Austin Open tournament in Texas.

    Professional beach volleyball action at the 2017 AVP Austin Open tournament in Texas.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:AVP Professional Beach Volleyball in Austin, Texas 2017.jpg | Ralph Arvesen | CC BY 2.0

  • Brazilian pair Larissa and Talita playing against the German pair Borger and Büthe in Olympic women's beach volleyball at the Rio 2016 Beach Volleyball Arena.

    Brazilian pair Larissa and Talita playing against the German pair Borger and Büthe in Olympic women's beach volleyball at the Rio 2016 Beach Volleyball Arena.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Larissa-Talita (BRA) vs Borger-Büthe (GER), Olympic women's beach volleyball, Beach Volleyball Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.jpg | Rafael Henrique Serra | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Beach volleyball match action photographed at the Rio 2016 Olympic beach volleyball venue on Copacabana Beach.

    Beach volleyball match action photographed at the Rio 2016 Olympic beach volleyball venue on Copacabana Beach.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Rio 2016 - Beach Volleyball 6 August (BV002) (28713234844).jpg | Sander van Ginkel | CC BY-SA 2.0

  • Swiss beach volleyball players executing a jump serve during a match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

    Swiss beach volleyball players executing a jump serve during a match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Swiss beach volleyball players jump serves at the 2012 Summer Olympics.jpg | Ben Sutherland | CC BY 2.0

  • A player substitution being made during a volleyball match.

    A player substitution being made during a volleyball match.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Substitution2.jpg | Chiba ryo | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • A coach using a timeout to talk to the team during a match.

    A coach using a timeout to talk to the team during a match.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Volleyball match - coach taking a time-out.jpg | Zorro2212 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Professional-level match action from the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League.

    Professional-level match action from the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's Nations League 03.jpg | Reza Khanbabaei / Fars Media Corporation | CC BY 4.0

  • Match action from the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League.

    Match action from the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's Nations League 01.jpg | Reza Khanbabaei / Fars Media Corporation | CC BY 4.0

  • Canada facing Libya at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship.

    Canada facing Libya at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship - Canada vs Libya 1.jpg | Hariboneagle927 | CC BY 4.0

  • The 2019 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

    The 2019 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:2019 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship, Gulf Shores, AL.jpg | AlabamaPhotos | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • A hitter attacks into a triple block during a volleyball match — the sport’s signature confrontation at the net.

    A hitter attacks into a triple block during a volleyball match — the sport’s signature confrontation at the net.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Volleyball attack and triple block-pjt.jpg | pjt56 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Officials measuring the net before a match to confirm it is set to the regulation height.

    Officials measuring the net before a match to confirm it is set to the regulation height.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Measuring of the net.jpg | Zorro2212 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • A player serving during a volleyball match.

    A player serving during a volleyball match.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Serve during volleyball match 2.jpg | Zorro2212 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • A player serves to start a rally during a volleyball match.

    A player serves to start a rally during a volleyball match.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Serve during volleyball match.jpg | Zorro2212 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • A 1951 team photograph of the OK Mladost volleyball club from Čakovec, Croatia.

    A 1951 team photograph of the OK Mladost volleyball club from Čakovec, Croatia.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:OK Mladost, Čakovec (1951).jpg | Silverije | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • The Japanese women's team, nicknamed the "Oriental Witches," competing in volleyball's Olympic debut at the 1964 Tokyo Games.

    The Japanese women's team, nicknamed the "Oriental Witches," competing in volleyball's Olympic debut at the 1964 Tokyo Games.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Oriental Witches, volleyball at the 1964 Summer Olympics.jpg | Kasmse1 | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • An early 1900s photograph of soldiers playing volleyball outdoors, part of a YMCA recreational sports collection from the Archives of Ontario.

    An early 1900s photograph of soldiers playing volleyball outdoors, part of a YMCA recreational sports collection from the Archives of Ontario.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Soldiers playing volleyball (I0009232).jpg | The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) | Public Domain

  • A circa-1910 postcard photograph of the YMCA building in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where volleyball was invented in 1895.

    A circa-1910 postcard photograph of the YMCA building in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where volleyball was invented in 1895.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:YMCA Building of Holyoke, where Volleyball was first played.jpg | Unknown author | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • An official reviewing a play on the video challenge monitor during a match.

    An official reviewing a play on the video challenge monitor during a match.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Official review on the volleyball game monitor 2017 01.jpg | Zorro2212 | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • A volleyball referee overseeing a match from the officiating stand.

    A volleyball referee overseeing a match from the officiating stand.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Volleyball referee.jpg | Zorro2212 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • The scorer’s table crew tracking a volleyball match.

    The scorer’s table crew tracking a volleyball match.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Mesa de anotadores de voleibol.jpg | Carlos Delgado | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Gilberto "Giba" Godoy Filho, star outside hitter of the Brazilian national team and a two-time Olympic champion.

    Gilberto "Giba" Godoy Filho, star outside hitter of the Brazilian national team and a two-time Olympic champion.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Giba cropped.jpg | Krzysio.szubzda.1 | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Karch Kiraly, widely regarded as one of the greatest volleyball players in history, an Olympic gold medalist both indoors and on the beach.

    Karch Kiraly, widely regarded as one of the greatest volleyball players in history, an Olympic gold medalist both indoors and on the beach.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Karch Kiraly cropped.jpg | Krzysio.szubzda.1 | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist, competing in 2011.

    Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist, competing in 2011.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 2011.jpg | Aleksey Toritsyn | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Lang Ping, the only person to win the Olympic volleyball gold medal as both a player and a head coach, pictured in 2021.

    Lang Ping, the only person to win the Olympic volleyball gold medal as both a player and a head coach, pictured in 2021.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Lang Ping - 2021.jpg | Fjn219 | CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Phil Dalhausser, Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist known as "the Thin Beast," at the 2017 AVP Austin Open.

    Phil Dalhausser, Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist known as "the Thin Beast," at the 2017 AVP Austin Open.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Phil Dalhausser at the AVP Austin Open 2017.jpg | Ralph Arvesen | CC BY 2.0

  • Japanese volleyball player Kunihiro Shimizu attacking the ball.

    Japanese volleyball player Kunihiro Shimizu attacking the ball.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Kunihiro Shimizu (volleyball player).jpg | pjt56 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • A blocker rising at the net to challenge an attack.

    A blocker rising at the net to challenge an attack.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Volleyball Block.jpg | pjt56 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • A player executing a jump serve, one of several serving techniques used in modern volleyball.

    A player executing a jump serve, one of several serving techniques used in modern volleyball.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:Volleyball Jump Serve-pjt.jpg | pjt56 | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Australia on defense in a sitting volleyball match at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games.

    Australia on defense in a sitting volleyball match at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games.

    Wikimedia Commons — File:221000 - Sitting volleyball Australia defends - 3b - 2000 Sydney match photo.jpg | Sport the library / Australian Paralympic Committee | CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Original abstract art plate for "agility and footwork drills".

    Original abstract art plate for "agility and footwork drills".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "base defense".

    Original abstract art plate for "base defense".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "blocking technique".

    Original abstract art plate for "blocking technique".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "building a game plan".

    Original abstract art plate for "building a game plan".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "carrying lifting and double contact".

    Original abstract art plate for "carrying lifting and double contact".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "court and net at a glance".

    Original abstract art plate for "court and net at a glance".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "court dimensions and lines".

    Original abstract art plate for "court dimensions and lines".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "defensive specialist".

    Original abstract art plate for "defensive specialist".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "developing a team system".

    Original abstract art plate for "developing a team system".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "digging and emergency defense".

    Original abstract art plate for "digging and emergency defense".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "early rule evolution".

    Original abstract art plate for "early rule evolution".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "fan culture and atmosphere".

    Original abstract art plate for "fan culture and atmosphere".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "fivb club world championship".

    Original abstract art plate for "fivb club world championship".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "fivb world championship".

    Original abstract art plate for "fivb world championship".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "footvolley".

    Original abstract art plate for "footvolley".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "footwork fundamentals".

    Original abstract art plate for "footwork fundamentals".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "giba".

    Original abstract art plate for "giba".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "grass and park volleyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "grass and park volleyball".

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  • Original abstract cover art for the Volleyball Decoded masthead.

    Original abstract cover art for the Volleyball Decoded masthead.

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  • Original abstract art plate for "in match adjustments".

    Original abstract art plate for "in match adjustments".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "indoor vs beach at a glance".

    Original abstract art plate for "indoor vs beach at a glance".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "injury prevention".

    Original abstract art plate for "injury prevention".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "karch kiraly".

    Original abstract art plate for "karch kiraly".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "kerri walsh jennings".

    Original abstract art plate for "kerri walsh jennings".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "knee pads and ankle braces".

    Original abstract art plate for "knee pads and ankle braces".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "lang ping".

    Original abstract art plate for "lang ping".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "libero rules timeouts and substitutions".

    Original abstract art plate for "libero rules timeouts and substitutions".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "line judges and in out calls".

    Original abstract art plate for "line judges and in out calls".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "major domestic pro leagues".

    Original abstract art plate for "major domestic pro leagues".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "media and broadcast growth".

    Original abstract art plate for "media and broadcast growth".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "mental preparation".

    Original abstract art plate for "mental preparation".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "middle blocker".

    Original abstract art plate for "middle blocker".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "ncaa volleyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "ncaa volleyball".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "net height by division and gender".

    Original abstract art plate for "net height by division and gender".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "net touches and foot faults".

    Original abstract art plate for "net touches and foot faults".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "notable rivalries and matches".

    Original abstract art plate for "notable rivalries and matches".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "objective of the game".

    Original abstract art plate for "objective of the game".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "olympic volleyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "olympic volleyball".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "opposite hitter".

    Original abstract art plate for "opposite hitter".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "outside hitter".

    Original abstract art plate for "outside hitter".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "periodization for volleyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "periodization for volleyball".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "phil dalhausser".

    Original abstract art plate for "phil dalhausser".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "rally point scoring explained".

    Original abstract art plate for "rally point scoring explained".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "read block vs commit block".

    Original abstract art plate for "read block vs commit block".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "referee roles and hand signals".

    Original abstract art plate for "referee roles and hand signals".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "regla torres".

    Original abstract art plate for "regla torres".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "rotation order and the overlap rule".

    Original abstract art plate for "rotation order and the overlap rule".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "sand and wind factors".

    Original abstract art plate for "sand and wind factors".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "scouting and analytics".

    Original abstract art plate for "scouting and analytics".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "serving types overview".

    Original abstract art plate for "serving types overview".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "sets and match format".

    Original abstract art plate for "sets and match format".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "setting technique".

    Original abstract art plate for "setting technique".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "sitting volleyball and the paralympics".

    Original abstract art plate for "sitting volleyball and the paralympics".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "snow volleyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "snow volleyball".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "strength training for volleyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "strength training for volleyball".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "substitution strategy".

    Original abstract art plate for "substitution strategy".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the attack approach and spike".

    Original abstract art plate for "the attack approach and spike".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the basic rally".

    Original abstract art plate for "the basic rally".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the challenge system".

    Original abstract art plate for "the challenge system".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the five one system".

    Original abstract art plate for "the five one system".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the forearm pass".

    Original abstract art plate for "the forearm pass".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the four hit rule and back row attack".

    Original abstract art plate for "the four hit rule and back row attack".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the four two system".

    Original abstract art plate for "the four two system".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the libero".

    Original abstract art plate for "the libero".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the official volleyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "the official volleyball".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the rise of rally scoring".

    Original abstract art plate for "the rise of rally scoring".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the rotation rule".

    Original abstract art plate for "the rotation rule".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the scoring table crew".

    Original abstract art plate for "the scoring table crew".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the setter".

    Original abstract art plate for "the setter".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "the six two system".

    Original abstract art plate for "the six two system".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "timeout strategy".

    Original abstract art plate for "timeout strategy".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "uniforms and the libero jersey rule".

    Original abstract art plate for "uniforms and the libero jersey rule".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "vertical jump training".

    Original abstract art plate for "vertical jump training".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "volleyball at the 1964 olympics".

    Original abstract art plate for "volleyball at the 1964 olympics".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "volleyball at the grassroots".

    Original abstract art plate for "volleyball at the grassroots".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "volleyball in popular culture".

    Original abstract art plate for "volleyball in popular culture".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "volleyball nations league".

    Original abstract art plate for "volleyball nations league".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "volleyball shoes".

    Original abstract art plate for "volleyball shoes".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "wallyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "wallyball".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "what is volleyball".

    Original abstract art plate for "what is volleyball".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "whistle mechanics and match flow".

    Original abstract art plate for "whistle mechanics and match flow".

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  • Original abstract art plate for "why volleyball is popular".

    Original abstract art plate for "why volleyball is popular".

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Notes

Volleyball Decoded uses a mix of real photographs sourced from Wikimedia Commons and original vector artwork made specifically for this site.

Every photograph used here was downloaded, re-hosted locally and downscaled — nothing is hot-linked from Wikimedia Commons or any other outside server, and no outbound links appear anywhere on the site. Attribution for each photograph — its Commons file name, author and licence — is listed above exactly as required by its licence.

The original vector art plates were made for this site and are released under CC0 (public domain dedication) — free to reuse without attribution, though a credit back to Volleyball Decoded is always appreciated.

Text content is written by The Editors of Volleyball Decoded and is offered for educational use. It is not an official rulebook and should not be treated as a substitute for your league's current published rules.

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