Okay, so the other day, I was watching a volleyball game with my friend, and he asked, “How many quarters are in this thing?” And I was like, “Dude, there are no quarters in volleyball!” It got me thinking, though, that maybe a lot of folks might not know this. So, I figured I’d do a little digging and share what I found.
My Little Research Journey
First, I jumped online, just to make sure I wasn’t totally off-base. I checked a few different websites.
It was pretty clear – volleyball doesn’t use quarters. Instead, they have what they call “sets.” It’s kind of like tennis in that way.
Sets, Not Quarters
Here’s the breakdown of what I learned:
- Indoor volleyball: Most of the time, they play a “best-of-five” sets. That means the first team to win three sets wins the whole match.
- Beach volleyball: This one’s usually a “best-of-three” sets. So, the first team to snag two sets takes the victory.
I confirmed the information, that there is no quarters or periods like basketball or football.
So, there you have it. No quarters in volleyball, just sets. It’s a simple thing, but it’s good to know, next time I watch a game, I can confidently school all my buddies.
