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If your idea of volleyball is a friendly game in the backyard, get ready for a whole new experience when you watch or play a serious game. The serves are killers and the returns are set to be, well, unreturnable. The speed and fierceness of this game along with the absolute dependence on team cooperation make it as lively a game for the spectators as for the players. Set up the net, and limber up with some of the best sites for finding out more about the game, it's history, current tournaments, stars of the volleyball scene and lots of photo galleries...

FIVB - The International Volleyball Federation, the international governing body for volleyball featuring an impressive beach volleyball section and worldwide clearinghouse for news and feature articles, tournament schedules, world tours and Olympic events, history and photos.

Volleyball World Wide - This site covers volleyball in the 50 US States from high school through pro and Olympic level players. Tips for beginners and hints for even the best players to improve. International coverage is well-represented here, along with coaching and anything else volleyball related.

Volleyball Hall of Fame - The Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Massachusetts marks the place where the game began. The site offers a good look at the history of volleyball including its growth from a local YMCA fitness sport to an international competitive giant. Players are showcased in the inductees section. Check the plans for the new building and the appeal for material for the archives...

Leisure Consultants Volleyball - This British-based site provides simple information on what the game is, what you need to play and how to get started.

Professional Association of Volleyball Officials' website - Volleyball officials have their own organization with annual meetings, a member's database, access to the latest rule changes, certifications and many more resources.

Volleyball News - Breaking news on volleyball from a wide selection of live international news sites updated every 15 minutes for the most comprehensive coverage.

Also see -> Beach Volleyball | Olympic Vollyball