London 2012: Volleyball at the Olympics explained (Part one)

Find out everything you need to know about volleyball at London 2012 - from the rules of the sport, to the venue it will feature in, to the equipment required.

Volleyball is an exciting, competitive team game that forces you to think tactically. It is played regularly by more than 50,000 people in gyms, leisure centres, schools, colleges and universities throughout the United Kingdom.

Visit the London 2012 schedule and results page on the BBC Sport website to find out details of when the Olympic volleyball events are taking place, and where you can watch them.

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