Volleyball

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London Olympics women’s gold medal-winning team member Fernanda Rodrigues (BRA)

Matches Best of five games. Games won at 25 points (15 in fifth game), and by two clear points

Basics of play Points won for landing ball in opposing court. Each team allowed three touches to return ball over net

VOLLEYBALL COURT

Block Players try to stop opposition spike

Set Overhead pass

Sideline

Libero Defensive specialist

Serve Ball driven into opposing court from behind baseline

DEFENCE ZONE

Ball

Diameter: 21cm

Weight: 260-280g

ATTACK ZONE

9m

Net height

2.24m (women)

2.43m (men)

Dig

FREE ZONE

9m

Baseline

Spike Attacking shot

Sources: Rio 2016, Olympic.org

Pictures: Associated Press, Getty Images