Ecuavóley
Ecuavóley is a variant of volleyball invented and played in Ecuador, like volleyball though the net is higher and it is played by teams of three. It is popular in Ecuador, where is was invented, though it is gaining popularity in Colombia, and parts of the United States and Europe.
The net for the sport of ecuavoley is 2.80 meters high, compared to a volleyball net that is set to 2.43 m high. Each team is made up of three players, the setter, the flyer, and the server. Instead of a volleyabll, a soccer ball is used. Also, the ball can be held each time it is received, as long as the holding lasts less than one second.
Similar Sports
- Volleyball — a game for two teams of six players, in which a large ball is hit by hand over a high net, the aim being to score points by making the ball reach the ground on the opponent's side of the court.
- Beach Volleyball — a version of volleyball played on sand and with teams of two players, in which a ball is hit by hand over a high net, the aim being to score points by making the ball reach the ground on the opponent's side of the court.
Related Pages
- About Sport in Ecuador
- Discussion of Volleyball-Type Sports
- Complete list of sports
- The Encyclopedia of Sports
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