Volleyball makes its way to No. 8 in the list, with a total score of 27 points. While this may not rank very high in terms of spectator interest, it is one of the most popular recreational games in the world. Big in the developing world, particularly Brazil, but also asia and parts of Europe. More national federations than any other sport at more than 200 and some estimates place it as having the most number of participants. World championships screened live across Europe and Asia.
The rally continues, with each team allowed as many as three consecutive touches, until either a team makes a kill, grounding the ball on the opponent's court and winning the rally, or a team commits a fault and loses the rally. The team that wins the rally is awarded a point and serves the ball to start the next rally. The ball is usually played with the hands or arms, but players can legally strike or push (short contact) the ball with any part of the body.
A number of consistent techniques have evolved in volleyball, including spiking and blocking (because these plays are made above the top of the net, the vertical jump is an athletic skill emphasized in the sport) as well as passing, setting, and specialized player positions and offensive and defensive structures.
