Play begins by one player serving the ball over the net to the other team by throwing it up in the air and hitting it. The receiving team must not let the ball touch their court; they may touch the ball as many as three times, typically using the first two touches to set up for an attack. Players may hit the ball by:
Hitting the ball with a closed fist
Bumping the ball with two hands clasped together
Setting the ball, making a triangle with their fingertips and hitting the ball above their heads
Spiking or blocking the ball with open hands