In general, a casual game of volleyball burns approximately 177 calories per hour for an average 130-pound person. For a person weighing 155 pounds, volleyball burns approximately 211 calories per hour. Finally, volleyball burns 279 calories per hour for a person weighing 205 pounds. These estimations vary depending on the type of volleyball match you are engaging in (beach volleyball and competitive volleyball burn much more - about 472 calories for a 130-pound person) and the flow of the game.