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title: "Volleyball Rainbow Pass - Download Resource PDF"
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description: "Learn why and how to perform a rainbow pass in volleyball. Download our free PDF resource to support your students' learning!"
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# Volleyball Rainbow Pass

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A rainbow pass in volleyball is a high, arched pass that travels in a curved trajectory, resembling the shape of a rainbow. It is typically performed with a throw (in the developing game) with a forearm pass (bump) or overhead pass (set), depending on the situation.

![3 stages of a rainbow pass volleyball](https://media-prod.pehub.eject.pro/3 stages of a rainbow pass volleyball.png)

## Why would you play a rainbow pass?

- The rainbow pass is when the team use one of their 3 contacts to pass the ball to each other
- The rainbow pass is is a high, looping pass which buys time for players to organise themselves into advantageous positions
- A rainbow pass can be used when you need to move to ball a distance on the court e.g. from back to front ready for an attacking shot

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