Best of 5 sets; Sets 1-4: rally scoring to 25 points, must win by 2; Set 5 (decider, only if needed): rally scoring to 15 points, must win by 2
Why people argue about this
People often assume that in volleyball's 1-2 set format, teams must win by just one point instead of two, leading to frequent debates over when a team actually clinches a match. The confusion arises because they misinterpret the "winning by two points" stipulation as meaning only one more point than their opponent is needed for victory.
