When should the intermission occur in a match?

The intermission in a volleyball match is specifically designed to provide players with a break and time to regroup between sets. This occurs between the second and third sets, allowing teams to rest, strategize, and hydrate before continuing the competition. This timing is crucial as it helps maintain players' performance and well-being throughout the match, especially during high-intensity games.

While breaks do occur after the first set and at the end of the match, these are not classified as intermissions in the traditional sense of a break between sets. There is no formal "halftime" in volleyball as seen in other sports; rather, sets flow one after the other, punctuated by this designated intermission only between the second and third sets. This structure emphasizes the significance of the intermission in maintaining the rhythm and strategy of the game.