Physical Education

Quarter 2 Module 3: Introduction to Team Sports (Volleyball)

Nature and Background of Volleyball

 Volleyball is a game played by two teams with six players on each team
 It is considered as the most popular team sports all over the world, wherein the players use
their hands to bat a ball back and forth over a high net.

To prevent this, a player on the opposing team bats the ball up and toward a teammate before it
touches the court surface the teammate may then volley it back across the net or bat it to a third
teammate who volleys it across the net.

1. The serving team is chosen by a coin toss.

2. They are called points in volleyball to represent score
3. It is called a kill when you score a point after successfully spiking the ball.
4. The libero, a volleyball player who specializes in defense, can be substituted at any time as long
as the ball is not in play.
5. A volleyball game is usually played with 5 sets, and the team that wins the most sets wins the
game.
6. After a team gains a service, all the players rotate clockwise.
7. The Right Back position is always the server in volleyball.
8. The two volleyball referees are known as the Up and Down Referees.
9. Each team is allowed to substitute 12 times.
10. Usually, each team is allowed 2 timeouts.
11. A timeout lasts for around 30 seconds before the referee blows their whistle to signal the
continuation of the game.
12. Ace is a serve that is not returnable AND results in a point.
13. The volleyball can touch the net on a serve if it reaches the other side and stays in bounds.
14. It is legal to tip the ball during the play.

How does the scoring work?

- When a team doesn’t return the ball, the opposing team will earn a point. Errors also occur
when the ball is out of play or when there are violations. There should be a two point
difference between the teams in order to decide upon the winner.

History

 Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895.

 He was a physical director of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) in Holyoke,
Massachusetts.
 Morgan designed it as an indoor sport for businessmen only because basketball is too vigorous
for them.
 He called the sport “mintonette,” until such there was a professor from Springfield College in
Massachusetts noted the volleying nature of play and proposed the name of ‘Volleyball.’
  The original rules were written by Morgan and printed in the first edition of the official
Handbook of the Athletic league of the Young Men’s Christian Association of North America
(1897).
 1922- The first nationwide tournament in the United States was conducted by the national
YMCA physical Education Committee in New York City.
 The United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) was formed and recognized as the rules-
making in 1928 and changed the name USVBA to USAV with the same year.
 USAV has conducted annual national men’s and senior men’s (age 35 and older) volleyball
championships, except during 1944 and 1945.
 In 1949, started the women’s division and 1977 was added the senior women’s division (age 30
and older).
 American troops introduced the Volleyball into Europe during World War I.
 International Volleyball competition began in 1913 with the first Far East Games, in Manila.
 During the early 1900s and continuing until after World War II, Volleyball in Asia was played on a
larger court, with a lower net, and nine players on a team.
 The FIVB-sponsored world volleyball championships (for men only in 1949) and both men and
women in 1952 that led to acceptance of standardized playing rules and officiating.
 In 1964, volleyball became an Olympic for both men and women held in Tokyo.
 European championships were long dominated by Czechoslovakian, Hungarian, Polish,
Bulgarian, Romanian, and Soviet (later, Russian) teams.
 Olympic champions in 1946 were the Japanese women’s team, winning the world
championship in 1962, 1966, and 1967.
 At the end of the 20th century, the Cuban women’s team dominated both the World
championships and the Olympics.

Basic Skills in Volleyball

A. Serving
Serving is used to put the ball in play.
The action is done with an arm swing
that sends the ball over the net into the opponent’s court.

Illustrated by: Mark Evan G. Bernales

B. Passing
Passing is used to receive the ball
from your opponents, as in service,
or as a technique to accurately control
the ball in a way that eliminates lifting or carrying the ball.

Illustrated by: Mark Evan G. Bernales

C. Setting
 It is used to receive a teammate’s pass in order that the play may continue by passing the ball
overhead to an attacker. The action of setting is
to contact the ball with the finger pads momentarily
at the forehead and following through with arms
fully extended to the hitting target.

Illustrated by: Ruth B. Elman

D. Attacking/Spiking
It is used to put the ball into the opponent’s court in order
to earn points or side out. The action of this skill will incorporate a
quick approach followed by a strong,
full arm swing, and follow thru.

Illustrated by: Ruth B. Elman

E. Blocking
It is used to stop the ball of the opponent’s attack to
cross the net. A block is effective if it immediately places the ball
back into the opponent’s court or if it temporarily slows down the
ball in order for a defender to make dig. The fundamental of this is
to stand facing the net with feet shoulder width apart,arms nearly
extended above the head, ready to jump above the net to deflect the
ball back into the opponent’s court.

Illustrated by: Ruth B. Elman

F. Digging
It is used to receive the opponent’s attack. The dig resembles a forearm
pass from a low ready position and is used more for balls that are hit
near the defender.

Illustrated by: Mary Joy B. Oliverio

BASIC VOLLEYBALL RULES AND VIOLATION

 Volleyball Court

Basic Volleyball Rules

1. 6 players on a team,
3 in the front and 3
in the back row
2. Maximum of three
hits per side
3. 3. The player as
much as possible
will not hit the ball
twice in succession
(a block is not
considered as hit)
4. A ball may be
played off the net
during a volley and
on a serve
5. A ball hitting a
boundary line is “in”
6. A ball is “out” if it
hits… - an antennae,
7. The floor completely outside the court,
8. Any of the net or cables outside the antennae,
9. If two or more players contact the ball at the same time, it is considered one play and
either player involved may make the next contact
10. A player cannot block or attack a serve from on or inside the 10 foot line
11. After the serve, front line players may switch positions at the net
12. At higher competition, the officiating crew may be made up of two refs, line judges,
scorer, and an assistant score.

Basic Violations in Volleyball

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1. When serving, stepping on or across the service line is not allowed.
2. Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully
3. Contacting the ball illegally (lifting, carrying, throwing, etc.)
4. Touching the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play
 5. When blocking a ball coming from the opponent’s court, contacting the ball when
reaching over the net is a violation if both: - Your opponent hasn’t used 3 contacts
and - They have a player there to make a play on the ball
6. Crossing the court centerline with any part of your body
7. Serving out of order
8. Back row player blocking, when the moment of back contact row player is near
the net and has part of his/her body above the top of the net (an illegal attack)
9. Back row player attacking a ball inside the front zone (the area inside the 10- foot
line), when at the moment of contact the ball is completely above the net (an
illegal attack

Type of equipment used in playing Volleyball

Volleyball balls- Volleyballs differ greatly depending on

whether they will be used indoors or outdoors. While indoor
volleyballs are moulded together, outdoor volleyballs are
stitched. Typically, indoor volleyballs are made from
leather, whereas outdoor balls will usually be made from a
composite material that is resistant to water. 

Volleyball shorts
-Volleyball shorts need to be supremely comfortable and allow you to move freely and without
restriction. 

Volleyball t-shirt
-Depending on whether you are playing indoor or outdoor, and what the weather is like when you play,
you can opt for the classic sleeveless athletic t-shirt or choose a long sleeve sport shirt. 

- Whether sleeved or sleeveless, volleyball t-shirts usually have a number on both the front and back
and may carry your team’s name and logo too.

Volleyball shoes  

-have a gum rubber sole and are designed for the lateral movement that the sport requires. The middle
of the sole is usually made of foam, while the back is more likely to be made from mesh or nylon.

Volleyball braces, sleeves and pads

-Knee pads are the most important protection for volleyball players. With many low balls being hit, you
will need to kneel to reach them. Bruising and floor burns can be common. 

Volleyball court
-A volleyball court is 60 feet by 30 feet and is divided by a net that is placed over the centre
line. 
-At the back of each side of the court is the service line. In front of this, ten feet from the
net on either side is the attack line. 

-The court can be outdoors or indoors and playing surfaces include wood, rubber tile, grass
or sand.

Volleyball net and poles

- An official volleyball net will measure 32 feet long by 39 inches tall. For men's
volleyball, it will be suspended eight feet off the ground, while for women it will be
seven feet and four inches. 

-The net is held up by poles. Typical volleyball net poles will measure between 10.5 feet
and 16 feet in height. Made from steel or aluminum, they are designed to withstand any
strains and tension throughout the course of the match. 

Volleyball penalty cards

-Volleyball uses yellow and red cards. 

-Yellow cards are issued to warn players of bad conduct without a penalty being enforced.
Continual misconduct will lead to a red card and a sanction being applied. This may be for
their team to lose the point or to lose service if they have possession.  

-If the referee holds up both the red and yellow card, then this is a dismissal and the player
must leave the court for the rest of the set.