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BAEL 2A

PATHFIT 4

Module

All about Volleyball

Submitted to:

Joseph Daan

Course Instructor
Lesson 1: Volleyball
 Lesson Objectives

When you finish reading this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Understand the basic rules and regulations of volleyball, and;
2. Recognize the importance of physical fitness and health concerning volleyball and
general well-being.

PRETEST

Instructions: Answer the following questions to assess your knowledge about volleyball. Choose the best
answer for each question.

1. How many players are typically on a volleyball team?

a) 5

b) 6

c) 7

d) 8

2. What is the maximum number of hits allowed per team before the ball must go over the net?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

3. What is the standard height of a volleyball net for men's games?

a) 2.24 meters (7 feet 4 1/8 inches)

b) 2.35 meters (7 feet 8 1/2 inches)

c) 2.43 meters (8 feet)

d) 2.55 meters (8 feet 4 inches)

4. How many points are typically needed to win a set in volleyball?

a) 15

b) 20

c) 25

d) 30

5. What term is used to describe a player's action of hitting the ball forcefully into the opponent's court?

a) Bump

b) Set

c) Spike

d) Serve

6. Which player is typically responsible for setting up the ball for a teammate to spike?

a) Libero

b) Setter

c) Middle blocker

d) Outside hitter
INTRODUCTION

Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, physical director of the Young Men’s
Christian Association (YMCA) in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was designed as an indoor sport for
businessmen who found the new game of basketball too vigorous. Morgan called the sport “mintonette,”
until 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 Associations of
North America (1897). The game soon proved to have wide appeal for both sexes in schools,
playgrounds, the armed forces, and other organizations in the United States, and it was subsequently
introduced to other countries.

Volleyball, game played by two teams, usually of six players on a side, in which the players use
their hands to bat a ball back and forth over a high net, trying to make the ball touch the court within the
opponents’ playing area before it can be returned. To prevent this a player on the opposing team bats the
ball up and toward a teammate before it touches the court surface—that teammate may then volley it back
across the net or bat it to a third teammate who volleys it across the net. A team is allowed only three
touches of the ball before it must be returned over the net.

THE COURT
 Volleyball Courts are flat horizontal playing surfaces sized for the game of volleyball. Indoor
volleyball court surfaces are required to be made of resilient wood flooring or poured with a synthetic
urethane. The size of an indoor volleyball court is the same as an outdoor court.
Volleyball courts are regulated at 59’ (18 m) in length with a width of 29.5' (9 m). Attack lines
dividing the front and back rows are marked 9’10” (3 m) parallel to the net. Free zones at a minimum of
9’10” (3 m) are required around the entirety of the court with generous clearances up to 16’5” (5 m) on
the sides and 21’4” (6.5 m) in the back.

BASIC VOLLEYBALL RULES AND TERMS

Volleyball Rules:

 Only 6 players on the floor at any given time: 3 in the front row and 3 in the back row.
 Points are made on every serve for the winning team of the rally (rally-point scoring).Players
may not hit the ball twice in succession (a block is not considered a hit).Ball may be played off
the net during a volley and on a serve.
 A ball hitting a boundary line is in.
 A ball is out if it hits an antennae, the floor completely outside the court, any of the net or cables
outside the antennae, the referee stand or pole, or the ceiling above a non-playable area.
 It is legal to contact the ball with any part of a player’s body.
 It is illegal to catch, hold or throw the ball.
 A player cannot block or attack a serve from on or inside the 10-foot line.
 After the serve, front-line players may switch positions at the net.
 Matches are made up of sets; the number depends on level of play.
Volleyball Rule Violations:

 Stepping on or across the service line when serving while making contact with the ball.
 Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully.
 Ball-handling errors and contacting the ball illegally (double touching, lifting, carrying,
throwing, etc.)
 Touching the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play.
 Blocking a ball coming from the opponent’s court and contacting the ball when reaching over the
net if your opponent has not used 3 contacts AND has a player there to make a play on the ball.
 Attacking a ball coming from the opponent’s court and contacting the ball when reaching over
the net when the ball has not yet broken the vertical plane of the net.
 Crossing the court centerline with any part of your body, with the exception of a hand or foot. It
is only considered a violation if the entire hand or entire foot crosses the court centerline.
 Serving out of rotation or out of order.
 Back row player blocking (deflecting a ball coming from the opponent) when, at the moment of
contact, the back row player is near the net and has part of their body above the top of the net.
This is an illegal block.
 Back row player attacking a ball inside the front zone (the area inside the 3M/10-foot line) when,
at the moment of contact, the ball is completely above the net. This is an illegal attack.

VOLLEYBALL POSITIONS
What are volleyball positions?

Volleyball positions are the specific roles that players fulfill on the court during the game. They
are categorized into three main types: offense, defense, and setters. Each position is assigned to a specific
location on the court; these spots are fixed and unchanging. For instance, outside hitters typically occupy
the left front-court position, which is known as the 4th spot on the court.

In volleyball, there are six designated positions on the court, which are referred to by their
number, such as the "5 positions". When forming a team, coaches usually aim to have at least two players
for each position to allow for substitutions during the game. As a result, volleyball teams usually have a
roster of between 10 and 14 players.

Volleyball Courts are flat horizontal playing surfaces sized for the game of volleyball. Indoor
volleyball court surfaces are required to be made of resilient wood flooring or poured with a synthetic
urethane. The size of an indoor volleyball court is the same as an outdoor court.

Volleyball courts are regulated at 59’ (18 m) in length with a width of 29.5' (9 m). Attack lines
dividing the front and back rows are marked 9’10” (3 m) parallel to the net. Free zones at a minimum of
9’10” (3 m) are required around the entirety of the court with generous clearances up to 16’5” (5 m) on
the sides and 21’4” (6.5 m) in the back.
The Setter

The setter (S) distributes the ball to their teammates. They are the key playmaker and determine
the direction of the team's attack.

In the game, the player who touches the ball more times overall is the setter, located often in
positions 1 and 9 when playing back row and position 2 when playing front row (closer to the net). The
setter is responsible for getting to every second ball or touch and running a team's offense.

Also, the setter position requires superior communication skills to run plays and lead the team. In
the same way, a setter must understand how to break the other team's defense system and distribute every
second ball to put the hitter in an advantageous position to score.
A good setter has excellent ball control, court awareness, and decision-making skills.

The Libero

Another position in volleyball is the libero (L), which commands a team's defensive line. A
libero is specialized in passing the ball, setting the ball from the back row, playing defense, and serving
in the case of American volleyball, where a libero is allowed to serve.
Also, the libero wears a different jersey to contrast with his or her teammate's jerseys, and depending on
the rotation, the libero switches from the inside to the outside of the court (and vice versa) several times
in a match.
Furthermore, the libero position requires an individual with leadership skills and agility to
command the defense and save plays. The libero covers positions 5 and 7 (refer to Figure 1).
A good libero has quick footwork, good ball control, and excellent passing skills.
The Outside Hitter

The outside hitter (OH), aka Pin hitter, is typically the most athletic player on the court. They are
responsible for attacking the ball from the front row and playing defense from the back row.

The outside hitter is responsible for attacking and blocking on the left side of the court, as well as
passing, defending, and serving. An outside hitter needs to master offensive and defensive skills.

To perform well as an outside hitter requires a physically coordinated athlete able to score points
and dominate the first touch to perform a perfect pass toward the setter. Also, the outside hitter plays in
positions 4 and 6 (see Figure 1).

A good outside hitter has a combination of power, accuracy, and versatility.

The Opposite Hitter

The opposite hitter (Opp/RS) (also known as a right-side hitter) is typically the second attacker and is
responsible for hitting the ball from the back row. They often play as backup Setter and may be called
upon to set the ball in certain situations.

The opposite hitter also has an important offensive role, like the outside hitter but does not require a
player with superior defensive and passing skills. The opposite hitter position must be filled by a
physically strong athlete who can jump high and focus on the offensive game by scoring points and
serving hard. Also, the opposite hitter plays in positions 2 and 1, depending on the rotation (figure 1).

A good opposite hitter has good ball control, versatility, and a well-rounded skill set.
The Middle Blocker

The middle blocker (MH), aka middle hitter, is responsible for blocking shots at the net and
attacking the ball in the front row. They also play defense in the back row.

This player is often the tallest on the team and must block and jump high to facilitate his or her
team's defensive system. A middle blocker is required to master blocking skills and fast temp attacks.
Also, the middle blocker needs to read the other team's offense to understand where and how to block the
opponent player. Middle blockers play in positions 3 and 7 depending on the rotation and if the middle is
serving.

A good middle blocker has a strong arm swing, good timing, and effective footwork.

VOLLEYBALL SCORING SYSTEM

Basic rules of volleyball scoring:

A side out is used as reference to an absolute rule, this is when only the serving team can score.
Although, now the meaning of side out has changed. A side out now referred to when the receiving team
gets to serve even if they get a point or not. The scoring system was changed to the Rally system. A rally
is a sequence of playing actions that decides each point from the moment the ball is served until the ball
is out of bounds. If the serving team wins the rally they continue to serve, and if the receiving team wins
the rally they receive the opportunity to serve.

Rally Scoring:

Rally scoring is when a team gets a point when the other team fails to return the ball over the net, or
when the ball goes out of bounds, commits an infraction or makes a service error.

Side Out Scoring:

When the opposing team fails to return the ball over the net, hit the ball out of bounds, commits an
infraction or make a service error, the serving team scores a point. This also counts for the receiving
team.

Rally Game Parameters:

Games are played until a team hits 25 points and at least has a two point lead to win the set. Most games
has five sets, so to win a team must have won three out of five sets. The last set goes up to 15 points and
a team must have a two point lead to win the set. With sideout scoring, all sets are played up to 15 points
and the team must at least have a two point lead. Some organizations say that the first team to win 17
points wins the set, so in this case the two point margin is not needed. There are numerous ways for a
team to score a point in Volleyball such as:

By successfully grounding the ball on the opponent’s side of the court

 When the opponent hits the the ball more than 3 times before returning the ball over the net
 When the opponent hits the ball outside of the legal boundary
 When the opponent’s team commits a service fault
 When the opponent touches the ball on the other side before the player’s attack hit
 When the opponent touches the net while playing the ball.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF VOLLEYBALL

In volleyball, your upper body is strengthened as well as your arms, shoulders, thigh and lower
leg muscles. It can also tone and strengthen the cardiovascular and respiratory system.

Volleyball can help circulate more blood, oxygen, and nutrients into the body as well as enhance
your energy levels to improve your overall well-being. You can also develop improved hand-eye
coordination and fast reflexes. Volleyball is also a great way to burn calories since according to
FitnessHealthZone.com, you can burn up to 585 calories playing for forty five minutes.

VOLLEYBALL BUILDS TEAMWORK

 Volleyball is a great team sport because it takes more than one person on your team to win the
game. It involves working cooperatively and in a fast pace in which those lessons can be used outside of
your treatment facility such as when you go to work and you have to work well with your co-workers
and your boss.

It can improve your mood, reduce stress, and can encourage you to have pride in your
accomplishments not just because your team won the game but for being a great team player. As you
complete sets, bumps, serves, and spikes successfully, you will feel confident in yourself in being able to
master them.

POST-TEST

Directions: Carefully read and answer the following questions.

1. Who invented volleyball in 1895 as an indoor sport for businessmen?

a) William G. Morgan
b) James Naismith
c) Michael Jordan
d) Kobe Bryant

2. How many players are allowed on the court at a time in a volleyball team?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7

3. What term is used to describe a player's action of hitting the ball forcefully into the opponent's court?
a) Bump
b) Set
c) Spike
d) Serve

4. How many points are typically needed to win a set in volleyball?

a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30

5. Which player is typically responsible for setting up the ball for a teammate to spike?
a) Libero
b) Setter
c) Middle blocker
d) Outside hitter
6. In volleyball, how many sets are usually played in a standard game?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

7. What are some physical benefits of playing volleyball regularly?

a) Strengthening upper body muscles
b) Improving hand-eye coordination
c) Burning calories Answer Key:
d) All of the above
Pretest:
1 –least
8. How many points are games played until in volleyball, with at b a two-point lead to win the set?
a) 20 2 – c
3–c
b) 25
4–c
c) 30
5–c
d) 35 6–b

Post-test:
1–a
2–c
3–c
4–c
5–b
6–b
7–d
8–b

Prepared By:

Aquino, Mitcel Jordan

Caballero, Maria Vanessa
Incipido. John Steve
Mondido, Karen
Orbeta, Windy
Pocdol, Joan

Group 1