VOLLEYBALL

GROUP 1
HISTORY
▪ Volleyball was created in 1985
by William G. Morgan, an
instructor at the YMCA in
Holyhoke, Massachusetts. He
decided to blend elements of
basketball, baseball, tennis and
handball to create what he
called “Mintonette”. As
observers watched the game,
they noticed that players were
“volleying” the ball back and
forth. Thus, its name was
changed to volleyball.
▪ The first game was played at
Springfield College in 1896.
HISTORY
▪ In 1928 it became apparent that official rules were needed, and
the USVBA (United States Volleyball Association) was formed.
▪ Today both men and women play professional volleyball, and more
than 46 million Americans enjoy playing the game as pare of
leisure time activity.
▪ 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.
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.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL

Indoor volleyballs are molded, and the

The Outdoor volleyball is generally the
panels glued to the inner lining of the ball.
beach volleyball, though this may also
The process makes the outside of the ball
be played indoor as well on the sand
smoother and more consistent. As a result,
courts.
the ball withstands the rigors of indoor use.
EQUIPMENT
Ball
Youth volleyball ball for indoor use is 63
to 65-centimeters or 25 to 26-inches in
circumference. They weigh 9.2 to 9.9
ounces, or 260-280 grams. Internal
pressure of these balls are set at.

Adult indoor volleyball ball is 65 to 67-

centimeters or 25.5 to 26.5-inches in
circumference. They weigh 9.2 to 9.9-
ounces or 260 to 280-grams.

Beach volleyball balls are between 66 to

68-centimeters in circumference or 26 to
27-inches. They have a general mass of
260 to 280-grams or 9.2 to 9.9-ounces.
 NET AND
ANTENNAS
The height of the net shall be 2.43 m
(7' 11 5/8") for men and 2.24 m (7'
4 1/8") for women. The net height is
measured from the center of the
playing court with a measuring
device.

There are also two antennas, one at

each end of the net, which is
essentially two sticks with about
0.80 meters high up the net.
Their function is to define the area
of the game. This means that to
return the ball to the other half of
the court is valid, the ball must pass
over the net and between the
antennas without touching the
antenna.
THE COURT
▪ The volleyball court has a
rectangular shape and must measure
18 meters long and 9 meters wide.
▪ It is then divided half in length, with
each team having a square-shaped
half in which to play.
▪ Court lines are those that define the
areas during a game of volleyball,
serving as boundaries.
▪ Attack lines is a line parallel to the
center line, but the distance to 3
meters for each half. And divide into
back row and front row area .
Sacking Area- serve zone is that which
is at the bottom of each side of the
court and in which the players must
make their serve. They can make the
sack of any place in that zone that they
feel more at ease.
▪ Free zone- We already talked about
her up there.
▪ It is a zone that is outside the court
and allows players to try to get the
ball even when they are off the court,
since it remains in play if it does not
touch the ground.
HOW TO PLAY
▪ The Serve
▪ Server must serve from behind the restraining
line (end line).
▪ Ball may be served underhand OR overhand.
▪ Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before
serve.
▪ Served ball may graze the net and drop to the
other side for a point.
▪ First game serve is determined by a volley, each
subsequent game shall be served by the
previous game loser.
▪ Serve must be returned by a bump only, no
setting or attacking a serve.
SCORING

Matches are played best of

five sets. The first four sets
are played to 25 points, with
the final set being played to
15 points. A team must win a
set by two points. There is no
ceiling, so a set continues
until one of the teams gains a
two-point advantage.
Previously, all sets were to 15
points, with the first four sets
having a ceiling of 17 and the
final set requiring at least a
two-point winning
advantage.
ROTATION
There are six players on court in
a volleyball team, who each
must rotate one position
clockwise every time their team
wins back service from the
opposition. Only the three
players at the net positions can
jump and spike or block near
the net. The backcourt players
can only hit the ball over the net
if they jump from behind the
attack line, also known as the
three-metre line, which
separates the front and back
part of the court.
COMMON FAULTS/VIOLATIONS
▪ Causing the ball to touch the ground
outside the opponents' court or
without first passing over the net.
▪ Catching and throwing the ball
▪ Double hit : two consecutive contacts
with the ball made by the same player.
▪ Four consecutive contacts with the ball
made by the same team.
▪ Net foul: touching the net during play.
▪ Stepping on or over the line on a serve
▪ Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully
▪ Reaching under the net
▪ Blocks or spikes from a position in which is
clearly not behind the 10-foot line
while in the back row position.
▪ Reaching over the net, except in these
conditions:
When executing a follow through
When blocking a ball which is in the opponent's
court but is being returned (Block cannot contact
the ball until AFTER the opponent attempting to
return the ball makes contact)
SIX BASIC SKILLS
▪ Serve a player stands behind the
inline and serves the ball, to drive it
into the opponent's court.
▪ Ace when the ball lands directly into
the court or travels outside the court
after being touched by an opponent.
▪ Types of serves
▪ Underhand
▪ Sky Ball Serve
▪ Topspin and Float
▪ Jump Serve and Jump Float
▪ Set- It is usually the second contact.
▪ The main goal of setting is to put the
ball in the air in such a way that it
can be driven by an attack into the
opponent's court.
▪ The setter coordinates the offensive
movements of a team.
▪ Overhand and Bump Set. “ Dump”
When the setter tries to play it
directly onto the opponent's court.

▪ Pass -“ Reception”, is usually the first
contact.
▪ The main goal of passing is to prevent the
ball from touching the court, and making
it reach the position where the setter is
standing quickly and precisely.
▪ The skill of passing involves
fundamentally two specific techniques:
▪ underarm pass (bump), where the ball
touches the inside part of the joined
forearms or platform, at waistline.
▪ overhand pass, where it is handled with
the fingertips, like a set, above the head.
▪ Attack “ Spike” is usually the third contact.
▪ The object of attacking is to handle the ball so
that it lands on the opponent's court and cannot
be defended.
▪ Ideally the contact with the ball is made at the
apex of the hitter's jump.
▪ The hitter uses arm swing, wrist snap, and a
rapid forward contraction of the entire body to
drive the ball.
▪ A 'bounce’
▪ Attacking techniques:
▪ (or backrow)/pipe attack: Line and Cross-court
Shot. Cut shot. Dip/Dink/Tip/Cheat/Dump
Tool/Wipe/Block-abuse: Off-speed hit: Quick hit
One Slide: Double quick hit Tandem
▪ Block- Blocking refers to the ▪ Dig - Digging is the ability to
actions taken by players standing prevent the ball from touching
at the net to stop or alter an one's court after a spike or attack,
opponent's attack. particularly a ball that is nearly
touching the ground.
▪ The jump should be timed to
intercept the ball's trajectory prior ▪ This skill is like passing or bumping
to it crossing over the net. arms.
▪ An offensive block, A “soft” ▪ Dive and pancake
defensive block Single (or solo),
double, or triple block.
▪ The block position influences the
positions where other defenders
place themselves while opponent
hitters are spiking.
 PLAYERS
▪ Setters . They aim for second touch and their
main responsibility is to place the ball in the air
where the attackers can place the ball into the
opponents' court for a point. Setters need to have
swift and skillful appraisal and tactical accuracy
and must be quick at moving around the court.
▪ Liberos are defensive players who are
responsible for receiving the attack or serve.
They are usually the players on the court with
the quickest reaction time and best passing
skills.
▪ Middle blockers or Middle hitters are players
that can perform very fast attacks that usually
take place near the setter. They are specialized in
blocking.
▪ Outside hitters or Left side hitters attack
from near the left antenna. The outside
hitter is usually the most consistent hitter
on the team and gets the most sets.
▪ Opposite hitters or Right-side hitters
carry the defensive workload for a
volleyball team in the front row. Their
primary responsibilities are to put up a
well-formed block against the opponents
Outside Hitters and serve as a backup
setter.