Volleyball

ACTIVE RECREATION (SPORTS)

 HISTORY

Volleyball is a sport played by two teams on a

playing court divided by a net. The object of the
game is to send the ball over the net in order to
ground it on the opponent’s court, and to prevent
the same effort by the opponent. The team has three
hits for returning the ball.
 HISTORY

In the winter of 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts (United

States), William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education
director, created a new game called Mintonette -now
volleyball, a name derived from the game of badminton, as
a pastime to be played indoors and by any number of
players. The game took some of its characteristics from
other sports such as tennis and handball.
 HISTORY

The activities required when playing volleyball

strengthen the upper body, arms, shoulders, thighs,
abdominal, and lower legs. In addition, volleyball
improves hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and
balance. Volleyball also teaches teamwork and
communication and is a great social activity.
 Basic Skills in Playing Volleyball
Serve
Passing
Dig
Attacking
Setting
Blocking
Equipment Needed in Playing Volleyball

Ball
Net
Score Sheet
Score Board
 Basic Volleyball Rules

6 players on the floor at any one time - 3 in the front row

and 3 in the back row.
Maximum of 3 hits per side.
Points are made on every serve for winning team of rally
(rally-point scoring).
Player may not hit the ball twice in succession.
Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve
 Top Benefits of Playing Volleyball
1. Improves cardiovascular health and muscular system
2. Improves hand and eye coordination
3. Enhances your reflexes and reaction time
4. Develops agility, speed, coordination, stamina and flexibility
5. Increases your metabolic rate
6. Improves interpersonal skills and builds teamwork
7. Reduces stress and anxiety
8. Develops self-esteem and boost confidence
9. Teaches accountability
10. Great way to meet people
 Injury Prevention and Risk Management

Since volleyball involves repetitive overhead motions, such as

spiking and blocking, players are prone to overuse injuries of the
shoulder. In addition, volleyball players are particularly
susceptible to finger injuries, ankle sprains, anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) injuries, and patellar tendinitis. Usually injuries
can be treated cooperatively with bracing and physical therapy, or
home rehabilitation exercises. However, treatment can vary
significantly depending on the injury. Recovery time usually
depends on the injury.