VOLLEYBALL

VOLLEYBALL
It is a 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
HISTORY
OF
VOLLEYB
ALL
HISTORY OF
VOLLEYBALL
William George
Morgan (January 23,
1870 – December 27,
1942) was the inventor of
volleyball, originally
called "Mintonette", a
name derived from the
game of badminton which
he later agreed to change
HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G.
Morgan, a physical director of the YMCA, as an indoor
sport for businessmen who found basketball too
vigorous. The original rules were published in the
Official Handbook of the Athletic League of the Young
The USVBA was formed in 1928 and
Men's Christian Associations of North America.
has conducted annual national men's and
senior men's volleyball championships, with
women's division started in 1949 and senior
women's division added in 1977.
HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball was introduced into

Europe by American troops during
World War I, when national
organizations were formed. The
Fédération Internationale de Volley Ball
(FIVB) was organized in Paris in 1947
and moved to Lausanne, Switzerland, in
1984. The USVBA was one of the 13
charter members of the FIVB, whose
BASIC SKILLS IN
VOLLEYBALL
 SERVING
PASSING SETTING

BASIC SKILLS IN VOLLEYBALL

ATTACK/HIT DIGGING
BLOCKING
 SERVING
• The volleyball serve is the first opportunity for a player to score
a point
• Once the referee blows the whistle to start the rally you have 8
seconds to complete your serve routine and get the ball over the
net.
• Once you toss the ball in the air you must contact the ball to
send it over the net or let the ball drop without touching it again
until it hits the floor first. If you let the ball drop to the floor, the
referee will blow the whistle again and this time you have five
• Once you toss the ball in the air you must contact the ball to send
seconds to serve the ball over the net.
it over the net or let the ball drop without touching it again until
it hits the floor first
 PASSING
The pass also known as the bump, or the forearm pass is a
service reception technique used to contact a ball that's entered
your court area when your team is on offense.
Once the opposing team served ball crosses the net onto
your side and arrives just above your hip level, you:
• clasp both hands together
• one palm inside the other
• pointing both thumbs to the ground
This creates a platform with both arms
that you use to contact the ball deflecting it
from your angled platform into the air towards
the person most responsible for making the
 SETTING
The set is usually the second contact in a rally and
the person who sets the ball the most is called the
setter. The setter on a volleyball team is like a point
guard on a basketball team who runs the offense and
calls the plays. Offensive plays consist of a
combination of sets called by using hand
signals to eligible hitters who hit these
sets at different heights, speeds and
locations along the net in order to
confuse the opposing team's blockers in
 SETTING
If you are the setter on your team, you
determine:
• who gets to hit each set
• how high each set will be
• how fast the set will be and
• where along the net or backrow the set will be.
 HIT OR ATTACK
An attack hit or a spike describes the
technique commonly used for the third
contact in a rally that sends the ball over the
net with power. A spike starts with a three
step or four step approach a player uses to
jump off the ground to contact the ball with
an arm swing while its in the air.

With your spike approach the first two

steps are slow and the last two steps are
bigger and faster that propel you in the air
 BLOCKING
A block is the first opportunity for a team on
defense to keep the team on offense from hitting into
their court. Once the whistle blows and your team
serves the ball over the net, your team is on defense,
Once the ball is served, the three front row players on the
ready to defend your court
server's side will work together to block a player by

• forming a wall with their hands, and arms (and for

some who jump high their shoulders)
• that extends over and penetrates the plane above the
net
 DIGGING
The dig is a slang term used to describe an underhand
technique made on the first contact of a ball in a rally that's
been sent over the net with an attack hit.

You sink your hips low to the floor, below the ball
before it gets to you and you use your extended arms clasped
at the wrists to create a platform with your forearms to "dig"
or deflect the ball up in the air.

If you are the 'digger" or defender your job is to dig the

ball up high enough in the air and ideally to the
POSITIONS PLAYED IN
VOLLEYBALL
 There is so much more to volleyball than
just rotating around the court. There are seven
different positions in volleyball, and each
player has a specific role to play. In order to
take your understanding of the sport of
volleyball to the next level, it is important to
know the significance of each position.
 Outside Hitter

An outside hitter hits and blocks from the left side of

the court. Normally, they also carry the responsibilities of
passing and playing defense when they get to the back row.
The outside typically gets the most sets, especially when
the setter is out of system, due to the fact that the outside
set is one of the easier options to set. An outside’s
responsibilities include hitting from the front and back row,
passing in serve receive, playing left or middle-back
defense, and blocking.
 Opposite Hitter
Opposite hitters earned that title because they are
opposite to the strong (left) side hitter, meaning they
hit behind the setter. In a 6-1, just like an outside hitter,
an opposite has the option to play all the way around,
passing, playing defense, and hitting out of the back
row. An opposite’s responsibilities include swinging
from the front and back row, playing right-back
defense, and blocking the other team’s outside hitter.
 Middle Blocker

Middle blockers are the team’s best blockers,

and they hit mostly fast-tempo sets from the
middle of the court and behind the setter.
Typically, the libero goes in for the middle when
he or she rotates to the back row. Middle sets are
some of the most difficult to set and require good
passes, therefore middles often get the fewest sets
but have the best hitting percentages.
SETTER A setter’s primary responsibility is
to take the second ball and set it up for
one of the hitters to attack. Often referred
to as the quarterback, the setter is the
decision maker of the team and oversees
leading the offense. In a 6-1, the setter
plays all the way around, meaning that he
or she has defensive responsibilities, as
well as blocking duties when in the front
row. A setter’s responsibilities include
setting the ball on the second contact to
 Libero
Liberos wear a jersey of a different color and play in
the back row five out the six rotations, usually subbing
in for both middle blockers. When the libero comes in
for another player, it does not count as a substitution.
Liberos are defensive and serve-receive specialists who
are typically fast and are able to change direction
quickly. Liberos are not permitted to attack the ball from
above the height of the net, and they can only overhand
set a front-row attacker from behind the 10-foot line.
Defensive Much like a libero, a
Specialists defensive specialist plays in
the back row and is
responsible for playing
defense and receiving serve.
Unlike the libero, they do not
wear different colored jerseys
and are required to abide by
the normal substitution rules,
meaning they are only in for
three out of the six rotations.
Serving Specialist
A serving specialist is a
player who subs in just to
serve. These players
typically have a very tough
or very consistent serve, and
they come in for a player
who is less strong behind the
service line, but otherwise
very valuable to have on the
court as an offensive or
defensive threat.
 EQUIPMENTS AND FACILITIES
USED IN PLAYING VOLLEYBALL
Indoor volleyballs are molded 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 need to be supremely comfortable

and allow you to move freely and without

restriction. Spandex is a super-stretchable
material that is perfect for your shorts, and
you may also wish to look for shorts that
have moisture-wicking material to keep you
dry throughout the game.
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.
have a gum rubber sole and are designed for the
Volleyball shoes
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.
For those playing recreationally, a normal tennis trainer
may well be sufficient, but if you are playing more
seriously you will certainly benefit from wearing
specially-designed volleyball shoes for men and women.
•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.
•While elbow pads aren't as important a
consideration as knee pads, many players
will still use them for extra padding when
making a dive to keep a volleyball in play.
Arm sleeves are also sometimes worn for
the same reason.
•The stress and strain that volleyball can
place on your body can be particularly
concentrated at the ankles. Ankle injuries
are among the most common of all
injuries that occur when playing
volleyball, which is why many pl
braces for additional support
ayers decide to wear ankle
WATER BOTTLES
As athletes exercise, the core body temperature rises.
In response, the body sweats to dissipate excess heat so it
doesn't overheat. Staying hydrated replaces the water lost
through sweating and is essential for thermoregulation,
helping to prevent cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
PENALTY CARDS
These newer volleyball scoreboards can display the basic
information like current score and current game
time and be customized to include a lot of other
game related information. You can add statistics
like number of spikes per team or even per
player.
 At the back of each side of The court can be outdoors
A volleyball court is 60 feet
the court is the service line. or indoors and playing
by 30 feet and is divided by
In front of this, ten feet surfaces include wood,
a net that is placed over
from the net on either side rubber tile, grass or sand.
the centre line.
is the attack line.
•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


PENALTY 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.
•The whistle is used to call
captains over for the pre-
match coin toss, to start and
end warm up periods, and to
start and end rallies. The
whistle is your means to get
attention of the participants.
Each official has a whistle
and a lanyard.
BASIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
IN VOLLEYBALL
• 6 players on a team, 3 on
the front row and 3 on
the back row

• Maximum of three hits

per side

• Player may not hit the

ball twice in succession
(A block is not
considered a hit)
•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,

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 DEUCE
The term implies that
either one side must lead
by 2 points to win the
game. Whereas, in
volleyball when two teams
are tied on 24 points,
deuce will be played until
one teams win by a 2
points margin.
The following are some basic volleyball
rules for violations.
The result of a violation is a point for the
opponent.

• When serving, stepping on or across the service line as

you make contact with the serve

• Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully

• Contacting the ball illegally (lifting, carrying, throwing,

etc. )
The following are some basic volleyball
rules for violations.
The result of a violation is a point for the
opponent.

• When blocking a ball coming from the opponent's court,

contacting the ball when reaching over the net is a
violation if both:
1) your opponent hasn't used 3 contacts AND
2) they have a player there to make a play on the ball
• When attacking a ball coming from the opponent's
court, contacting the ball when reaching over the net is a
violation if the ball hasn't yet broken the vertical plane
The following are some basic volleyball
rules for violations.
The result of a violation is a point for the
opponent.

• Serving out of order.

• Back row player blocking (deflecting a ball coming

from their opponent), when at the moment of contact the
back row player is near the net and has part of his/her
body above the top of the net (an illegal block).

• Back row player attacking a ball inside the front zone

 FAMOUS LOCAL
VOLLEYBALL
PLAYERS AND TEAMS
 Alyssa Caymo Valdez

is a Filipino volleyball player

who currently plays for the
Creamline Cool Smashers. She
was a member of the collegiate
varsity women's volleyball team of
Ateneo de Manila University in
both indoor and beach volleyball.
Julia Melissa "Jia" Morado-De
Guzman
is a Filipino volleyball
player. She was a member of the
Ateneo Lady Eagles and was
team's captain in the UAAP
Season 79 Women's Volleyball
tournament. In 2018 Jia was
also a member of the Philippines
Women's National Volleyball
Team.
Alyja Daphne "Jaja" Antonio
Santiago
is a Filipino volleyball
player who currently
plays for Saitama
Ageo Medics of the
Japan's V.League
Joshua Autajay Umandal

is a Filipino
volleyball player who
last played for Bahraini
club Bani Jamra and the
Philippine national
team.
Esmilzo Joner "Ish" Polvorosa

is a Filipino volleyball
player who plays for the
Philippine national team
The Philippine national team

was a regional
powerhouse in Southeast
Asia having won gold
medals at the 1977, 1979,
1981, 1985, 1987 and 1993
editions of the Southeast
Asian Games
 The Philippine Army Lady Troopers the
name of the official women’s volleyball team of
the Philippine Army that competes in various
volleyball tournaments, including the Shakey’s V-
League and the Philippine Super Liga (PSL)