VOLLEYBALL

▪ The basic objective of the game is to keep the ball which is served over the net, from
contacting the floor on your side and to return it so that it contacts the floor on the
opponents’ side before they can return it. The team that fails to return the ball
within the specific limits, loses the chance to serve and gives a point to the team’s
opponent. In the game volleyball, the cooperation of the members of the team is
important. Volleyball is a team sport which is played in a court with a high net by
two (2) teams with six (6) persons on each team court. It may be played by all male,
all female, or mixed teams with net height adjustments for boys, girls or age-group
differences; and using a variety of playing surfaces; wood, rubberized materials, and
or grass.
History of Volleyball
▪ Volleyball was first developed by William G. Morgan. After graduation from
Springfield College in Massachusetts in 1895, William G. Morgan took a position as
physical director of the Holyoke Young Men’s Christian Association.
▪ The game was introduced as “Mintonette” but after watching the game, a faculty
member of Springfield College, Dr. Alfred T. Halstead, recommended that the name
be changed to volleyball. Shortly after the game’s invention, Mr. Morgan drew up
specifications for a special ball.
▪ In 1896 at a YMCA Conference at Springfield College, William G. Morgan publicized a
new game.
▪ By 1912, several rule changes had been made. Volleyball became very popular with
schools, colleges, playgrounds and the armed forces. In 1929, Association was
formed. This sport became an Olympic sport in1964 during the Tokyo Olympic.
Equipment Used in Volleyball
 Ball - The ball is made of leather, 25 to 27 inches in circumference and
weighs 260-280 grams, white color was used for sometime until recently, the
combination of white, blue and yellow colors was introduced.
 Net - The net is slightly longer than the width of the court, 32 feet is a
common length, 36 inches in width from top to bottom made up of nylon
cord. The net is made of heavy thread so that repeated contact of the ball on
the net will not destroy the mesh.
 Antennas - is a vertical side marker attached to the net directly above each
side of the boundary line of the court. The antennas extend upward from the
 net directly above the side line to assist in determining whether the ball
crossed the net within the court. It measures one (1) meter above the net. A
ball contacting the antennae is out of play.
 Court - is a rectangle measuring nine meters wide and nine (9) meters long. It
is bounded by two lines, two inches wide. The court is divided into equal
halves separated by a center line and net. Aline three (3) meters parallel
from the center line is called attack line.

Players and Rotation

 A team is made up of twelve (12) players but only six (6) players are allowed to play
inside the playing court. There are three front row and three back row players.
 The players all rotate one position clockwise following a rally.

Basic Skills in Volleyball

 Volleyball comprises five basic skills: forearm pass, overhand pass, serve attack and
block. Each skill uses a variety of techniques that players need as they progress from
beginning to advanced levels of competition.
 ATTACK - any method used to return the ball across the net in an attempt to put the
opponents at a disadvantage.
 BLOCK - the process of intercepting the ball just before or as it crosses the net. A
block is executed by any front row player.
 DIG - an emergency pass, usually used to defend a hard driven attack.
 DINK - a soft shot off the fingertips, used to lob the ball over the block.
 DRIVE - an attack contacted in the center that attempts to hit the ball off the
blocker’s hands
 FAULT - an infraction of the rules.
 FOREARM PASS - a pass made off the forearms.
 FRONT COURT - the playing area in which it is legal to block or attack.
 KILL - an attack that cannot be returned directly as a result of that attack.
 LOB - a soft attack that is contacted in the back bottom quarter of the ball, causing it
to take an upward trajectory.
 OVERHEAD PASS - a pass made by contacting the ball above the head with the finger
pads.
 POINT - a point is scored when the receiving team fails to return the ball legally to
the opponent’s court.
 ROTATION - the shifting of the players clockwise upon gaining the ball from the
opponents.
 SERVE - the method of putting the ball in play over the net by striking it with the
hand.
 SET - the placement of the ball near the net to facilitate attacking.
 SETTER - the player assigned to set the ball.
 SPIKE - ball hit its topspin and a strong downward force into the opponents’ court.
 SPIKER - the player assigned to attack the ball.
 TOPSPIN - imparting of a forward spin to the ball during the serve, spike or spike
roll.