Volleyball is a team sport which two teams of six players are operated by
Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the ground of the other team's court under organized rules
Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan, who was a physical education director of the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts
1895
Volleyball Court Dimensions
60 x 30ft or 18m x 9m
Player Specialization Positions
Opposite
Middle Blocker
Outside Hitter (Front)-Row
Outside Hitter
Middle Blocker
Setter (Back)
Rotation
Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner
Basic Principles
Don't let the ball hit the floor on your side of the net
Three contacts/hits per side
Players must rotate clockwise
No player can hit the ball twice in succession
The ball cannot come to a rest during contacts
The net is off-limits
Service
The server must serve from behind the end line
Substitution
A player may substitute into the game only during dead ball situations
Scoring
There will be a point scored in every score of the ball. Game will be played to 25 points
Volleyball Skills
Serve
Set
Block
Spike
Dig
Underhand Serve
A serve in which the player strikes the ball below the waist instead of tossing it up and striking it with an overhand throwing motion
Topspin Serve
An overhand serve where the player tosses the ball high and hits it with a wrist snap, giving it topspin which causes it to drop faster than it would otherwise and helps maintain control
Float Serve
An overhand serve where the ball is hit with no spin so that its path becomes unpredictable, akin to a knuckleball
Jump Serve
An overhand serve where the ball is first tossed high in the air
Underhand Pass
Where the ball touches the inside part of the joined forearms or platform, at waistline
Overhand Pass
Where it is handled with the fingertips, allowing more control over the speed and direction of the ball
Overhand Set
Allows more control over the speed and direction of the ball
Bump Set
Is used when the ball is so low it cannot be properly handled with fingertips
physical activity can be defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires more energy than resting.
the main aim of physical education is to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to participate fully in sporting activities
exercise is planned, structured physical activity with an objective of improving or maintaining one's health and fitness level.
Fitness is important because it helps us stay healthy and active throughout life.
Physical fitness refers to how well our body functions during physical activities.
Physical Education (PE) is an important subject because it helps children maintain good health and wellbeing throughout their lives.
Service
The server must serve from behind the end line until after contact.