A sport played by two teams with six players each on a playing court divided by a net.
Volleyball
The object is to send the ball over the net in order to ground it on the opponent's court & to prevent the same effort of the opponent
Volleyball
What year was volleyball created?
1895
who invented volleyball?
William G. Morgan
What name was volleyball first called as?
Minntonette
When was Mintonette changed into "volleyball?"
1896
Who changed volleyball's name?
Alfred F. Halstead
Which foreign country adopted volleyball first?
Canada
When did Canada adopt volleyball?
1900
In 1910, Elwood S. Brown introduced volleyball in the Philippines.
1910, Philippines
What system was established in 1913?
10-man system
First official rules for volleyball were published in USSR
1925
When was the 9-man system established?
1927
In 1947, International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Federation Internationale De Volleyball was founded as governing body of volleyball.
1947
Who was the first president of FIVB?
Paul Liband
In 1957, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and FIVB was declared as the sole worldwide volleyball authority.
1957, sole worldwide volleyball authority
First Olympic volleyball tournament held in Japan
1964
Official FIVB match statistical system is used. Team performances and discover the best players.
1988
Includes the playing court
Playing area
Two end lines and two side lines
Boundary lines
Line that divides the playing court into two equal courts. 9x9 m each.
Center line
Line that separates front zone and back one
Attack line
A line, 3m away from the axis of center line
Front zone
Device that separates opposing teams during a match
Net and post
Height of the net for men
2.43m
Height of the net for women
2.24m
Height of the net for children
2.13m
Length of the net
9.50m
Width of the net
1m
Square black mesh
10cm2
the two white bands fastened vertically to the net. 5cm wide & 1m long
Sidebands
A flexible rod which measures 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter
Antennae
Device that supports the net. Distance of 0.50-1.00m; height 2.55m
Post
Spherical in shape. Circumference is 65-67cm; weight 260-280g; pressure is 0.30-0.325kg/cm2
Ball
Act of putting the play into play by the back right player placed in the service zone.
Service
Server faces the net with one foot forward and knees are slightly bent. The ball is held in front of the forward knee. Hand is swing forward in open palm. Hitting hand is swing forward
Underhand service
The service is approximately above the head level
Overhand Service
overhand service making use of the skills in jumping and spiking the ball
Jump service
Stands in the service zone in straddle position with one shoulder net. the net and knees are slightly bent. The ball is held in one hand and almost chest level
Sidearm Service
Act of hitting the ball to a teammate for setting or attacking purposes