CONTENT

Acknowledgement
Introduction
What is volleyball?
History of volleyball
Timeline of significant volleyball events
Court dimensions
Basic volleyball rules
Basic Rule Violations
Volleyball techniques
Volleyball equipment and gears

Acknowledgement
Firstly, the researcher would like to thank god, for providing him with the
knowledge and strength in order to complete this SBA. He would also like to
express his gratitude to his parents who supported him throughout, in the
completion of this SBA.
Lastly the researcher would like to thank his Physical Education teacher Sir
Andrew Williams who has explained and guide him throughout this SBA.

INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS VOLLEYBALL?

Volleyball a game for two teams, usually of six players, in which a large ball
is hit by hand over a high net, the aim being to score points by making the
ball reach the ground on the opponent's side of the court.

HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL

The game of volleyball, originally called mintonette, was invented in 1895

by William G. Morgan after the invention of basketball only four years before.
Morgan, a graduate of the Springfield College of the YMCA, designed the
game to be a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball.
The first volleyball net, borrowed from tennnis, was only 66 high.
The offensive style of setting and spiking was first demonstrated in the
Philippines in 1916. Over the years that followed, it became clear that
standard rules were needed for tournament play, and thus the USVBA
(United States Volleyball Association) was formed in 1928.
The first beach volleyball association appeared in California (1965), and the
professional players united under the auspices of the AVP (American
Volleyball Professionals) in 1983.

Timeline of Significant Volleyball Events

In 1900, a special ball was designed for the sport.

In 1916, in the Philippines, offensive styles of passing the ball in a high
trajectory to be struck by another player (the set and spike) were introduced.
In 1917, the game was changed from 21 to 15 points.
In 1920, three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted.
In 1922, the first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY.
Twenty-seven teams from 11 states were represented.
In 1928, it became clear that tournaments and rules were needed, so the
United States Volleyball Association (USVBA, now USA Volleyball) was
formed. The first U.S. Open was staged, as the field was open to non-YMCA
squads.
In 1930, the first two-man beach game was played.
In 1934, national volleyball referees were approved and recognized.
In 1937, at the AAU convention in Boston, action was taken to recognize the
U.S. Volleyball Association as the official national governing body in the U.S.
In 1947, the Federation Internationale De Volley-Ball (FIVB) was founded.
In 1948, the first two-man beach tournament was held.
In 1949, the initial World Championships were held in Prague,
Czechoslovakia.
In 1964, volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
In 1965, the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) was formed.
In 1974, the World Championships in Mexico were telecast in Japan.
In 1975, the U.S. National Womens team began a year-round training regime
in Pasadena, Texas (moved to Colorado Springs in 1979, Coto de Caza and
Fountain Valley, CA, in 1980, and San Diego, CA, in 1985).
In 1977, the U.S. National Mens Team began a year-round training regime in
Dayton, Ohio (moved to San Diego, CA, in 1981).
In 1983, the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) was formed.

In 1984, the U.S. won their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The
men won the gold and the women the silver.
In 1986, the Womens Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed.
In 1988, the U.S. men repeated the gold in the Olympics in Korea.
In 1990, the World League was created.
In 1995, the sport of volleyball was 100 years old!
In 1996, two-person beach volleyball became an Olympic sport.

VOLLEYBALL COURT DIMENSIONS

The game is played on a volleyball court 18 meters (59 feet) long and 9
meters (29.5 feet) wide, divided into two 9 m 9 m halves by a one-meter
(40-inch) wide net placed so that the top of the net is 2.43 meters (7 feet 11
5/8 inches) above the center of the court for men's competition, and 2.24
meters (7 feet 4 1/8 inches) for women's competition (these heights are
varied for veterans and junior competitions).

CEILING HEIGHT
The playing space is free from any obstructions to a height of 7 m (23') from
the playing surface.
PLAYING COURT
The playing court measures 18 m x 9 m (59' x 29'6").
CENTER LINE
The axis of the center line divides the court into two team courts measuring
9m x 9 m (29'6" x 29'6") each.
LINES
All lines on the court are 5 cm (2") wide.
BOUNDARY LINES
Boundary lines: Two sidelines and two end lines mark the playing court.
All boundary lines
are drawn inside the dimensions of the playing court.
ATTACK LINES
Attack lines are drawn in each team court so that the edge of the attack line
farthest from
the center line is 3 m (9'10") from the axis of the center line.
Extensions of the attack lines outside the court shall be marked with five 6"
lines spaced 8" apart
to a total length of 70" (for national competition).
AREA AROUND THE COURT (FREE ZONE)
The free zone surrounds the court with a recommended minimum width of 2
m (6'6").

PICTURE SHOWING THE DIMENSIONS OF THE COURT

Basic Vollyball rules

Players

Each team must consist of 6 players.

The serve

Server must serve from behind the end line until after contact

Ball may be served underhand or overhand

Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve
Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for point
Scoring

Rally scoring will be used.

There will be a point scored on every score of the ball.
Offense will score on a defense miss or out of bounds hit.
Defense will score on an offensive miss, out of bounds hit, or serve into
the net.
Game will be played to 25 pts.
Must win by 2 points.

Rotation

Team will rotate each time they win the serve

Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner
After the server finishes, the other team gets the ball, and you get the
ball back, everyone just shifts to the right one spot.

Playing the game

Maximum of three hits per side

Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (A block is not

considered a hit)
Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on serve
A ball touching a boundary line is good
A legal hit is contact with the ball by a player body above and including

the waist which does not allow the ball to visibly come to a rest
If two or more players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered

one play and the players involved may not participate in the next play
A player must not block or attack a serve
Switching positions will be allowed only between front line players.
( After the serve only )

Basic Rule Violations

Stepping on or over the line on a serve

Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully
Hitting the ball illegally (Carrying, Palming, Throwing, etc. )
Touches of the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If

the ball is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to
contact an opposing player, no foul will be called, and the ball shall
continue to be in play
Reaching over the net, except under these conditions

a) When executing a follow-through

b) When blocking a ball which is in the opponents court but is being
returned ( the blocker must not contact the ball until after the opponent
who is attempting to return the ball makes contact). Except to block the
third play
Reaches under the net (if it interferes with the ball or opposing player)
Failure to serve in the correct order
Blocks or spikes from a position which is clearly not behind the 10-foot
line while in a back row position

Volleyball Techniques

Spiking

Start your approach. Use the correct footsteps (left-right-left for right
handers)

Plant from the appropriate spot to jump.

While approaching, bring the arms back then forward and up as you
jump. Jump off both feet.

Bow and arrow the arms and hands.

Have the hitting arm vertical when making contact with the ball.

Focus on contacting the ball with the entire hand.

Contact the ball with the hand in a claw-like fashion.

The ball should have topspin after making contact. If the ball doesn't
spin, then you didn't claw

Setting

Beat the ball to the spot. Anticipation skills and footwork are very
important.

Be ready to move from the target.

Get in position to set.

Cock wrists and open the fingers. Hands should be in the shape of the
ball.

When setting the ball, extend the elbows, hands finishing high. Focus
on finishing with hands still in the shape of the ball (don't use the
wrists to fling fingers out).

Passing

Stand with the body weight on the balls of the feet. Be in an athletic
position ready to move.

Get the platform out early.This means the arms should be out and
hands together ready to pass the ball.Angle the arms toward the
target.

Gentle shoulder shrug as you pass.

For offline passing deep balls, drop the front shoulder while angling the
platform towards the target.

Serving

Draw the arm back.

Take a small step and toss.

Hit the ball with the palm of the hand.

Volleyball equipment and gear

Volleyball
Knee pads
Volleyball nets and poles
Volleyball carts
Volleyball shoes
Volleyball apparel