VBALL HISTOR

Question 1

Volleyball was invented in

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1895

Question 2

Volleyball was invented in by

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William G. Morgan,

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a gym
teacher at a YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

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William G. Morgan,

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He combined parts of tennis, baseball, basketball
and handball to create a new game

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William G. Morgan,

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what did William G. Morgan, combine to have vball

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tennis,
baseball,
basketball
and handball

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to be played indoors by
people who wanted less physical contact than basketball.

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Volleyball

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court has 10 parts

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Side Line
Center Line
Right Front
Right Back
Middle Back
Left Back
Middle Front
Left Front
Attack Line-10 ft Line
Service Line

Question 8

A team consists of……players,

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6

Question 9

three located in the

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front of the attack line

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how many behind of the attack line

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three behind.

Question 11

Play begins when a player attempts to

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serve

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The opposing team must use a combination of no more than________ contacts

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3

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is scored when the ball touches the court or an error is made.

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point

Question 14

When the service team loses possession of the ball the opposing team is said to

have

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sideout

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Balls that contact the line are considered

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in

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Serves that contact the net, but go over the net are

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playable

Question 17

The game is played until one team reaches a score of

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25

Question 18

The game is played until one team reaches a score of 25 and is ahead of

their opponent by ______.

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2 pts

Question 19

When the server crosses the service line, it is called a foot

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fault

Question 20

A serve that does not go over the net or does not land in the opponent’s
side of the court is called a

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fault

Question 21

A player who steps across the center line or touches the net is said to
have committed a

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foul

Question 22

After a sideout the new serving team rotates

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clockwise

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Straddle position-feet wide, right foot forward, knees bent, chest

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Passing

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Hands together, thumbs aligned and wrists to floor.

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Passing

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Push ball to target - transfer your weight from rear to front foot.

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Passing

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Target position and wait.

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Setting

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Right foot forward, knees bent-feet, hips, and shoulders square to
target.

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Setting

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Contact ball above forehead with finger pads.

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Setting

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Extend through the ball to the target – forcing the up with height.

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Setting

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Stagger your feet. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart

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Serving underhanded & overhanded

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For a right-handed player, the ball should be held still in the

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left hand

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A serve not returned by the opposing team.

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Ace

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An attempt by the offensive team to end the rally by hitting the ball to the floor of the defensive
team.

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Attack

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A player who spikes or hits the ball over the net.

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Attacker

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The action, above the net, by a player resulting in preventing a spike from entering their side of
the court.

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Block

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Any violation of the rules that results in the referee blowing their whistle.

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Foul

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A term used for a spike or an attack.

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Hit

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A shot that is not returned by the defense.

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Kill

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A team earns a side out and then moves one position clockwise on the court before the next
serve.

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Rotation

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A skill used to put the ball into play.

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Serve

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A powerful attack that puts the ball into the opponents court by jumping and hitting the ball with
one hand

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Spike

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Origin: Volleyball was created in 1895 by William G. Morgan, at

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YMCA physical education director in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA.

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Early Years:vball was Initially called v

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“Mintonette,”

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Name Change: In

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1896,

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Name Change: by1896,

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Alfred T. Halstead

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proposed the name “volleyball” due to the volleying nature of the game, and it quickly gained popularity.

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Alfred T. Halstead

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nternational Growth: Volleyball spread internationally during the

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early 20th century,

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was established in 1947 to govern the sport globally.

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Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB

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Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) was established in

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1947

Question 50

3 Equipment Used in Volleyball

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The Ball:
Court and Net
Clothing and Protective Gear: