VBALL HISTOR Flashcards
Volleyball was invented in
1895
Volleyball was invented in by
William G. Morgan,
a gym
teacher at a YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
William G. Morgan,
He combined parts of tennis, baseball, basketball
and handball to create a new game
William G. Morgan,
what did William G. Morgan, combine to have vball
tennis,
baseball,
basketball
and handball
to be played indoors by
people who wanted less physical contact than basketball.
Volleyball
court has 10 parts
Side Line
Center Line
Right Front
Right Back
Middle Back
Left Back
Middle Front
Left Front
Attack Line-10 ft Line
Service Line
A team consists of……players,
6
three located in the
front of the attack line
how many behind of the attack line
three behind.
Play begins when a player attempts to
serve
The opposing team must use a combination of no more than________ contacts
3
is scored when the ball touches the court or an error is made.
point
When the service team loses possession of the ball the opposing team is said to
have
sideout
Balls that contact the line are considered
in
Serves that contact the net, but go over the net are
playable
The game is played until one team reaches a score of
25
The game is played until one team reaches a score of 25 and is ahead of
their opponent by ______.
2 pts
When the server crosses the service line, it is called a foot
fault
A serve that does not go over the net or does not land in the opponent’s
side of the court is called a
fault
A player who steps across the center line or touches the net is said to
have committed a
foul
After a sideout the new serving team rotates
clockwise
Straddle position-feet wide, right foot forward, knees bent, chest
Passing
Hands together, thumbs aligned and wrists to floor.
Passing
Push ball to target - transfer your weight from rear to front foot.
Passing
Target position and wait.
Setting
Right foot forward, knees bent-feet, hips, and shoulders square to
target.
Setting
Contact ball above forehead with finger pads.
Setting
Extend through the ball to the target – forcing the up with height.
Setting
Stagger your feet. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart
Serving underhanded & overhanded
For a right-handed player, the ball should be held still in the
left hand
A serve not returned by the opposing team.
Ace
An attempt by the offensive team to end the rally by hitting the ball to the floor of the defensive
team.
Attack
A player who spikes or hits the ball over the net.
Attacker
The action, above the net, by a player resulting in preventing a spike from entering their side of
the court.
Block
Any violation of the rules that results in the referee blowing their whistle.
Foul
A term used for a spike or an attack.
Hit
A shot that is not returned by the defense.
Kill
A team earns a side out and then moves one position clockwise on the court before the next
serve.
Rotation
A skill used to put the ball into play.
Serve
A powerful attack that puts the ball into the opponents court by jumping and hitting the ball with
one hand
Spike
Origin: Volleyball was created in 1895 by William G. Morgan, at
YMCA physical education director in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA.
Early Years:vball was Initially called v
“Mintonette,”
Name Change: In
1896,
Name Change: by1896,
Alfred T. Halstead
proposed the name “volleyball” due to the volleying nature of the game, and it quickly gained popularity.
Alfred T. Halstead
nternational Growth: Volleyball spread internationally during the
early 20th century,
was established in 1947 to govern the sport globally.
Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB
Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) was established in
1947
3 Equipment Used in Volleyball
The Ball:
Court and Net
Clothing and Protective Gear:
