Volleyball Flashcards
Physical Education Instructor
William G. Morgan
What year was volleyball invented?
1895
Where was volleyball invented?
Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Where is volleyball popular today?
Asia and Europe
When and where did indoor volleyball become a sport?
1964 Tokyo Olympics
Original name of volleyball
Mintonete
What is the playing area for volleyball made up of?
- Playing court
- Free zone
Measurement of the playing court
18m x 9m.
Must be free from all obstructions to a height of at least 7 meters.
Free zone measurement
At least 3m WIDE all around
Net measurement.
9.50 meters long and 1 m deep.
Requirements for net.
Correct tension and hung directly over the center line
Composition and color of net.
Made of 10cm square mesh and black
What is the white band directly over each side line at the top of the net and down each side?
Vertical side band
What are fastened immediately outside the side bands?
Antennae
Describe the antennae
They’re flexible rods made of fiberglass measuring 1.8m long.