Volleyball Flashcards
It is game played by two teams, usually of six players on a side
Volleyball
Volleyball is game played by ____ teams, usually of ____ players on a side
two; six
Players use their _________ to hit a ball back and forth over a high net
hands
A team is allowed only _________ touches of the ball before it must be returned over the net.
three
Winning score is ______________ and _______________ is used in the game.
25 points; rally-point system
Volleyball was invented in ______ by ___________________ (1870-1942), physical director of the __________________________________ in _______________________.
1895; William G. Morgan; Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA); Holyoke, Massachusetts
Morgan created the game but called the it as __________________.
Mintonette
In ________, International volleyball competition began with the first Far East Game in Manila.
1913
In 1913, International volleyball competition began with the first ___________________ in Manila.
Far East Game
In __________, volleyball became an Olympic Sport for both men and women held at Tokyo.
1964
In1964, volleyball became an Olympic Sport for both men and women held at ___________.
Tokyo
The first contribution was that the Filipinos inspired American players to create the “_______________” for each player in modern-day volleyball.
three-hit limit
The second Filipino contribution was the “______________” maneuver, also known as “_____________________________________________”
set and spike; “set and hit” “setting and spiking”, or just “spike”.
It is usually played, on a sand court with two players per team— was introduced in California in 1930.
Beach Volleyball
Beach Volleyball is usually played, on a sand court with ______ players per team— was introduced in ______________ in ______.
two; California; 1930
