Basketball and Volleyball: Origins, Rules, Benefits

• These notes cover key information about basketball and volleyball, including their origins, rules, and benefits.

Basketball - Origins and Key People

• Dr. James Naismith invented basketball.
• Frank Mahan suggested the name "basketball" in 1892.
• Basketball was invented in 1891.
• It became an official Olympic event in 1936.
• The first official basketball game was played on December 21, 1891.
• The Young Men's Christian Academy (YMCA) gymnasium in Springfield, Massachusetts, was where basketball was first officially played.
• Dr. James Naismith was born in Ramsay Township, Ontario, Canada.
• He graduated as a physician from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
• The Olympic event for basketball was held in Berlin, Germany.

Basketball - Skills and Benefits

• Types of ball passes include overhead, underhand, chest, baseball, and bounce passes.
• Dribbling types are low, high, and crossover dribbles.
• Types of shots include push shot (two hands), push shot (one hand), lay up, and free throw.
• Basketball improves hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular endurance, and fundamental movement skills.
• Team sports develop teamwork, communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

The Importance of Teamwork

• Teamwork enables effective collaboration, shared responsibilities, and achievement of common goals in sports.

Volleyball - Origins and Key People

• William G. Morgan invented volleyball.
• Prof. Alfred T. Halstead suggested the name "Volley ball".
• Elwood S. Brown introduced volleyball to the Philippines in 1920.
• The administrative Committee of the United States Volleyball Association voted to spell the word "volleyball" as one word.
• Volleyball was invented on February 9, 1895.
• The first demonstration of volleyball took place in early 1896.
• "Mintonette" changed to volleyball in 1952.
• Volleyball was introduced to the Philippines in 1920.
• The rules for volleyball first appeared in the July 1896 edition of "Physical Education".
• Volleyball was invented in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
• The first demonstration occurred at the YMCA College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
• William G. Morgan was born in New York.

Volleyball - Skills

• Ace signifies a point from a serve.
• Dig-passing involves passing a spiked or powerfully hit ball.
• Deuce indicates a tied score of 24 points or more.
• Side-out occurs when the receiving team wins the rally.
• A Spike is a one-hand overhead hit over the net with force in a downward direction.
• Types of volleyball receives/passes involve using arms.
• Underhand and Overhand Serve (Wallop) are types of serves.
• Tossing using fingers is how volleyball tosses/set-ups are done.
• Spiking serves as the main attack in volleyball.
• Blocking is the defensive technique employed to return the ball.

Benefits of Team Sports

• Team sports enhance physical health, coordination, and mental focus for overall well-being.
• They foster teamwork, communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Success in ball games requires teamwork for effective collaboration, shared responsibilities, and achievement of common goals.