History of Volleyball

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Who is credited with inventing volleyball?

Japanese

Alfrred Halstead

William C. Morgan (correct)

Filipinos

What was the original name of volleyball?

Mintonette (correct)

Volleyball

Halsteadette

Sport

In which year did the Japanese add volleyball to the Olympic Games program?

1896

1964 (correct)

1975

1895

What are the three players in the front of the net called?

Forwards Signup and view all the answers

How many players are there in each team in volleyball?

6 players Signup and view all the answers

Which position is occupied by the back-left player?

5 Signup and view all the answers

When are players allowed to play in any position on or off the court?

After the serve Signup and view all the answers

What is the restriction for back row players after the serve?

They cannot leave the floor to hit the ball in front of the attack line Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the libero player in volleyball?

To replace any player in the back row without counting as a substitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum width of the free zone surrounding the volleyball court?

3 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the net for men's volleyball?

2.43 meters Signup and view all the answers

What type of mesh is used to make the volleyball net?

Square black mesh Signup and view all the answers

What are the restrictions for the libero player during a volleyball game?

May not serve, attempt to block, or attack from the height of the net Signup and view all the answers

At what height are the net posts supporting the volleyball net placed?

2.55 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the referee's stand in volleyball?

To allow the referee to have a clear view of the court Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the libero player in volleyball?

To replace any back-row player without counting as a substitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum width of the free zone surrounding the volleyball court?

3 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the volleyball net for women's matches?

2.24 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the width of the volleyball net?

1 meter Signup and view all the answers

What is the restriction for back row players after the serve in volleyball?

They cannot attack from the height of the net Signup and view all the answers

At what height are the net posts supporting the volleyball net placed?

2.55 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the referee's stand in volleyball?

To allow the referee to stand above the floor level for better visibility Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

History of Volleyball

Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan.
The original name of volleyball was "Mintonette".

Volleyball Rules and Gameplay

Volleyball was added to the Olympic Games program in 1964 by the Japanese.
Each team consists of six players.
The three players in the front of the net are called the front row players.
The back-left player occupies the left back position.
Players are allowed to play in any position on or off the court during libero replacements.
Back row players are restricted from blocking or attacking the ball in front of the attack line after the serve.

Libero Player

The main role of the libero player is to receive serves, dig attacks, and make defensive plays.
The libero player has restrictions during a volleyball game, including not being allowed to block or attack the ball in front of the attack line.

Volleyball Court

The maximum width of the free zone surrounding the volleyball court is 3 meters.
The net posts supporting the volleyball net are placed at a height of 2.43 meters for men's volleyball and 2.24 meters for women's volleyball.

Volleyball Net

The height of the net for men's volleyball is 2.43 meters, and for women's volleyball is 2.24 meters.
The volleyball net is made of a mesh material.
The width of the volleyball net is 1 meter.

Referee's Stand

The purpose of the referee's stand is to provide an elevated position for the referee to observe the game.

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Explore the origins of volleyball, from its invention in 1895 by William C. Morgan to its evolution into an Olympic sport. Learn about the contributions of Filipinos and Japanese to the game's development.