History of Volleyball

Physical Health Benefits

• Volleyball strengthens the upper body and lower extremities through serving, passing, setting, spiking, and blocking.
• Participating in badminton and volleyball helps with weight management, suitable for one's age and height.
• Regular play, combined with a proper diet, can lead to weight loss by burning extra fat deposits.

Dimensions of Health

• The emotional dimension is involved when players control their feelings during games, improving emotional well-being.
• Playing strategically involves the intellectual dimension, promoting critical thinking.
• The social dimension is seen in building good relationships through teamwork and camaraderie.

History of Volleyball

• Volleyball originated from the ingenuity of William J. Morgan in 1895 at Holyoke, Massachusetts.
• The game was initially called "mintonette" but was later named "Volleyball" due to its volleying characteristic.
• The game was introduced to the Philippines in 1910 by Elwood S. Brown.
• The Filipinos are credited with introducing the "spike" skill to the game.

Game Overview

• Volleyball is a team sport with six players on each side of the 9x18 meter court.
• The objective is to send the ball over the net and prevent it from landing on one's own court.
• A ball, net, and court are necessary to play the game.
• Scoring follows a rally point system, with a game won in two out of three sets.
• A set is won by reaching a score of 25, with a two-point advantage in case of a deuce.

Essential Skills

• Players need skills like service, volleying, setting, spiking, and blocking to enjoy the game and reap its fitness benefits.