Team Sports: Volleyball in the Philippines

Team Sports

• A team sport involves competition between groups working together toward a common goal
• Most team sports use a ball or other object

Popular Team Sports

• Football (American)
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Soccer (Football)
• Ice hockey
• Lacrosse Rugby
• Volleyball
• Ultimate Frisbee

Volleyball in the Philippines

• Volleyball is a popular team sport in the Philippines due to national and international competitions
• Televised events inspire both athletes and non-athletes
• Collegiate competitions like UAAP, NCAA, and SCUAA discover talent and promote cooperation
• The Philippines contributes significantly to the sport's active and competitive nature

History of Volleyball

• The history of how volleyball came about was discussed by Beverly Oden

Beginnings of Volleyball

• Volleyball originated in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in 1895
• William G. Morgan of the YMCA developed it as a less taxing alternative to basketball for older men
• It was originally called Mintonette
• The sport took the net from tennis and cues from basketball, baseball, and handball
• The net was 6'6" high, slightly above average man's head

Early Volleyball Rules

• Originally, there was no limit to the number of players on a team or contacts per side
• The game was primarily played from the ground

Volleyball Development

• The set and hit (spike) was first developed in the Philippines in 1916
• This invention changed how the game was played
• The sport was later called volleyball because players "volleyed" the ball back and forth
• The US military embraced and spread the sport as they played in their free time
• Soldiers stationed worldwide taught locals, further spreading the sport

Beach Volleyball

• Volleyball was first played indoors
• It was later brought to the beach sometime in the 1920s
• The two most likely places for the first beach volleyball game are Santa Monica, CA, and The Outrigger Canoe Club in Hawaii
• Organized beach tournaments were played as early as 1948
• The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) emerged in 1983

Olympic Volleyball

• Indoor volleyball was added to the Olympics in 1964
• Beach volleyball was added as an exhibition sport in 1996

Volleyball Popularity

• Volleyball is second only to soccer in worldwide popularity
• Approximately 46 million Americans play the game
• An estimated 800 million play worldwide

The FIVB

• FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) is the governing body for all forms of volleyball
• The FIVB aims to develop volleyball as a major world media and entertainment sport
• It achieves this through planning and organizing competitions, as well as marketing and development activities
• The FIVB is part of the Olympic Movement and contributes to Olympic Games success

William Morgan's Invention

• William Morgan of the YMCA created volleyball as an innovative, non-violent athletic game in 1895

Founding of the FIVB

• In 1947, 14 pioneer countries in Europe founded the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball in Paris, France
• The FIVB moved to Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1984

Significant Moment

• The founding of the FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball) in April 1947 by 14 countries in Paris
• Paul Libaud of France was the leader for the founding if the FIVB

First FIVB President

• Paul Libaud, President of the French Federation, was elected first President of the FIVB
• The headquarters were in Paris for 37 years
• Mexico’s Dr. Rubén Acosta took over the Presidency from Libaud in 1984

FIVB World Championships

• The first World Championships were organized in 1949 for Men and 1952 for Women
• Both have remained the biggest events in volleyball, along with the Olympic Games, since 1964
• Growth occurred in players and National Federations affiliated with the FIVB
• FIVB promoted events began to multiply

Volleyball in the Olympics

• Volleyball was included as a medal sport in the Olympic Games in 1959
• At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, 10 men's and six women's teams played for the first time
• The Japanese Women and USSR Men won gold medals
• Thirty-two years later, in 1996, Beach Volleyball debuted at the Atlanta Games

Current FIVB President

• Dr. Ary S. Graça Fº from Brazil was elected President on September 21, 2012
• The election took place at the 33rd FIVB World Congress in Anaheim, USA
• Dr. Graça was Executive Vice President and member of several commissions at the FIVB prior to taking office
• This former volleyball player is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish
• He was President of the CSV and CBV and is a member of the IOC Sport for All Commission

Cardiovascular Health Benefits

• Improves Cardiovascular Health
• Improves Your Muscular System
• Improves Joint Health

Fitness Benefits

• Weight Loss
• Improves Hand Eye Coordination
• Enhances Your Reflexes & Reaction Time
• Develop Agility, Speed, Coordination, Stamina & Flexibility
• Improves Core Strength, Flexibility & Speed
• Improves Muscular Stabilizer Strength
• Increases Your Metabolic Rate
• Enhances Your Aerobic Capacity
• Enhances Energy Levels

Physical and Social Benefits

• Improves Interpersonal Skills & Builds Teamwork
• Social Interaction & Enhanced Sense of Happiness & Belonging
• Reduces Stress & Anxiety
• Improves Your Mood
• Develops Self Esteem & Boosts Confidence

Soft Skills

• Sportsmanship
• Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Cognitive Stimulation & Functioning
• Enhances Sleep & Alertness
• Great Way to Meet People
• Take Initiative
• Develop Emotional Connections
• Teaches Accountability
• Motivation & The Drive to Succeed
• Treatment & Rehabilitation

Volleyball Origins

• Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan as a less strenuous alternative to basketball for middle-aged men
• Court and equipment became refined to meet the specific needs of volleyball

Court Specifications

• Courts today must meet specifications set forth by USA Volleyball and the international governing body, FIVB
• Indoor courts: 18 meters long by 9 meters wide
• An attack area demarcated 3 meters back from the centerline

Additional dimensions

• Lines should not be wider than 5 cm
• A free space of 2 meters is recommended
• At least 7 meters of space above the net, but 12 meters is recommended

Volleyball Front Zone

• The front zone is limited by the centerline and the rear edge of the attack line
• The front zone extends beyond the sidelines to the end of the free zone

Volleyball Service Zone

• The service zone is 9 m wide behind each end line
• Laterally limited by two 15 cm short lines drawn 20 cm behind the end line; these lines are included in the zone's width
• The service zone extends in depth to the end of the free zone

Volleyball Substitution Zone

• The substitution zone is limited by the extension of both attack lines up to the scorer's table

Libero Replacement Zone

• The Libero Replacement zone is part of the free zone on the team benches' side
• It’s limited by the extension of the attack line up to the end line

Warm-up Areas

• Warm-up areas are approximately 3 x 3 m
• These areas are located in the bench side corners and outside the free zone

Volleyball Penalty Area

• Penalty area is approximately 1 x 1 m and equipped with two chairs
• Located in the control area outside the prolongation of each end line, it may be limited by a 5 cm wide red line

Volleyball Ball

• Smaller than the basketball bladder that was originally used
• Circumference: 65–67 cm when inflated to an inner pressure between 4.3 and 4.6 lbs. psi
• Weight: 260–280 g once inflated
• During FIVB competitions and world events, all three balls used must meet the same standards

Volleyball Net Height

• Net height varies based on age and class
• Standard height: 2.43 meters for men over 15, 2.24 meters for women over 13
• The net extends to each sideline
• 1 meter wide
• Antennae are 10 mm in diameter and extend 1.8 meters above the net
• They are considered part of the net and delineate the vertical crossing space

Volleyball Antennae

• A vertical rod located on top of each end of the volleyball net
• Are usually red and white
• Mounted on the ends of the net above the sidelines and not in-play
• Usually used for indoor play, they're not on outdoor nets

Team Sport

• Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six are separated by a net
• Each team tries to score points in the opponent's court by grounding the ball

General

• The goal is to “keep the ball flying”
• The longer the rally the more intense
• Gives not only a connection between players and viewers but also inspires pride and honor
• Improves physical, mental and emotional well-being