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What was the original name of volleyball?
What was the original name of volleyball?
Mintonette
The first World Championship for volleyball was held in ______.
The first World Championship for volleyball was held in ______.
1953
Volleyball was introduced to the Philippines by Elwood S. Brown in 1910.
Volleyball was introduced to the Philippines by Elwood S. Brown in 1910.
True (A)
Match the following organizations with their primary function
Match the following organizations with their primary function
When did volleyball become an Olympic sport?
When did volleyball become an Olympic sport?
Volleyball was invented by ______ in 1895.
Volleyball was invented by ______ in 1895.
What were some of the sports that inspired the invention of volleyball?
What were some of the sports that inspired the invention of volleyball?
The net height in volleyball was standardized at 8 feet in the early 1920s.
The net height in volleyball was standardized at 8 feet in the early 1920s.
What is the minimum width of the free zone surrounding the volleyball court?
What is the minimum width of the free zone surrounding the volleyball court?
The playing court for volleyball is always made of wood for official competitions.
The playing court for volleyball is always made of wood for official competitions.
What are the dimensions of the volleyball playing court?
What are the dimensions of the volleyball playing court?
The volleyball net is ____ meters high for women's competitions.
The volleyball net is ____ meters high for women's competitions.
Match the following volleyball court zones with their descriptions:
Match the following volleyball court zones with their descriptions:
What technique did the Philippines contribute to volleyball?
What technique did the Philippines contribute to volleyball?
Court lines made of solid materials are allowed in volleyball.
Court lines made of solid materials are allowed in volleyball.
What is the purpose of the attack line in volleyball?
What is the purpose of the attack line in volleyball?
The height of a volleyball net is always fixed at 2.55 meters.
The height of a volleyball net is always fixed at 2.55 meters.
What is the primary function of the antennae in volleyball?
What is the primary function of the antennae in volleyball?
The original name of volleyball was ______.
The original name of volleyball was ______.
What is the weight range for a regulation volleyball?
What is the weight range for a regulation volleyball?
Match the following volleyball terms with their definitions:
Match the following volleyball terms with their definitions:
Which of the following is NOT a physical health benefit of playing volleyball?
Which of the following is NOT a physical health benefit of playing volleyball?
What is the recommended pressure for a volleyball?
What is the recommended pressure for a volleyball?
Volleyball is considered a sport that only focuses on physical health benefits.
Volleyball is considered a sport that only focuses on physical health benefits.
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Invention of Volleyball
Invention of Volleyball
Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 at a YMCA in Massachusetts.
Original Name
Original Name
The original name of volleyball was 'mintonette'.
Name Change to Volleyball
Name Change to Volleyball
The name changed to 'volleyball' in 1896 after players volleyed the ball over the net.
Early Rule Changes
Early Rule Changes
In 1896, rules included raising the net height and standardizing the score to 21 points.
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Spread and Popularity
Spread and Popularity
Volleyball became popular worldwide, spreading to countries like the Philippines in 1910.
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Governing Bodies
Governing Bodies
The USVBA was formed in 1928 to control volleyball in the U.S.; the FIVB was formed in 1947 for global regulation.
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Olympic Status
Olympic Status
Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964 and had its first World Championship in 1953.
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Volleyball in the Philippines
Volleyball in the Philippines
Introduced in 1910, the Philippine Volleyball Federation was the first organization formed for the sport.
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Antennae
Antennae
Flexible rods 1.80 m long, extending 80 cm above the net.
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Circumference of Ball
Circumference of Ball
The ball's circumference is 65-67 cm.
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Weight of Ball
Weight of Ball
The weight of the ball is between 260-280 g.
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Pressure of Ball
Pressure of Ball
Pressure is 0.30 to 0.325 kg/cm2 (4.26 to 4.61 psi).
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Ace
Ace
A serve that results in a direct point for the serving team.
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Block
Block
A defensive play that intercepts a spiked ball.
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Passion in Volleyball
Passion in Volleyball
Instills a love for the sport and encourages lifelong play.
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Social Benefits of Volleyball
Social Benefits of Volleyball
Helps meet people, boosts communication, and fosters teamwork.
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LVPI
LVPI
Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas is the national governing body of volleyball in the Philippines.
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Three-hit limit
Three-hit limit
A rule in volleyball where a team can hit the ball a maximum of three times before sending it over the net.
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Playing court dimensions
Playing court dimensions
The official volleyball court measures 18 meters long and 9 meters wide.
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Free zone
Free zone
The area surrounding the playing court, at least 3 meters wide.
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Attack line
Attack line
A line that marks the front zone, located 3 meters from the center line.
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Net height
Net height
The net is set at a height of 2.43 meters for men and 2.24 meters for women.
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Service zone
Service zone
A 9-meter wide area behind each end line where players serve the ball.
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Penalty area
Penalty area
A 1x1 meter area located outside the prolongation of each end line.
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History of Volleyball
- Invented by William G. Morgan in 1895
- Originally named "mintonette"
- Designed as a less physically demanding sport than basketball
- Combines elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball
- Renamed "volleyball" in 1896
Early Rule Changes
- Net height raised to 7.5 feet in 1896
- Dribbling eliminated in 1896
- Scoring standardized to 21 points in 1896
- Court and ball rules standardized in 1912
- Player rotation required before serving in 1912
- Net height set to 8 feet in 1916
- Game score changed to 15 points in 1916
- "Two out of three" sets introduced in 1916
- Limits on hits per side (max 3) in early 1920s
- Court size standardized to 30x60 feet in early 1920s
- Ball must be played above the waist in early 1920s
Spread and Popularity
- Became popular worldwide
- Introduced to various countries including Philippines (1910), Japan (1913), Poland (1915), and more
- Spread throughout Europe after World War I
- Teaching of volleyball became part of physical education in the US in early 1920s
- First college team formed in Oregon in 1928
Governing Bodies
- United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) formed in 1928
- Controlled the game in the US by 1937
- International Volleyball Federation (IVF/FIVB) formed in 1947
- Regulates the game worldwide
- Headquarters located in Lausanne, Switzerland
Internationalization and Olympic Status
- First World Championship held in 1953
- Played in the first Pan-American Games in 1955
- Became an Olympic sport in 1964
- 800 million play regularly at least once a week
- Popularity increased by 500% in 25 years
Volleyball in the Philippines
- Introduced in 1910 by Elwood S. Brown
- Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF) formed later
- Renamed Philippine Amateur Volleyball Association (PAVA) and again back to PVF in 2003
- Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas (LVPI) is the current national governing body
Key Contributions from the Philippines
- Developed the three-hit limit rule
- Introduced the "set and spike" (also known as "Filipino Bomb") technique.
Volleyball Facilities and Equipment
- Playing area: rectangular and symmetrical, including playing court and free zone
- Playing court size: 18 meters by 9 meters
- Free zone requirements: minimum 3 meters wide on all sides, and 7 meters minimum height
- FIVB/World/Official competition free zone: 5 meters from sidelines and endlines, 12.5 meters minimum height
- Playing surface: flat, horizontal, uniform and non-slippery, preferably wooden or synthetic (official competitions)
- Indoor courts: light-colored surface
- Lines: white lines required for official competitions, different colors for playing court and free zone
- Additional details (outdoor courts, net, antennae, boundary lines, etc.) follow in the provided pages.
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