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What was the original name of volleyball?

Mintonette

The first World Championship for volleyball was held in ______.

1953

Volleyball was introduced to the Philippines by Elwood S. Brown in 1910.

True (A)

Match the following organizations with their primary function

<p>USVBA = Controlled volleyball in the United States FIVB = Regulated volleyball worldwide PVF = The first volleyball organization formed in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did volleyball become an Olympic sport?

<p>1964 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Volleyball was invented by ______ in 1895.

<p>William G. Morgan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the sports that inspired the invention of volleyball?

<p>Basketball, baseball, tennis, handball</p> Signup and view all the answers

The net height in volleyball was standardized at 8 feet in the early 1920s.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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The playing court for volleyball is always made of wood for official competitions.

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What are the dimensions of the volleyball playing court?

<p>18 meters long and 9 meters wide</p> Signup and view all the answers

The volleyball net is ____ meters high for women's competitions.

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Match the following volleyball court zones with their descriptions:

<p>Front Zone = Limited by the center line and the attack line Service Zone = A 9-meter-wide area behind each end line Substitution Zone = Limited by the extension of both attack lines up to the scorer’s table Libero Zone = Part of the free zone on the side of the team benches</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique did the Philippines contribute to volleyball?

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Court lines made of solid materials are allowed in volleyball.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the attack line in volleyball?

<p>The attack line marks the front zone and separates the front and back rows of players.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The height of a volleyball net is always fixed at 2.55 meters.

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What is the primary function of the antennae in volleyball?

<p>To mark the boundaries of the court (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The original name of volleyball was ______.

<p>Mintonette</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight range for a regulation volleyball?

<p>260-280 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following volleyball terms with their definitions:

<p>Ace = A serve that results in a point Assist = Passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks Attack = The offensive action of hitting the ball Block = A defensive play to intercept a spiked ball Dig = Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball Set = The tactical skill of directing the ball for a spike Spike = A forceful hit intended to terminate the ball on the opponent’s floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical health benefit of playing volleyball?

<p>Improves hand-eye coordination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended pressure for a volleyball?

<p>0.30 to 0.325 kg/cm2 (4.26 to 4.61 psi)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Volleyball is considered a sport that only focuses on physical health benefits.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Invention of Volleyball

Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 at a YMCA in Massachusetts.

Original Name

The original name of volleyball was 'mintonette'.

Name Change to Volleyball

The name changed to 'volleyball' in 1896 after players volleyed the ball over the net.

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

Volleyball became popular worldwide, spreading to countries like the Philippines in 1910.

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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

Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964 and had its first World Championship in 1953.

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Volleyball in the Philippines

Introduced in 1910, the Philippine Volleyball Federation was the first organization formed for the sport.

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Antennae

Flexible rods 1.80 m long, extending 80 cm above the net.

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Circumference of Ball

The ball's circumference is 65-67 cm.

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Weight of Ball

The weight of the ball is between 260-280 g.

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Pressure of Ball

Pressure is 0.30 to 0.325 kg/cm2 (4.26 to 4.61 psi).

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Ace

A serve that results in a direct point for the serving team.

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Block

A defensive play that intercepts a spiked ball.

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Passion in Volleyball

Instills a love for the sport and encourages lifelong play.

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Social Benefits of Volleyball

Helps meet people, boosts communication, and fosters teamwork.

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LVPI

Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas is the national governing body of volleyball in the Philippines.

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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

The official volleyball court measures 18 meters long and 9 meters wide.

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Free zone

The area surrounding the playing court, at least 3 meters wide.

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Attack line

A line that marks the front zone, located 3 meters from the center line.

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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

A 9-meter wide area behind each end line where players serve the ball.

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Penalty area

A 1x1 meter area located outside the prolongation of each end line.

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Study Notes

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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