Hular Jr., Raul M.

December 09, 2015

AB Political Science PE4

History of Volleyball
The game of volleyball, originally called mintonette, was invented in 1895 by William
G. Morgan after the invention of basketball only four years before. Morgan, a graduate of the
Springfield College of the YMCA, designed the game to be a combination of basketball, baseball,
tennis, and handball.
The first volleyball net, borrowed from tennis, was only 66 high (though you need to
remember that the average American was shorter in the nineteenth century).
The offensive style of setting and spiking was first demonstrated in the Philippines in 1916.
Over the years that followed, it became clear that standard rules were needed for tournament play,
and thus the USVBA (United States Volleyball Association) was formed in 1928.
Two years later, the first two-man beach volleyball game was played, though the
professional side of the sport did not emerge until much later. Not surprisingly, the first beach
volleyball association appeared in California (1965), and the professional players united under the
auspices of the AVP (American Volleyball Professionals) in 1983.
During the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, American men and women took gold and silver
medals in indoor volleyball competitions. Four years later at the Olympics in Korea, the men once
again scored gold. Starting in 1996, two-man beach volleyball was officially introduced to the
Olympics. Today, there are more than 800 million volleyball players worldwide, 46 million of
them in the U.S.
General Volleyball Gameplay
A point or rally is started when one team serves the ball. The player serving the ball must
stand behind the end line or restraining line at the back of the court until after they have contacted
the volleyball. To serve a player hits the ball with their hand over the net and into the opposing
team's side. If the ball doesn't go over the net or hits the ground, the point is over. The opposing
team must now return the ball without letting it hit the ground. They can hit the ball up to three
times. No single player can hit the ball twice in a row (blocks don't count). Typically a team will
try to set up an attack. They use the first two hits to set the ball for a spike or hard hit over the net.
The two teams continue hitting the ball back and forth until the point ends. A point can end by one
team hitting a winning shot that hits the ground within the opponent's court or by one team causing
a fault and losing the point.
Which volleyball team serves the ball is determined by the previous point. Whoever won
the previous point, gets to serve next. At the start of a match, the first serve is determined by a
volley.
Team Rotation
Although players play certain roles on a volleyball team, they all must play all positions.
There are three players on the front line and three in the back. Each time a team gains the serve
they must rotate. The entire team rotates in a clockwise manner with one player moving to the
front line and another player moving to the back line. This way each player plays each spot.
Scoring
Scoring in volleyball is pretty simple, but it also has changed over time. Most matches are
divided up into sets. A typical match may be a best of 5 sets where the first team to win 5 sets wins
the match. In each set, the first team to 25 points wins as long as they are 2 points ahead. A point
is scored on every rally, regardless of which team serves.
It used to be that only the volleyball team serving could score a point on a won rally. Also,
sets were typically played to 15 points. This was changed in 1999.

Volleyball Faults
There are several ways to fault and lose the point. Here are some examples:
Hitting the volleyball illegally - you must strike the ball in a manner such that you don't hold the
ball or palm, carry, or throw it.
Stepping over or on the line while serving
Not hitting the ball over the net
Touching the net
Reaching under the net and interfering with a player or the ball
Not serving in the correct order
Hitting the volleyball out of bounds
Double hitting - when the same player hits the ball twice in a row
Hitting the ball more than 3 times

Basic Volleyball Terminology for Newbies

Volleyball Game (Set) - A volleyball game or set is played to a predetermined number of points.
Games must be won by at least 2 points. For example, if a game is being played to 25 points, if a
24-24 tie occurs, the game isnt over until a team leads by 2 points.
Volleyball Match - Matches are a made up
of games. Match play usually consists of
competing until one team wins 2 out of 3 or
3 out of 5 games.
Playing Fault - A fault is a violation of the
rules. The result of a fault is a point.
Examples of playing faults are: team hits the
ball 4 times without returning it back over
the net, a player contacts the ball 2
consecutive times, a player touches the net
when blocking or attacking, a player catches
and throws the ball.
Point - A point is the result of a rally. Points
are scored in various ways - by players
committing faults
Volleyball Rally - A rally is the time
between the serve and the end of the play. In
some volleyball terminology a rally is
synonymous with volley.
Volley - A volley is keeping the ball in play
and returning it to your opponent without
committing any playing faults.
Rally Scoring - When a match is played with
the rule of sideout scoring, every rally
results in a point being scored, either by the
team serving or the team receiving.
Side Out - When the receiving team wins the
rally it is called a side out. The receiving
team then must rotate positions. Now they
are the serving team.
Sideout Scoring - When a match is played
with sideout scoring, a point is only scored
by the team that is currently serving.
Volleyball Hit
Also called an attack, a hit is when you jump
and strike the ball with an overhand arm
swing.
Volleyball Spiker - A volleyball hitter is
sometimes called a volleyball spiker or
attacker. The spike is one of the most fun
and athletic plays in volleyball.
Volleyball Set - A set is when a player tries
to place the ball near the net to assist a
spiker in killing the ball. Setting is a skill
that must be practiced with many
repetitions.
Kill - A kill is a successful hit by an attacker
that results in a point for the attacking team.
Kills are executed by hitting the ball off a
block or down onto the opponents floor.
Volleyball Dig - Volleyball terminology for
a dig is defined as passing a spiked or hard
hit ball. Defensive players are often call
diggers.
Volleyball Bump Pass - A volleyball bump
is done by joining your forearms together to
pass a ball. It s most common to pass the
ball when it's coming from the other side of
the net. However, some passers may decide
to play the ball overhead instead of bump
passing.
Overhead Pass - An overhead pass is usually
taken with the fingers, up overhead. Taking
the ball up overhead with the hands is
usually easier to control than passing with
the forearms.
Block - A block is a combination of one,
two or three players jumping up with the
hands and arms reaching up above the net in
front of the opposing spiker. The purpose of
the block is to prevent the opponents from
hitting the ball into your court.