Volleyball-PPT

Volleyball

Nature and Background

Overview of Volleyball

  • Volleyball is a popular team sport involving two teams of six players each.

  • The game is played with a ball that is hit back and forth over a high net, primarily using hands to make contact.

  • FIVB (International Federation of Volleyball) is the highest governing body for the sport, established in 1947, with headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, and currently led by president Ary Graça.

History of Volleyball

  • Invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 while he was a physical director at YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

  • Initially called "mintonette," the game was designed as a less physically demanding alternative to basketball for businessmen.

  • The name "Volleyball" was proposed due to the volleying nature of the sport.

Development of Rules

  • Original rules were written by Morgan and published in 1897 in the YMCA Handbook.

  • The sport gained widespread popularity across demographics and organizations, notably among schools and military forces.

  • The first national tournament in the US was held by the National YMCA Physical Education Committee in 1922.

First Official Rules Include:

  1. Net height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m).

  2. Court dimensions of 25 x 50 ft (7.6 x 15.2 m).

  3. Any number of players allowed.

  4. Matches consist of nine innings, with each team serving three times per inning.

  5. No limit on ball contacts.

  6. A serving error allows for a second attempt.

  7. Fouls include hitting the ball into the net, resulting in a loss of point or side-out.

Facilities and Equipment

Volleyball Court

  • Dimensions: 60 x 30 ft (18 m x 9 m).

  • Each side of the court is 30 ft by 30 ft.

  • Lines are painted white, 5 cm wide, clearly visible against the playing surface.

Court Lines Include:

  1. Service Line: 10 feet from the right sideline on each back line.

  2. Center Line: divides the court into two equal halves.

  3. Attack Line: marks the area in front of the net.

  4. Boundary Lines: outline the entire playable court area.

Volleyball Ball

  • Standards: Spherical, flexible leather or synthetic leather exterior with an internal bladder (rubber or similar material).

  • Color specifications: uniform light color or combination thereof.

Net Height Standards

  • Set vertically over the center line:

  • Men's net height: 2.43m (7 ft 11 5/8 in).

  • Women's net height: 2.24m (7 ft 4 1/8 in).

  • Variations for age groups:

  • 16 years and under: 2.24m for both genders.

  • 14 years and under: 2.12m.

  • 12 years and under: 2.00m.

Basic Volleyball Rules

  • Game sets typically played to 25 points; if a fifth set occurs, it is played to 15 points, with a need to win by two points.

  • Teams rotate clockwise after winning a serve or after a side out.

Game Structure

  • Each team consists of three front row players and three back row players.

  • Maximum of three hits allowed per side; a player cannot hit the ball twice in succession.

  • The ball may touch the net during a volley and is considered in if it hits a boundary line.

  • It is out if it touches the antenna, cables, referee stand, or plays in a non-playable area.

Player Contact Regulations

  • Legal if the ball contacts any body part.

  • Illegal actions include catching, holding, or throwing the ball.

  • When multiple players contact the ball simultaneously, it's considered one play.

  • Blocking or attacking a serve from within the 10-foot line is illegal.

  • Frontline players may switch positions after the serve.

  • Higher-level officiating teams typically consist of two referees, line judges, a scorer, and assistant scorer.

Basic Violations in Volleyball

  1. Stepping on or over the service line during serve.

  2. Failure to successfully serve the ball over the net.

  3. Illegally contacting the ball (lifting, carrying, etc.).

  4. Touching the net during play.

  5. Crossing the court center line.

  6. Serving out of order.

Basic Skills in Volleyball

Serving

  • Initiates the play by sending the ball over the net to the opponent's court.

Passing

  • Used to receive the ball, ensuring no lifting or carrying takes place.

Setting

  • Involves receiving a teammate's pass and then passing the ball overhead to an attacker for a further play.

Attacking/Spiking

  • Aimed at sending the ball into the opponent’s court to score points. Includes a quick approach and a strong arm swing.

Blocking

  • A defensive skill to stop an opponent's attack and send the ball back into their court. Requires proper positioning and jumping.

Digging

  • Receives the opponent’s attack using a forearm pass technique from a low ready position.

Types of Serving in Volleyball

  • Serving types include: underhand, topspin, float, jump serve, and jump float.

Underhand Serve

  • Strikes the ball below the waist without tossing it.

Overhand Serve

  • Most common serve using overhand motion, includes varieties like topspin and float.

Float Serve

  • A non-spinning serve that moves unpredictably through the air.

Topspin Serve

  • A serve that spins rapidly forward, requiring quick reaction from opponents.

Jump Serve

  • An advanced technique, involving a jump and strike while in the air for added power.