Volleyball: YMCA Director William G. Morgan
Volleyball Study Guide
History
YMCA Director William G. Morgan developed the game of volleyball in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was devised as a recreational activity for businessmen who wanted a game that had less physical contact than basketball. Morgan originally called the game “mintonette”. Dr. George Fisher is known as the “father of volleyball” for his organization of the United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) which was established in 1928.
Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964. In 1984, the US men won their first Olympic
Gold Medal in Volleyball. In recent years, the game has evolved to include more action and force through the use of power volleyball skills.
Court and Player Position
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A team may only touch the ball three times before it is sent over the net.
4. There are 6 players on each team on the court at a time.
5. A net violation occurs when any player comes in contact with the n et with any part of the body while the ball is in play. When spiking the ball, the spiker’s follow -through may not contact the net.
6. Players from the back row are allowed to spike the volleyball; however, they have to jump from behind the 10 foot line (spiking line).
7. Line/Court Rules:
a. A ball is considered in bounds if any part of the ball is touching the side or end line.
b. A player may step on the centerline but his/her entire foot may not be completely over the line. c. When serving, a player may not step on or over the end line until after contacting the ball.
d. If the ball hits the antenna, it is considered out of bounds.
e. If the ball hits the ceiling and comes down on the opposing team’s court, it is considered out of bounds. However, if the ball contacts the ceiling and comes down on the same side of the net, the ball is still playable.
8. No player may contact the ball on the opponent’s side of the net, unless it is a block.
9. Players rotate in a clockwise
History
YMCA Director William G. Morgan developed the game of volleyball in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was devised as a recreational activity for businessmen who wanted a game that had less physical contact than basketball. Morgan originally called the game “mintonette”. Dr. George Fisher is known as the “father of volleyball” for his organization of the United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) which was established in 1928.
Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964. In 1984, the US men won their first Olympic
Gold Medal in Volleyball. In recent years, the game has evolved to include more action and force through the use of power volleyball skills.
Court and Player Position
RB = Right back/server …show more content…
A team may only touch the ball three times before it is sent over the net.
4. There are 6 players on each team on the court at a time.
5. A net violation occurs when any player comes in contact with the n et with any part of the body while the ball is in play. When spiking the ball, the spiker’s follow -through may not contact the net.
6. Players from the back row are allowed to spike the volleyball; however, they have to jump from behind the 10 foot line (spiking line).
7. Line/Court Rules:
a. A ball is considered in bounds if any part of the ball is touching the side or end line.
b. A player may step on the centerline but his/her entire foot may not be completely over the line. c. When serving, a player may not step on or over the end line until after contacting the ball.
d. If the ball hits the antenna, it is considered out of bounds.
e. If the ball hits the ceiling and comes down on the opposing team’s court, it is considered out of bounds. However, if the ball contacts the ceiling and comes down on the same side of the net, the ball is still playable.
8. No player may contact the ball on the opponent’s side of the net, unless it is a block.
9. Players rotate in a clockwise