VolleyballVolleyball

The History of VolleyballThe History of Volleyball William Morgan invented the game of William Morgan invented the game of

Volleyball in 1895 at the YMCA in Volleyball in 1895 at the YMCA in Holyoke, Mass.Holyoke, Mass.

Volleyball was first called “Mintonette”.Volleyball was first called “Mintonette”. In 1964, Volleyball was introduced to the In 1964, Volleyball was introduced to the

Olympic games in Tokyo.Olympic games in Tokyo. In 1984, the United States Men's and In 1984, the United States Men's and

Women's teams won medals for the first Women's teams won medals for the first time. Men’s won gold, Women won silver.time. Men’s won gold, Women won silver.

Today there are 24 million Americans Today there are 24 million Americans who play Volleyball.who play Volleyball.

There are over 800 million people There are over 800 million people worldwide who play Volleyball at least worldwide who play Volleyball at least once a week.once a week.

The object of the game is for each team to The object of the game is for each team to send the ball over the net and get it to land on send the ball over the net and get it to land on their opponents court.their opponents court.

Rules of the GameRules of the Game

The ball is put into play by the right back-row The ball is put into play by the right back-row player who serves the ball by hitting it over the net player who serves the ball by hitting it over the net to the opponent's court. to the opponent's court.

A team is allowed to hit the ball three times (in A team is allowed to hit the ball three times (in addition to the block contact) to return it to the addition to the block contact) to return it to the opponent's court. opponent's court.

A player is not allowed to hit the ball twice A player is not allowed to hit the ball twice consecutively, except when attempting a block. consecutively, except when attempting a block.

The rally continues until the ball touches the The rally continues until the ball touches the ground/floor, goes "out" or a team fails to return it ground/floor, goes "out" or a team fails to return it to the opponent's court or commits a fault. to the opponent's court or commits a fault.

A player "lifts" or "carries" the ball (the ball A player "lifts" or "carries" the ball (the ball remains in contact with the player's body for too remains in contact with the player's body for too long). It is called a “Carry”.long). It is called a “Carry”.

A player touches the net with any part of his or her A player touches the net with any part of his or her body or clothing while making a play on the ball body or clothing while making a play on the ball (with the exception of the hair). It is called a “Net”.(with the exception of the hair). It is called a “Net”.

A back-row player spikes the ball while it is A back-row player spikes the ball while it is completely above the top of the net, unless he or completely above the top of the net, unless he or she jumped from behind the attack line (the player she jumped from behind the attack line (the player is, however, allowed to land in front of the attack is, however, allowed to land in front of the attack line).line).

When serving, a player steps on the court or the When serving, a player steps on the court or the end line before making contact with the ball. This end line before making contact with the ball. This is also called a foot fault.is also called a foot fault.

Service can be from any where along the end lineService can be from any where along the end line If the ball hits the line, it is in.If the ball hits the line, it is in.

Court layoutsCourt layouts

60 feet long by 30 feet 60 feet long by 30 feet wide.wide.

Net height; Women’s 7’4”, Net height; Women’s 7’4”, Men’s 8’0”Men’s 8’0”

Player Positions:Player Positions:

Left FrontLeft Front Center Front Right Front Center Front Right Front

Left backLeft back Center back Center back Right BackRight Back

ScoringScoring

RALLY POINT SCORINGRALLY POINT SCORING The team winning a rally scores a point. When the receiving team The team winning a rally scores a point. When the receiving team

wins a rally, it gains a point and the right to serve, and its players wins a rally, it gains a point and the right to serve, and its players rotate one position clockwise. rotate one position clockwise.

The best of three or best of five games will win matches. Games The best of three or best of five games will win matches. Games played to 25, win by two. Final game is played to 15. played to 25, win by two. Final game is played to 15.

Rally point scoring is what High Schools play.Rally point scoring is what High Schools play.

SIDEOUT SCORINGSIDEOUT SCORING Only the serving team may score a point. When the receiving team Only the serving team may score a point. When the receiving team

wins a rally, it gains the right to serve and its players rotate one wins a rally, it gains the right to serve and its players rotate one position clockwise. position clockwise.

Games are played to 15 win by two.Games are played to 15 win by two.

Volleyball SkillsVolleyball Skills

ServingServingPassingPassingSettingSettingSpiking/HittingSpiking/HittingBlockingBlocking

Serving Serving UNDERHAND SERVEUNDERHAND SERVE ☺ Stand facing the net with the foot opposite the Stand facing the net with the foot opposite the

hitting hand forward. hitting hand forward. ☺ The ball is held at waist level. The ball is held at waist level. ☺ The player leans forward as they swing their arm The player leans forward as they swing their arm

foreword and contact the ball. foreword and contact the ball. ☺ The hand holding the ball is dropped just before the The hand holding the ball is dropped just before the

contact. contact. ☺ The player hits underneath the ball with the heel of The player hits underneath the ball with the heel of

the hand. the hand. ☺ The hitting arm follows through in the direction of The hitting arm follows through in the direction of

the target. the target.

OVERHAND SERVEOVERHAND SERVE

ARM TOSSARM TOSS ☺ With firm wrist, toss the ball 18 inches and in line with the hitting With firm wrist, toss the ball 18 inches and in line with the hitting

shoulder. shoulder.

HAND UP AND BACK BEFORE THE TOSSHAND UP AND BACK BEFORE THE TOSS ☺ Elbow and hand are at shoulder height or above throughout the Elbow and hand are at shoulder height or above throughout the

entire serving motion. entire serving motion.

SHIFTSHIFT ☺ Shift weight to lead foot, or step forward, as you make contact with Shift weight to lead foot, or step forward, as you make contact with

the ball. the ball.

SWING TO TARGET SWING TO TARGET ☺ Wrist firm throughout serve. Wrist firm throughout serve. ☺ Contact with heel of hand through middle back of ball. Contact with heel of hand through middle back of ball. ☺ The contact should sound like a "thud", not a "slap" sound. The contact should sound like a "thud", not a "slap" sound. ☺ Hand follows ball to target. Hand follows ball to target. ☺ Finish with hand alongside or within body line. Finish with hand alongside or within body line.

PassingPassing Hand Hand

placementplacement Start in ready position with feet

slightly wider than shoulder width. Upper body should be bent forward and the arms out ready.

Move quickly to get behind the ball. Maintain low body position.

Contact the ball on the forearms just above the wrists.

Direct the ball by tilting arms toward target. (Turtle)

Follow path of ball to its target .

SettingSetting Start in the ready position facing the Start in the ready position facing the

target. target. Form a triangle with thumbs and Form a triangle with thumbs and

pointer fingers (hands should not be pointer fingers (hands should not be touching) touching)

Place hands directly in front of the face Place hands directly in front of the face close to the forehead. close to the forehead.

On contact, set by extending the arms On contact, set by extending the arms and legs. and legs.

Common MistakesCommon Mistakes Contacting the ball with the palms of Contacting the ball with the palms of

the hands. the hands. Facing where the ball is coming from. Facing where the ball is coming from.

Spiking/HittingSpiking/Hitting

Common MistakesCommon Mistakes One foot jump One foot jump Ball hit with fist instead of open hand Ball hit with fist instead of open hand "Tennis serve" arm action; one arm is swung "Tennis serve" arm action; one arm is swung

forward and the other is swung behind forward and the other is swung behind "Shot-put" arm action "Shot-put" arm action

Upper BodyUpper Body Pull the hitting arm back with the elbow and hand at shoulder Pull the hitting arm back with the elbow and hand at shoulder

height or higher. height or higher.

The hand should be open and relaxed, with the palm facing The hand should be open and relaxed, with the palm facing away from the ear. away from the ear.

The elbow should swing forward and raise above the head.The elbow should swing forward and raise above the head. Arm and hand swing over the top as the heal of the hand Arm and hand swing over the top as the heal of the hand

contacts the ball. contacts the ball.

Snap through the ball. Snap through the ball.

Contact point is slightly in front of and as high as possible Contact point is slightly in front of and as high as possible above the hitting shoulder. above the hitting shoulder.

APPROACHAPPROACH Right - Left finish. (for right handers) Right - Left finish. (for right handers)

Left - Right finish. (for left handers) Left - Right finish. (for left handers)

Three step or four step approach (both o.k.) Three step or four step approach (both o.k.)

Important to make the step a long and explosive one. Important to make the step a long and explosive one.

JUMPJUMP Jump up (vertically) to meet ball. Jump up (vertically) to meet ball.

Contact the ball at the peak of your jump with a straight arm.Contact the ball at the peak of your jump with a straight arm. Jump straight up and straight down. Do not touch the net.Jump straight up and straight down. Do not touch the net.

BlockingBlocking

Arms extended and wrist locked and Arms extended and wrist locked and

angled toward opponents floor. angled toward opponents floor. Keep your shoulders square to the net. Keep your shoulders square to the net. When you move along the net to block, When you move along the net to block,

plant so that you jump straight up and plant so that you jump straight up and down. down.

Land in the same place from where Land in the same place from where you jump. you jump.

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