VOLLEYBALL“Pain is temporary, but pride is

forever”

POSITIONS

Opposite

4Middle Blocker

3Outside hitter

2Outside hitter

5 Middle Back/ Libero

6Setter

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HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL

In 1895, a German man named, William Morgan decided he would rework the rules of a slow paced game called “Faustball”.

At the end of World War 2, The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) was formed.

The FIVB is now the organizer of the international championship to this day.

Volleyball was accepted into the Olympics in 1964 at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

The FIVB estimates that on this day there are over 500 million active athletes participating in the sport worldwide.

BASIC RULES When serving you may serve

either underhand or over hand as long as your feet stay behind the end line.

When returning a serve you must pass (bump) the ball, no attack or set is allowed.

The ball can be played off of the net

A point is scored on every score of the ball

Each game is played to 25, but you must win by 2 points.

Third set is a game to 15 and must also be won by 2 points.

You are allowed 3 touches per side (block does not count as a touch)

You can not touch the ball consecutively (Block does not count.)

Team rotates clockwise

If the ball is touching the boundary line it is considered `good`.

VIOLATIONS Failure to serve the ball over the net.

Hitting the net with your body.

Crossing under the net onto the opponents side.

Hitting illegally , (Carrying, Palming, Throwing

Penetration

PLAYING SURFACE&SAFETY

The court is 18m x9mand has a 3 meter line, which is also called the attack line.

Net height: Women- 7’4-1/8” Mens-2.43m

If a loose ball goes onto a court that is playing, the official calls for a re-serve.

Put away balls that aren't in use.

Learn to dive properly and call the ball

Equipment&Attire

Net

Court Shoes

Ankle Braces

Spankies (Spandex shorts)

Knee pads

Jersey

Ball

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