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Brief History of Volleyball

This was How Volleyball was Introduced – Facts and

Information About the Game
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.

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The first volleyball net, borrowed from tennis, was only 6’6″ 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.

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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.

Timeline of Significant Volleyball Events

In 1900, a special ball was designed for the sport.

In 1916, in the Philippines, an offensive style of passing the ball in a high trajectory to
be struck by another player (the set and spike) were introduced.

In 1917, the game was changed from 21 to 15 points.

In 1920, three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted.

In 1922, the first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY. Twenty-
seven teams from 11 states were represented.

In 1928, it became clear that tournaments and rules were needed, so the United States
Volleyball Association (USVBA, now USA Volleyball) was formed. The first U.S. Open
was staged, as the field was open to non-YMCA squads.

In 1930, the first two-man beach game was played.

In 1934, national volleyball referees were approved and recognized.

In 1937, at the AAU convention in Boston, action was taken to recognize the U.S.
Volleyball Association as the official national governing body in the U.S.

In 1947, the Federation Internationale De Volley-Ball (FIVB) was founded.

In 1948, the first two-man beach tournament was held.

In 1949, the initial World Championships were held in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

In 1964, volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

In 1965, the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) was formed.

In 1974, the World Championships in Mexico were telecast in Japan.

In 1975, the U.S. National Women’s team began a year-round training regime in
Pasadena, Texas (moved to Colorado Springs in 1979, Coto de Caza and Fountain
Valley, CA, in 1980, and San Diego, CA, in 1985).

In 1977, the U.S. National Men’s Team began a year-round training regime in Dayton,
Ohio (moved to San Diego, CA, in 1981).

In 1983, the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) was formed.

In 1984, the U.S. won their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The men won
the gold, and the women the silver.

In 1986, the Women’s Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed.

In 1988, the U.S. men repeated the gold in the Olympics in Korea.

In 1990, the World League was created.

In 1995, the sport of volleyball was 100 years old!

In 1996, two-person beach volleyball became an Olympic sport.

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 Volleyball Game Rules
Game, Court, and Equipment
The following are some volleyball game rules for beginner players. Learn these
basic rules and strategies for how to play.

The Game - Volleyball Game Rules

The game of volleyball is played by two teams, six on each team. The teams are separated
by a net. The teams compete with one another using an inflated ball.

How the Game is played

One team serves the ball over the net to the other team with the intention of placing
the ball into the opponents court. The receiving team attempts to return the ball
back over the net to place it back in the serving teams court.

Object of the Game

The object of the game is to win the match.

Volleyball game rules for high school volleyball…

 Match
A match is won by the first team to win 3 out of 5 games. Depending on the state,
some high schools still play the best 2 out of 3. As soon as a team wins 3 games, the
match is over.
 Game
A game is played to 25 points, the first team to 25 wins. Games must be won by at
least 2 points. So, if there is a 24-24 tie, the game shall be played until one team
has a two point lead. If the match goes to a 5th game, the game is played to 15
points.
 Point
A point is scored by a team every time the opponent commits a fault.

A point is scored every time the ball lands in the opponents court.

Common Strategies for Scoring Points

 A good strategy for serving would be to serve the ball in such a way that it would
be difficult for the other team to return the ball back over the net.
 Each team is allowed 3 hits before the ball has to be returned over the net. A good
strategy would be to play the ball to your teammates in such a manner to make the
3rd hit difficult for the opponent to play. Most teams try to utilize strategies to
bump, set, then spike the ball into the opponents courts.
  Each team consists of 3 front line players and 3 back line players. The front line
players may jump at the net and hit the ball. This strategy is called attacking.
 The front line players may also reach above the net and try blocking the ball coming
from the other side.

The Court - Volleyball Game Rules

Court dimensions are 18 meters by 9 meters (60 ft. by 30 ft.). It is recommended that the
area above the court be at least 7 meters (23 ft.) high.

Boundary Lines
The boundary lines form a rectangular shape around the court. The endlines are the
short boundary lines on short sides of the court. The sidelines are the long boundary
lines on the long sides of the court. It is recommended that the courts boundary lines
be a color contrasting the color of the court. Lines should be 5 centimeters (2 inches)
wide.

The Center Line

The center line extends from sideline to sideline underneath the net. The center line
separates the courts playing area into two equal halves, each 30 by 30 feet.

Attack Lines
The attack lines (3 meter line, attack line, or 10 foot line) are the lines placed 3
meters from the centerline of the court. The attack line extends from sideline to
sideline.

Serving Area
The serving area is the area behind the endline where the server serves. The serving
area is 30 ft. wide (equal to the width of the sidelines). Both serving areas should be
at least 2 meters (6 feet) in depth. If 6 feet isn’ t available, volleyball game rules
require the serving area be extended into the court the needed distance and marked.

Substitution Zone
The substitution zone is the area between the attack line and the center line. This is
the area where substitutions take place.

Out of Bounds
According to the volleyball game rules, the ball is out of bounds if it touches…

 The floor completely outside the court

 A wall or an object mounted on a wall
 The ceiling above a nonplaying area
 The antenna
 The net, cables, or ropes outside the antennas
 The referee platform or pole
 A non playing player that isn't interfering with play
  An object that is hanging from the ceiling and is below 15 ft. and in the referees
judgement the ball could not have remained in play

Volleyball Equipment - Volleyball Game Rules

Net
The net is 1 meter (3 ft.) and 9.5 meters (32 ft.) long when stretched. The net is
attached to upright standards that are 1 meter (3 ft.) outside the court. The
standards may be padded to a maximum height of 5 and half feet. Front and sides of
the referees platform must be padded, same as the standards.

Net Antennas
Antennas are attached to the net inline with the outside edge of the sideline.
Antennas extend upward at least 2 and half feet but no more than 3 and a half feet
above the net. Antennas should be fasten securely to the bottom and top of the net.
The antennas should be made of unbreakable material.

Referee Stand
The volleyball game rules require the referee stand to be a stable platform that
elevates the referees head to about 2 or 3 feet above the top of the net. The
platform should be 18 inches long and 12 inches wide.

The Ball
The volleyball must be spherical with a laceless molded cover of 12 or more pieces of
genuine or simulated smooth leather. The ball is about 25 to 27 inches in
circumference. The ball should weigh about 9 to 10 ounces and be inflated to 4.3 to
4.6 pounds.

Scoresheet
In competitive volleyball, volleyball game rules require a scoresheet to be used to
keep score. A scoresheet also provides space for lineups, individual scoring, team
scoring, and timeouts. There is a comments section for recording warnings, penalties,
unsporting conduct, and any other unusual events.