All About Volleyball: History, Skills, Positions and Rules

Summary

In this video, we explore the history, rules, skills, and positions of volleyball. From its invention in 1895 by William G. Morgan in Massachusetts to its evolution as an Olympic sport in 1964, volleyball has a rich history. The video covers key topics such as the development of the volleyball ball, rules, and scoring system, as well as the positions and techniques used in the game. Viewers will learn about the fundamentals of serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defense, alongside the roles of key players like the setter, libero, and hitter.

Takeaways

• 😀 Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, a professor in Massachusetts, USA, and was originally called 'mintonette.'
• 😀 The net in volleyball was inspired by tennis but placed higher, while the ball was designed to be larger than a tennis ball but lighter than a basketball.
• 😀 The number of players per volleyball team was standardized at six players in 1912, and this rule still applies today.
• 😀 In 1916, volleyball introduced the concept of sets, changed the maximum points per set from 21 to 15, and started the best-of-three format for match wins.
• 😀 Volleyball became an official Olympic sport in 1964 during the Tokyo Olympics, marking the global spread of the game.
• 😀 The basic volleyball skills include serving, receiving/passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defending, each with specific techniques.
• 😀 There are several serving techniques in volleyball: underhand serve, overhand serve, and the jump serve, each requiring different levels of control and force.
• 😀 The libero is a defensive specialist in volleyball who cannot attack the ball above the net or block, and wears a different-colored jersey.
• 😀 A volleyball court is 18 meters long and 9 meters wide, and the net height is 2.43 meters for men and 2.24 meters for women.
• 😀 A volleyball match is played in sets, with a team needing to win three sets to win the match. The tiebreak set is played to 15 points, with a 2-point lead required.
• 😀 Volleyball rules include limitations like the ball can only be hit three times before sending it over the net, and players cannot hit the ball twice in succession.

Q & A

Who invented volleyball, and when was it created?

Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan, a professor of physical education, in 1895 in Massachusetts, USA.

What was the original name of volleyball?

The original name of volleyball was 'Mintonette'. The name 'volleyball' was adopted shortly after.

How did the concept of the volleyball net come about?

William G. Morgan drew inspiration from tennis when designing the volleyball net, but placed it higher than a tennis net.

What was the first change made to the volleyball scoring system?

In 1916, the scoring system was changed to resemble the current format, where the maximum points for a set were adjusted from 21 to 15, and sets were introduced. Matches were determined by the best of three sets.

When did volleyball become an official Olympic sport?

Volleyball became an official Olympic sport in 1964 during the Tokyo Olympics.

What is the role of the libero in volleyball?

The libero is a defensive specialist who focuses on passing and defense. They wear a different-colored jersey and are not allowed to attack the ball above the net or attempt to block.

What is the current size of a volleyball court?

A volleyball court is 18 meters (59 feet) long and 9 meters (29.5 feet) wide.

How many players are on a volleyball team, and how many are on the court at a time?

A complete volleyball team consists of 12 players, but only six players are on the court at a time.

What is the maximum number of hits allowed for a team to return the ball?

A team is allowed to hit the ball a maximum of three times before sending it back to the opponent.

How does the rotation system work in volleyball?

When a team that is receiving serve wins the rally, the players rotate one position clockwise. The player in position 2 moves to position 1 and is responsible for serving.

What are the main volleyball positions, and what are their roles?

The main volleyball positions are the setter, middle blocker, outside hitter, opposite hitter, and libero. The setter sets up attacks, the middle blocker focuses on blocking and quick attacks, the outside hitter is a versatile attacker, the opposite hitter is specialized in attacking from the right side, and the libero focuses on defense and passing.