Voleibol: História e principais regras

Summary

This video explores the history and rules of volleyball, highlighting its creation in 1895 by William G. Morgan as a less intense alternative to basketball. The sport quickly spread globally, with its introduction to Brazil around 1915, followed by a slow rise in popularity. Volleyball gained major traction in Brazil in the 1980s, especially after significant victories such as the men’s Olympic gold in 1992 and the women’s in 2008. The video also covers key gameplay rules, such as the 25-point set and the three-touch rule, offering a comprehensive introduction to both volleyball’s legacy and its fundamental rules.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video introduces the history of volleyball, a team sport that promotes social interaction, quality of life, and self-esteem.
• 😀 Volleyball was created in 1895 and was originally called 'mintonette'. It was designed as a less physically demanding sport for older members of the YMCA.
• 😀 The sport was initially played with a net similar to tennis, and the first volleyball was made using a basketball's air chamber.
• 😀 The name of the sport was changed from 'mintonette' to 'volleyball' after its flight characteristics were observed.
• 😀 The first demonstration of volleyball took place in 1895 in Springfield, Massachusetts, before spreading to other U.S. cities and internationally.
• 😀 Volleyball spread worldwide, reaching countries like Canada, China, Japan, and Mexico by the early 1900s.
• 😀 In South America, Peru was the first country to introduce volleyball in 1910, and it reached Brazil by 1915, although its popularity grew slowly.
• 😀 The sport gained traction in Brazil in the 1970s, and in the 1980s, especially after the Brazilian men's team won against the Soviet Union in 1982.
• 😀 The 1980s marked a golden era for volleyball in Brazil, with increased media attention and a rise in the sport’s popularity.
• 😀 Volleyball made its Olympic debut in 1964 in Tokyo, and Brazil's volleyball teams have since achieved remarkable success, including Olympic gold medals in 1992 (men's) and 2008 (women's).

Q & A

Who is credited with creating volleyball, and when was it created?

Volleyball was created by William G. Morgan in 1895.

What was the original name of volleyball, and why was it changed?

Volleyball was initially called 'Mintonette.' The name was changed to 'volleyball' after observing the way the ball flew through the air.

Why was volleyball created?

Volleyball was created to provide a less physically demanding sport than basketball, particularly for older members of the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

What role did the YMCA play in the early development of volleyball?

The YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts, was the place where volleyball was first played, and the sport was introduced to its members to offer a less intense alternative to other sports.

What is the significance of the net in volleyball’s design?

The net was introduced by William G. Morgan and was set at a height of 1.98 meters. It created a division between the two teams, similar to tennis, and formed the core of the game's design.

When did volleyball become an Olympic sport?

Volleyball debuted as an Olympic sport in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

What key event helped volleyball grow in popularity during the 20th century?

During the World Wars, particularly World War II, American soldiers spread the sport across Europe and other parts of the world, greatly contributing to volleyball's global popularity.

How did volleyball arrive in Brazil, and when did it start gaining popularity?

Volleyball arrived in Brazil around 1915 but gained widespread popularity in the 1970s, especially after the Brazilian men's team's victory over the Soviet Union in 1982.

What is the 'Silver Generation' in Brazilian volleyball?

The 'Silver Generation' refers to a group of talented Brazilian volleyball players who gained media attention in the 1980s, helping to elevate the sport's popularity in Brazil.

What are the basic rules of scoring in volleyball?

A volleyball match is played in sets, with the first team to reach 25 points and lead by at least 2 points winning the set. If the score reaches 24-24, play continues until a 2-point lead is achieved.