Volleyball History and Rules
Summary
TLDRThis video provides an engaging overview of the history, rules, and key aspects of volleyball. It covers the sport's origins in 1895, its evolution, and the significant changes in rules and equipment over the years. Key topics include the volleyball court size, net height, scoring system, player positions, rotation, and important gameplay rules. The video also discusses the impact of volleyball’s global spread, its inclusion in the 1964 Olympics, and the introduction of modern rules such as the libero position and rally-point system. A must-watch for volleyball enthusiasts and beginners alike!
Takeaways
- 😀 Volleyball originated in Massachusetts, USA, in 1895, invented by William G. Morgan, a professor of physical education.
- 😀 The original name of volleyball was 'mintanette,' which was later changed to volleyball.
- 😀 The concept of a net sport in volleyball was inspired by tennis, but with a higher net.
- 😀 The volleyball was designed to be bigger than a tennis ball but lighter than a basketball, made of light leather.
- 😀 In 1912, the standard volleyball team size of 6 players per team was established, along with the rotation system for servers.
- 😀 The volleyball scoring system was modified in 1916 to resemble the current format, with a maximum of 15 points and sets introduced.
- 😀 Volleyball reached Europe in 1915, brought by American soldiers, especially thriving in Eastern Europe due to colder climates.
- 😀 In 1920, a rule modification allowed each team to touch the ball a maximum of three times, and blocking was codified in 1948.
- 😀 Volleyball became an official Olympic sport in 1964 at the Tokyo Olympics, alongside standardized international rules.
- 😀 The introduction of the libero player, rally-point scoring system, and new rules (including the use of feet for ball contact) came in 1994-1998.
Q & A
Who invented volleyball and where did it originate?
-Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan, a professor of physical education, in Massachusetts, USA, in 1895.
What was the original name of volleyball, and why was it changed?
-The original name of volleyball was 'Mintonette.' It was later changed to 'volleyball' to better reflect the game's primary action of hitting a ball back and forth over a net.
What inspired the creation of volleyball's net system?
-William G. Morgan got the idea for volleyball's net system from tennis, using a higher net than that of tennis to create the structure for the game.
What were the characteristics of the first volleyball ball?
-The first volleyball was slightly bigger than a tennis ball but lighter than a basketball. It was made from light leather and designed to be easily thrown over the net.
How did the number of players in a volleyball team evolve?
-In 1912, the number of players in a volleyball team was fixed at 6, which remains the standard to this day.
When and how did the volleyball scoring system change?
-In 1916, the scoring system changed to resemble today's format, with a maximum of 15 points per set and the introduction of the 'best of three' sets format.
How did volleyball spread to Europe?
-Volleyball reached Europe in 1915 when American soldiers introduced the game to the French beaches during World War I. The game spread especially in Eastern Europe due to the cold climate, making indoor sports popular.
What significant changes to the rules of volleyball occurred in 1920?
-In 1920, it was established that each team could touch the ball a maximum of three times, and blocking, which had been attempted before, was officially codified into the rules in 1948.
When did volleyball become an Olympic sport, and how were its rules standardized?
-Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964 at the Tokyo Olympics. The same year, the rules for international volleyball were standardized.
What is the current size of a volleyball court and its net height?
-The volleyball court is 18 meters (59 feet) long and 9 meters (29.5 feet) wide, with a net height of 2.24 meters (7.35 feet) for women's volleyball and 2.43 meters (7.97 feet) for men's volleyball.
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