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Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan and became an Olympic sport in 1964 for men and 1968 for women. The sport features specific facilities, including a court, net, and officiating roles, and has both indoor and beach versions. Essential equipment includes different types of volleyballs, nets, and player attire, with safety gear also recommended.

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Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan and became an Olympic sport in 1964 for men and 1968 for women. The sport features specific facilities, including a court, net, and officiating roles, and has both indoor and beach versions. Essential equipment includes different types of volleyballs, nets, and player attire, with safety gear also recommended.

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Volleyball

HISTORY
Volleyball was invented in 1895 by
William G. Morgan at the YMCA in
Holyoke, Massachusetts. Initially
called "mintonette," it was later
renamed volleyball. The sport grew
quickly, and by 1916, the United States
Volleyball Association was formed to
standardize the rules.
In 1922 the International Volleyball
Federation (FIVB) was created,
leading to global expansion. Volleyball
became an Olympic sport in 1964 for
men and in 1968 for women.

In the 1990s, beach volleyball gained


popularity, and in 1996, it became an
official Olympic event. Today,
volleyball is a major global sport
with both indoor and beach versions
played worldwide.
Facilities and Officiating in Volleyball

Facilities of Volleyball:
Volleyball Court - The playing area, measuring
18 meters long and 9 meters wide.
Net and Posts - The net is set at 2.43 meters
high for men and 2.24 meters for women, with
sturdy posts to hold it in place.
Attack Line - A line 3 meters from the net on
each side, marking the front and back zones.
Service Area - The area behind the end line
where players serve the ball.
Free Zone - The space around the court (at
least 3 meters wide) where players can move to
play the ball.
Officiating: Volleyball games are
controlled by referees and officials,
including:
First Referee: Stands on a raised
platform and has the final say on all
decisions.
Second Referee: Assists the first
referee, watches for net violations, and
monitors player positions.
Scorer: Keeps track of the score and
player rotations.
Line Judges: Stand at the corners of the
court to signal if the ball is in or out.
In volleyball, essential equipment includes:

Ball: Indoor volleyballs are 65-67 cm in


circumference, weighing 260-280 grams,
while beach volleyballs are slightly larger,
with a soft, durable material.

Net: Indoor nets are 9 meters long and 2.43


meters high (men's), while beach volleyball
nets are 8 meters long with a lower height.

Court: Indoor courts are 18x9 meters,


marked with specific lines; beach volleyball
courts are 16x8 meters and marked in sand.
• Attire: Indoor players wear jerseys,
shorts, shoes, and knee pads, while
beach players wear light jerseys,
shorts or swimsuits, and play
barefoot.

• Protective Gear: Knee pads, ankle


supports, and sometimes headgear
are used for safety.

• Game Equipment: Scoreboards,


whistles, and timers track the match,
while players use warm-up balls and
hydration tools.
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