Introduction to

Volleyball
Prepared by: Ms. Cassy Samera
 Volleyball as Team Sport

Direct quote from the Rizal Technological University:

           “Volleyball is a team sport which is played in a court with a high net by two (2)
teams with six (6) Persons on each team court. It may be played by all male, all female,
or mixed teams with net height Adjustments for boys, girls or age-group differences;
and using a variety of playing surfaces; wood, rubberized materials, and or grass.

           The basic objective of the game is to keep the ball which is served over the net,
from contacting the Floor on your side and to return it so that it contacts the floor on
the opponents’ side before they can return it.

           The team that fails to return the ball within the specific limits loses the chance to
serve and gives a point to the team’s opponent. In the game volleyball, the cooperation
of the members of the team is important.” (Rizal Technological University, n.d.)

Direct quote from the Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines:

           “In the game volleyball, the cooperation of the members of the team is
important.” (Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines, n.d.)
 The History Volleyball
Direct quote from the Rizal Technological University:
          “Volleyball was first developed by William G. Morgan. After graduation from Springfield
College in Massachusetts in 1895, William G. Morgan took a position as physical director of
the Holyoke Young Men’s Christian Association. The main activity was basketball, a relatively
strenuous sport for the businessmen who used the facilities of the gymnasium.” (Rizal
Technological University, n.d.)

Direct quote from the Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines:

          “Some older men did not like it because of the roughness of the game. In 1896 at a
YMCA Conference at Springfield College, Mr. Morgan publicized a new game. A net 6 feet 6
inches was stretched across the gymnasium. The main object of this new game was to hit
the ball back and forth over the net with the hands. The game was started with a serve. 

          The server was allowed three ‘outs’ after which the opposite team was permitted to
serve. To constitute an out, the ball had to land out-of-bounds or hit the floor on a second
bounce. The game was introduced as “Mintonette” but after watching the game, a faculty
member of Springfield College, Dr. Alfred T. Halstead, recommended that the name be
changed to volleyball. Shortly after the game’s invention, Mr. Morgan drew up specifications
for a special ball. By 1912, several rule changes had been made. Volleyball became very
popular with schools, colleges, playgrounds and the armed forces. In 1929, the United
States Volleyball Association was formed. The game volleyball was introduced in the
Philippines by the YMCA in 1910. This sport became an Olympic sport in1964 during the
Tokyo Olympic Games.”
 Historical Facts About Volleyball

A.  “Volleyball was developed in 1895 by William G. Morgan at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in
Holyoke, Massachusetts.
B.  It was created for businessmen who required a game that involved less physical contact than basketball.
C.  Volleyball blended elements of baseball, basketball, handball, and tennis.
D.  Volleyball was originally played using tennis net hung 6 feet 6 inches above the floor.
E.  The first game of volleyball was played on July 7, 1896 at Springfield College. - Official volleyball was designed in
1900.
F.  The set and spike were introduced in the Philippines in 1916.
G.  the United States Volleyball Association (USVBA, now called USA Volleyball) was formed in 1928.
H.  Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964.
I.  the (Association of Volleyball Professionals AVP) was formed in 1983.
J.  U.S. men's team won the Gold medal, and the U.S. women's team won the Silver medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los
Angeles.
K.  U.S. men's team won the Gold medal at the 1988 Olympics in Korea.
L.  Volleyball celebrated 100 years of existence in 1995.
M.  Two-person beach volleyball was added to the Olympics in 1996.”
(Red Bank Regional High School District, n.d.)
 Volleyball Equipment
“The Net
The net is placed vertically over
the center line.
• The top of the net is set at the
height of 2.43 meters
• (7 feet 115/8 inches). For men
and 2.24 meters (7 feet 41/4
inches) for women.
• Its height is measured from the
center of the playing court.
• The net is 1 meter wide and 9.50
meters long and is made of
square black mesh.
 The Ball
• The ball is spherical and is
made of flexible leather or
synthetic leather with a
• Bladder inside made of
rubber or a similar material.
• It may be a uniform light
color or a combination of
colors.
• The volleyball measures 65 to
67 centimeters (25 to 27
inches) in circumference and
weighs 260 to 280 grams.
 Playing Area
The size of the volleyball court will
depend on the playing ability
level and the equipment used.
Dimensions will range from
approximately 20 feet wide by
40 feet long for Lawn or
backyard volleyball to 19 feet
6 inches wide by 59 feet long
for tournament play. The
width of the court is
determined by the size of the
net used. The service areas
should be a minimum of 6 feet
in depth back of the end line.”
 WEEK 2: Basic Rules in
Volleyball
• Volleyball is played by two teams of six players on a court divided by a net.
The object of the game is to send the ball over the net so that the opposing team
cannot return the
• Ball or prevent it from hitting the ground in their court.
• Each team has three hits to attempt to return the ball.
• The ball is put in play with a serve that is hit over the net to the opponents (May the
touch net)
• The volley continues until the ball hits the playing court, goes out of bounds, or a
team fails to return it properly.
• When the receiving team wins a volley, it gains a point and the right to serve. The
players rotate One position clockwise.
• When the serving team wins a volley, it wins a point and the right to continue
serving.
• Each team consists of no more than six persons, with each side having an equal
number.
• Each player must be in his or her own position before the ball is served.
• After the server strikes the ball, each player may cover any section of the court.
• Each player serves in turn and continues to serve until the volley is lost (side out).
• After a team has lost its serve, the team receiving the ball for the first serve must
rotate one position clockwise before serving.
• The ball may be volleyed only three times from one team member to another before
returning it over the net.
• During this volley, a player may not hit the ball twice in succession. One or both
hands may be Used.
• A blocking player is entitled to a second play at the ball. This 2nd hit counts as the
team's 1st touch.
YOU ARE ALLOWED TO:

• Serve from anywhere behind the end line.

• Play the ball after it hits the net, even off of a serve.
• Spike, or Volley the ball off of a serve.
• Hit the ball with any part of the body.
• Double contact the first ball that comes over the net.
• Reach over the net to block, as long as it is the 3rd hit for the other team.

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO:

• Block the serve.
• Touch the net.
• Cross the center line and interfere with play.
• Scoop or “carry” the ball.
• Double contact the ball
• Play the ball when it’s on the opponent’s side of the net (see blocking exception above)
• Block, if you are a back row player.
SIDEOUT- when the team who served the ball does not win the rally, therefore not winning a point,
and the opposing team is now allowed to serve.

• A player holds or throws the ball.

• The ball touches any part of the body, other than the hands or forearms.
• A player touches the net with any part of the body or hands or reaches over the net.
• A player does not clearly hit the ball or allows the ball to come to rest on any part or parts of the
• Body.
• A player hits the ball out of the boundaries of the court.
• A player allows the ball to hit the floor, or any object outside or over the court (except net),
• Before being legally returned to the opponent’s court.
• A player touches the ball twice in succession.

SCORING
• The game is played by the Rally point system, and a point is awarded on every serve.
• When the serving team fails to score, it is side out, and the receiving team becomes the serving
team.
• The game is played to 25 points, “win by 2.” With a cap of 30.
• A match consists of normally either 2 out of 3 sets or 3 out of 5 sets. In the event that the sets are
• Tied with only one set remaining, the last one is played to 15 points.
BASIC POSITIONS
• Power – blocks, and attacks on the outside
• Middle – blocks, and attacks in the middle
• Setter – sets the ball
• Libero – a back-row-only player that is a defensive specialist

SERVING
• “W” Service Formation - Receiving
• Front row: the middle player moves up to the net, the other
two players receive short serves
• Back row: the middle player moves up to receive short
serves, the other two players receive all the
• Deep serve”