4. OVERVIEW
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six (6) players
are separated by a net.
In which the players use their hands to bat a ball back and
forth over a high net.
Objective: “To make the ball touch the court within the
opponents’ playing area before it can be returned.”
A team is allowed only three touches of the ball before it must
be returned over the net.
5. OVERVIEW
Volleyball matches are made-up of sets, typically three (3) or
five (5) sets.
Three-set matches are two sets of 25points and a third set to
15points only. The first set team to win two (2) sets is the
winner of the match.
Five-set matches are four sets of 25points and a fifth set to
15points only. The first team to win three (3) sets is the
winner.
Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)
- develop Volleyball as a major world media and entertainment sport through world-class
planning and organization of competitions, marketing and development activities.
6. HISTORY
William G. Morgan
• Invented volleyball in 1895.
• Director of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)
in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
• Designed as an indoor sport for businessmen who found
the new game of basketball ‘too vigorous’.
• He called the sport “Mintonette”, until a professor in
Springfield College noted the volleying nature of play and
proposed the name “Volleyball”
1896 - First volleyball match played at Springfield College.
Played during World War I by the American troops.
7. TERMINOLOGIES
ACE- A serve that results directly in a point, usually when the
ball hits the floor untouched.
DIG - This the skill of passing a hard hit ball.
BLOCK - A defensive action at the net of a player near the
net, reaching higher than the top of the net with the
intention to deflect the ball.
8. TERMINOLOGIES
RALLY - A ball is serviced by a player and players of both
teams hit it till a foul is committed or ball falls on the
ground.
ATTACK HIT - The hit that sends the ball to the opponent
side.
HELD BALL - A ball resting in a player's arms or hands
resulting in a foul.
9. TERMINOLOGIES
ROTATION - The clockwise movement of players around the
court after a side out.
SET - Strategic passes among players intent to direct the ball
to a spike.
SPIKE - A strike with intent to kill the ball on the opponent’s
side.
12. FACILITIES &
EQUIPMENT
Ball - shall be spherical, made out of
leather or synthetic leather case with a
bladder inside.
Net and Net posts - are positioned
36 feet apart and 3 feet further from the
sidelines.
Height of the net
Men- 2.43m Women- 2.24m
13. RULES OF THE
GAME
SCORING PROCEDURE
❖ A rally-point system is used, meaning a point
is scored on every serve, regardless of which
team served.
❖ Points are scored when a team successfully
lands the ball in the opponent's court or if the
opposing team commits a fault. Offense will
score on a defensive miss or out of bounds
hit.
❖ Defense will score on an offensive miss, out of
bounds hit, or a serve into the net.
15. RULES OF THE
GAME
VIOLATIONS
Hitting the ball illegally (carrying,
palming, throwing, etc).
Touches of the net with any part of
the body while the ball is in play.
16. VOLLEYBALL
POSITIONS
SETTER
A setter’s main job is to take pass from
another player and set it to the attacking
player.
The setter is the main contributor to the
offense of the volleyball team. One of the
requirements of the setter is having a
delicate touch to set the ball perfectly
for one of the attacking players. Without
the setter, there wouldn’t be hard spikes
or technical ball movement.
17. VOLLEYBALL
POSITIONS
OPPOSITE HITTER
Also known as the right-side hitter,
these players need to be a perfect
balance of both offense and defense.
The main difference that sets the
opposite hitter apart is their defensive
responsibility. Being able to receive the
serve from the opposing team is just one
of the many requirements of this
specialized position.
18. VOLLEYBALL
POSITIONS
MIDDLE BLOCKER
The middle blocker, sometimes known as
the middle hitter, is the tallest player on
the volleyball team. Their main role for the
team is being the first line of defense
against the opposing team’s hits. The
middle blocker needs to read the other
team’s attackers to quickly raise his or her
arms above the net in a blocking attempt.
The middle blocker will have chances for
quick points throughout the set.
19. VOLLEYBALL
POSITIONS
OUTSIDE HITTER
The outside hitter is also known as the
left-side hitter and is the lead attacker
in the offensive strategy. To be a
successful outsider hitter, you must be
able to jump high, be quick on your feet,
and be ready to adapt to different
situations. The volleyball won’t always be
placed where the outsider hitter would
like, so they need to be prepared for hits
from a variety of places.
20. VOLLEYBALL
POSITIONS
LIBERO
The libero can become confusing for
non-volleyball players. They can only play on
the back row of the court, and are the ideal
person to receive a hit from the opposite
team.
There are set rules the libero needs to
follow, such as not attacking the ball at the
net, playing a set for an attacker from the
front, and more. You can always tell a libero
apart from the rest of the team because
they wear a different colored jersey.
22. SAFETY
PRINCIPLES
PROPER WARM-UP & COOL DOWN
Players should engage in a thorough warm-up before starting a volleyball game or
practice to increase blood flow to muscles and improve flexibility.
Cooling down after the game or practice helps prevent injuries and promotes
muscle recovery.
APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT
Players should wear proper volleyball shoes to provide support and traction on the
court.
Knee pads can help protect against injuries during dives and falls.
Clothing should be comfortable and appropriate for the sport.
COURT CONDITION
Before playing, inspect the volleyball court for any hazards, such as
slippery surfaces, debris, or uneven areas.
23. SAFETY
PRINCIPLES
PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
Players should maintain good physical conditioning to improve strength,
flexibility, and endurance, reducing the likelihood of injuries.
PROPER COMMUNICATION
Effective communication among players is essential to avoid collisions and
injuries. Players should use clear and concise verbal cues to signal their
intentions.
HYDRATION
Players should stay adequately hydrated before, during, and after matches
to prevent dehydration, which can affect performance and increase the risk
of injuries.
