Volleyball Study Guide
History
- 1895, William Morgan created the game Mintonette, which was later called Volleyball.
- 1964, the Volleyball started being played in the Olympic Games.
Rules/Violations:
- Six players will play in an official game of volleyball . 3 play across the front and 3 across the back. We modify the game to 4 players to allow more player contact with the ball.
- Three hits are allowed on a side before the ball must cross over the net.
- A player can not contact the ball two time in a row.
- Rally Scoring is when a team makes a mistake the other team scores a point.
- A player is not allowed to touch the net at any time during game play.
- If the ball touches one of the sidelines or end-lines, the ball is considered in play and legal.
- Fouls occur when the ball is not played properly or rules are not followed (for example: hitting the ball using a
forearm pass with hands separated, catching and throwing the ball, or the same person hitting the ball twice in a row). Fouls result in a point.
- When a point is scored the same server keeps servings until their team loses a point.
- Rotation occurs when you team wins the serve back.
- The game is played to 25 points. Winners must win by 2 points.
Volleyball Skills:
- Forearm Pass
- Set
- Serve
Skill Execution:
Cues for the Forearm Pass
1. Ready Position
2. Move to the ball - Call the ball.
3. Create a flat platform (table top) with arms extended, thumbs downward.
4. Power - Use you legs for power, very little arm movement.
5. Direction - feet, hips, shoulders square to target.
6. Ball Height - Spring upward extending the legs, keep arms parallel to the floor.
Cues for the Set Pass
1. Ready Position.
2. Move to the ball - Call for the ball.
3. Create the Window - Use your finger tips. Look through the window
4. Power - squat to use the power in the legs - hit from directly above the head.
5. Direction - feet, hips, shoulders square to target.
6. Ball Height - spring upward extending the legs, arms bent and then push to the ceiling.
Setting up an Attack = Bump (also known as the Forearm Pass), Set, Spike.
Types of shots include: drop, dink, tip, open space, spike.
Defending space terminology:
FREE - means the other team is not in an attacking position.
COVER - means the other team is about to attack, get in a low/ready position.
Fitness-Related Skills:
- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Power - New players should not jump to hit the ball because they use up their power.
- Speed
- Reaction Time- Helps a player anticipate where to move to hit their next shot.
Strategies:
- Hit the ball to open space
- Vary shot location
- Vary shot type
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