Volley ball was invented by William Morgan in America in the year 1895. The International Volleyball Association was formed in 1947. Volleyball became an Olympic game in 1964 and was first played at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation was formed in 1970 with Dr. J.C. Omoruwa as its first chairman. It is a game played between two teams of 6 players each. It can be played by both sexes.
Basic Skills and Techniques in Volleyball
The following are basic skills and techniques in volley ball:
Rules and Regulations of Volleyball
The rules and regulations of volley ball include the following:
Note: Any team can score a point whether the team is serving or receiving.
Officials of Volleyball and their Functions
The following are the officials of volley ball and their functions:
The Referee
The Umpire
The Scorer
The Linesmen
Note: In volley ball game, all line ball is good.
Facilities and Equipment Used in Volleyball
The Facilities: The court, the net support and the referee’s stand.
The Equipment: The ball, the net, whistle, score board, score sheets, and wear for players.
Court/Pitch Specification (Dimension)
Court – Rectangular in shape.
Dimension is 18m by 9m.
Height of the net (man) –2.43m. (woman) – 2.24m
Length of front court – 3m.
Length of back court – 6m.
Common Injuries in Volleyball
The following injuries are common in the game of volley ball:
Values of Volleyball
The values of volley ball include the following:
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