Q2W1 ● Foul/Error – violation of the rules

Team Sport ● Set Point – last point of the set

- is an activity in which a group of individuals, ● Game Point/ Match Point – last point in a
on the same team, work together to game
accomplish an ultimate goal, which is ● Out of Bounds – when a ball lands
usually to win. completely outside of the boundary lines
- The objective generally involves teammates ● Rotation – clockwise movement of players
facilitating the movement of a ball or similar prior to the new serving term of a team
item in accordance with a set of rules, in ● Serve – skill used by a player in the
order to score points. This usually involves back-right position to put the ball into play
careful strategic planning, good preparation, ● Side out – when the serving team fails to
and a mental and physical toughness of win the point or makes an illegal play
each individual that is part of the team.
- Team sports rely on all of the players Rules of the Game
working together equally in order to succeed ● Volleyball is played by two teams of six
at the task at hand players on a court divided by a net.
● The object of the game is to send the ball
History of Volleyball over the net so that the opposing team
- The sport originated in the United States. cannot return the ball or prevent it from
- In 1895, William Morgan, an instructor at hitting the ground in their court.
the Young Men's Christian Association ● Each team has three hits to attempt to return
(YMCA) in Holyoke, Massachusetts, decided the ball.
to blend elements of basketball, baseball, ● The ball is put in play with a serve that is hit
tennis, and handball to create a game for his over the net to the opponents (may touch
classes of businessmen which would the net)
demand less physical contact than ● The volley continues until the ball hits the
basketball. playing court, goes out of bounds, or when
- He created the game of Volleyball (at that a team fails to return it properly.
time called mintonette). ● When the receiving team wins a volley, it
- Morgan borrowed the net from tennis, and gains a point and the right to serve. The
raised it 6 feet 6 inches above the floor, just players rotate one position clockwise.
above the average man's head.’ ● When the serving team wins a volley, it wins
- During a demonstration game, someone a point and the right to continue serving.
remarked to Morgan that the players ● Each team consists of no more than six
seemed to be volleying the ball back and persons, with each side having an equal
forth over the net, and perhaps “volleyball” number.
would be a more descriptive name for the ● Each player must be in his or her own
sport. position before the ball is served.
- On July 7, 1896, at Springfield College, the ● After the server strikes the ball, each player
first game of “volleyball” was played. may cover any section of the court.
- In 1900, a special ball was designed for the ● Each player serves in turn and continues to
sport. serve until the volley is lost (side out).
- In 1900, the YMCA spread volleyball to ● After a team has lost its serve, the team
Canada, the Orient, and the Southern receiving the ball for the first serve must
Hemisphere. rotate one position clockwise before serving.
● During this volley, a player may not hit the
Volleyball Terms ball twice in succession. One or both hands
● Ace – serve, which results directly in a point may be used.
● Block – defensive play by one or more ● A blocking player is entitled to a second play
players used to intercept a spiked ball in an at the ball. This second hit counts as the
attempt to rebound it back into the team’s first touch.
opponent’s court
● Bump – forearm pass You are ALLOWED to:
● Dig – passing spiked or powerfully hit ball ● Serve from anywhere behind the end line
 ● Play the ball after it hits the net, even off of a - A regulation volleyball should be 65–67
serve centimeters in circumference and should
● Spike or volley the ball off of a serve weigh 260–280 grams (9-10 oz).
● Hit the ball with any part of the body - The ball’s inside pressure should be
● Double-contact, the first ball that comes 0.30-0.325 kg/cm2. 260–280 grams
over the net Net
● Reach over the net to block, as long as it is Men: 7 feet, 11 ⅝ inches or 2.43 meters
the 3rd hit for the other team Women: 7 feet, 4 ⅛ inches or 2.24 meters

You are NOT ALLOWED to: Basic Positions

● Block the serve ● Power – blocks and attacks on the outside,
● Touch the net meaning player 4 and 2 can both attack and
● Cross the center line and interfere with play provide defense (block) in the sidelines of
● Scoop or “carry” the ball. the court. They are also called outside
● Double-contact the ball hitters.
● Play the ball when it is on the opponent’s ● Middle – blocks and attacks in the middle.
side of the net Player 3 is responsible for quick net attacks.
● Block if you are a back row player This player should be establishing a solid
defense above the net.
Side out ● Setter – this player is the one who
● A player holds or throws the ball. distributed the ball to his/her attackers to
● The ball touches any part of the body, other make a successful point.
than the hands or forearms. ● Libero – a back-row-only player that is a
● A player touches the net with any part of the defensive specialist. This is the seventh of a
body or hands, or reaches over the net. team.
● A player does not clearly hit the ball or ● “W” Service Formation – Receiving
allows the ball to come to rest on any part of ● Front row: the middle player (player 3)
the body. moves up to the net, the other two players
● A player hits the ball out of the boundaries (player 4 and 2) receive short serves.
of the court. ● Back row: the middle player (player 6)
● A player allows the ball to hit the floor, or moves up to receive short serves; the other
any object outside or over the court (except two players (player 5 and 1) receive all the
net), before being legally returned to the deep serves. Libero can replace middle
opponent’s court. back row players for better defense.
● A player touches the ball twice in
succession. BASIC SKILLS
1. Serving – The importance of serving is often
Scoring undervalued. Many coaches do not teach
● The game is played by the rally-point system players to serve aggressively and use this
and a point is awarded on opportunity to give the team an advantage
● every serve. for scoring points
● When the serving team fails to score, it 2. Passing – It is often thought of as the most
means side out and the receiving important skill in volleyball. If you cannot
● team becomes the serving team. pass the serve, then you will not ever put
● The game is played to 25 points, “win by 2” your team in a position to score a point.
with a cap of 30. 3. Setting – The setter position is considered
● A match consists of normally either 2 out of to be the most important position in
3 sets or 3 out of 5 sets. In the event that volleyball. The setter basically runs the team
the sets are tied with only one set remaining, offense.
the last one is played to 15 points. 4. Spiking – Hitting the ball at a strong
downward angle into the opponent’s court is
Basic Equipment called a spike.
Volleyball Ball 5. Blocking – It is perhaps the least taught skill
in volleyball. Players can get away with poor
 blocking skills because not blocking is not F. DIGGING
going to hurt the team as much as being - A dig is a pass of a hard-driven ball from the
poor at executing other skills in volleyball other team. Like a pass, your arm position
6. Digging – It is another skill that is not and platform remain the same. The
focused on quite as much as most skills in difference is that the ball is coming from a
volleyball. high point above the net and hit in a
downward trajectory.
Q2W2
A. SERVING Hand Official Signs
- serve is used to put the ball into play to start
the volley. Authorization to Serve
- The serve is the only skill controlled solely
by one player. Team to Serve
- Extend the arm to the side
Types of Serves of team that will serve.
1. Underhand Serve
2. Overhead Serve Change of Courts
3. Jump Serve - Raise the forearms front
4. Floater and back and twist them
5. Topspin around the body.

B. RECEIVING Substitution
- This is a technique to play the ball with one - Make a circular motion of
or two hands. The goal of receiving is to the forearms around each
pass the ball to a place or a team of friends other.
to be played back later.
Ball Not Tossed or Released at the
Types of Receives Service Hit
1. Overhead Receive - Lift the extended arm, the
2. Bump Receive palm of the hand facing
upwards.
C. SETTING
- A set is an overhand contact of the ball, Positional or Rotational Fault
usually the second contact in a rally, made - Make a circular motion with
after a pass in serve, receive or after a dig in the forefinger.
defense to redirect the ball to a hitter in the
front row or back row by a setter to run the Ball “In”
team's offense. - Point the arm and fingers
toward the floor.
D. SPIKING
- Smash or spike in volleyball is the action of Ball “Out”
hitting the ball to the opposite field, with - Raise the forearms
hard-by-the-dip direction so that the ball vertically, hands open,
moves past the top of the net and renders palms towards the body.
the opponent difficult to reverse. Spike is a
major blow in the attack to the opponent to Double Contact
get the points or broke of the opponents. - Raise two fingers, spread
open.
E. BLOCKING
- This is a technique in defense of the Ball touched
opponent's attack when doing smash or - Brush with the palm of one
spike. The goal of blocking is to deflect the hand, the fingers of the
strong attack of the opponent other, held vertically.
Safety Tips in Volleyball improving your respiratory and
Gearing Up: cardiovascular systems, you will
a. Knee Pads receive the added benefit of toning
b. Padded Shorts your muscles.
c. Other pads and Braces 3. Improved Mental Health
d. Shoes - When you play in a volleyball
Before you start: tournament and work together with
1. Warm up and stretch before you start your team to achieve a common
practicing or playing. goal, you will strengthen
friendships and feel a sense of
2. Dynamic stretching uses many muscle group cohesion.
groups in a sport-specific way, so ask your 4. Builds Coordination, Balance and Speed
coach about stretches to add to your - New volleyball players quickly
warm-up. It is a good idea to stretch after a improve their coordination, balance
game or practice, too. and speed. The sport involves all of
these important abilities, since the
While You Play game play consists of serving,
During play at the net, try not to step across the passing, setting, blocking and
center line into your opponent’s side of the court. much more.
Many ankle sprains happen during play at the net, 5. Increases Aerobic Activity
and a lot of them involve someone landing on an - By playing more intense game of
opponent’s foot and twisting an ankle. volleyball, you use the same
amount of energy in just 12 minutes
Here are the things to do if ever you sprained your as someone jogging a mile. Longer
ankle: and more competitive games have
even more tremendous health
A. Rest. Keep weight off your ankle as much benefits. In addition to enhancing
as possible. Take a break from your normal your energy level, your increased
activities. aerobic activity will improve your
B. Ice. Place an ice pack or bag of frozen peas performance in a variety of other
on your ankle for 15 to 20 minutes three sports
times a day.
C. Compression. Use a compression bandage
to reduce swelling.
D. Elevation.

Top 5 Health Benefits

1. Burns Fat and Calories

- One of the best benefits of playing
volleyball is that it helps to burn off
calories. As a result, your body can
effectively maintain a positive ratio
between muscle and fat. Volleyball
is a great way to maintain a healthy
weight, which reduces the risks of
heart disease, diabetes, and
hypertension.
2. Builds and Tones Muscles
- Since playing volleyball requires
constant use of the arms and legs,
you are effectively gaining the
benefits of a full body workout. In
addition to building strength and