VOLLEYBALL

Types:• Indoor

• Beach

• Volleyball was created on the 9th of February 1895, in Holyoke (Massachusetts).

• William G. Morgan created a new game called "Mintonette"

Rules:

NOW THENNet (m) 2.24

(women), 2.43 (men

1.98

Contacts 3 UnlimitedCourt (m) 18x9 15.2x7.6Players Unlimited 6

TOKYO (1964),

• Volleyball became an Olympic Sport for the first time.

THE COURT

Indoor Volleyball (team sport)

• Players: only 6 players at the start of the set (3 in front and 3 at the back).

• Service: the team that gets a point is allowed to serve.

• The team must win 3 sets, (1 set= 25 points with two points of difference).

ACTIONS THAT YOU ARE ALLOWED TO

DO• The ball can touch any part of your body.

• 3 shots per team.

• To play until the ball touches the ground.

• Serves can touch the net.

ACTIONS THAT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED

TO DO• 2 consecutive shots (except after the

block).

• To take or hold the ball (hands).

• The body can't touch the net.

• To invade the opposite ground.

TECNIQUE

• Basic position

• Set

• Forearm pass

• Attack

• Serve

• Block

• Falls (caigudes)

PLAYERS SPECIALITZATION

• Setter

• Liberos

• Hitters (rematadors)

BEACH VOLLEYBALLThe main

differences:• Playing surface is sand.

• Team size (only two players).

• Scoring system: (two sets to 20 points- with two points of advantage).

• Blocks count as a touch.

• Coaching is not allowed (not in the court).