Volleyball Invention
In what year was volleyball invented?
1895
Football is to field, as Volleyball is to?
Court!
What is the official color of the ball in volleyball?
White
Which one of these is the volleyball court?
CORRECT!
Who invented Volleyball?
William G. Morgan
How many players are on each volleyball team?
There are 6 players on each team.
What is the weight of the volleyball ball?
They weigh 9.2 to 9.9-ounces or 260 to 280-grams.
Highlight the sidelines and state the measurement.
18 metres(60 feet)
Where was Volleyball invented?
Holyoke, Massachusetts.
How is the game volleyball played?
The game is played in which the players use their hands to bat a ball back and forth over a high net.
What is the circumference of the volleyball ball?
The volleyball ball is 65 to 67-centimeters or 25.5 to 26.5-inches in circumference.
Highlight the baselines and state the measurement.
9 metres(30 feet)
What was the name of the association that the inventor of Volleyball was the physical director of?
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
How do you score a goal in a volleyball game?
The ball has to touch the court within the opponents playing area.
Why do they use the colors blue and yellow for the ball in an Olympic game?
Because it's easier for your eyes to track it.
How far apart are the attack lines and centerline from each other?
3 metres/9 feet 10 inches
How did the idea of volleyball come about?
The inventor of volleyball decided to blend elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball to create a game for his classes of businessmen who found the new game of basketball too vigorous.
Now let's put everything together! In your own words what is volleyball?
GOOD ANSWER!!!
Name all the colors a volleyball ball might be.
green-red-white, blue-yellow-white and red-blue-white.
What are three places volleyball can be played other than on the court?
Indoor, on the beach, grass, in the snow