History of Volleyball
Who invented volleyball?
William G. Morgan
Does volleyball have a time limit?
No
What year was volleyball demo?
1924
Demonstrated as an Olympic sport in the year 1924 during the Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
It was only a demonstration sport, not an official medal event at that time.
Which volleyball player wears a different colored jersey and specializes in defense, but is not allowed to attack or serve?
LIBERO
to put the ball in play toward the opponent's courtside
Serve
What kind of teacher was the person who invented volleyball?
Physical Education Teacher ( PE Teacher )
How many point/s do you need to win if your team has 25 points and the other team has 24 points?
1 point
what city and country was volleyball demo?
City - Paris
Country - France
Which player must make quick decisions under pressure to choose the best hitter and control the team's offensive rhythm during a fast-paced rally?
Setter
To prevent the ball from touching the court's ground.
Dig or digging
What state was volleyball invented?
Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
In order to win a set, how many points do you need to win?
25 points - (except for set 5)
What year was volleyball entered into the olympics?
1964
Primary attacker, often receives the most sets.
Outside Hitter (Left wing spiker)
To strike the ball overhead just above the net so that it lands on the opponent's court.
Attack or Spike
What year was volleyball invented ?
1895
(February 9, 1895)
In Set 5 of a volleyball match, How many point should a team get first in order to win the set and the game?
15 points and (be ahead by at least 2 points to win the set and the game.) - deuce
What city and country was volleyball entered into the Olympics?
City - Tokyo
Country - Japan
Attacks from the right side; blocks the opponent’s outside hitter.
Opposite hitter (right wing spiker)
to put the ball in the air where the attacker can strike it hard toward the opponent's court.
What was the french name that was given to volleyball?
Mintonette
Out of the sets in volleyball how many do you need to win ?
3 matches
The sport’s global governing body of volleyball
FIVB
Front-row defender against spikes and quick attacks.
Middle blockers
Which volleyball skill is used to receive a serve or an opponent’s attack?
Passing or reception