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Who is credited with inventing volleyball?

William G. Morgan

In which year was volleyball first played as an official Olympic sport?

1964

What was the original name of volleyball?

Mintonette

How many hits does each team have to return the ball over the net?

3

Who won the first gold medal in women's volleyball at the Olympics?

Japan

What is the object of the game in volleyball?

To ground the ball on the opponent's court

What happens when the receiving team wins a rally?

They gain a point and the right to serve

How did players initially strike the ball in volleyball?

With their hands

Which country won the first gold medal in men's volleyball at the Olympics?

USSR

What is the scoring system used in volleyball?

Rally Point Scoring

What is the standard height of the volleyball net for men's international competition?

2.43 meters

What is the minimum height requirement for the space above the court in international competitions?

At least 7 meters

How long is the sideline of a volleyball court?

18 meters

What is the width of the boundary lines on a volleyball court?

5mm

What is the length of the volleyball net?

9.5 meters

What is the standard circumference range for a volleyball?

65-67 cm

How far from the sidelines is the free zone in intemational competitions?

5 meters

What is the width of the center line on a volleyball court?

5mm

What is the standard height of the volleyball net for girls aged 13-15

2.15 meters

What is the length of the volleyball net in meters?

9.5m x 1m

Which skill in volleyball begins each rally by sending the ball over the net?

Service

What is the primary role of the libero in volleyball?

Defense

Which skill in volleyball involves an overhead pass to set up the spiker?

Setting

What is the most powerful shot in volleyball used to win a rally?

Spiking

What is the primary purpose of blocking in volleyball?

To keep the opposing team from hitting into your court

Which benefit is associated with playing volleyball in terms of physical fitness?

Improves muscle strength and tone

How does playing volleyball contribute to Improving hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and balance?

By engaging in defense

What aspect of volleyball helps in rejuvenating vital organs in the body?

Playing as a libero

Which benefit of playing volleyball emphasizes its role in social interaction?

Teaches teamwork and communication

How does playing volleyball contribute to gaining a better outlook on life?

By reducing stress and anxiety levels

a team sport played between two teams, each comprising of five players. It is played on a rectangular court, usually indoors, and is one of the most popular sports worldwide.

Basketball

a Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician, invented basketball in response to a challenge from Luther Halsey Gulick.

December 1891


James Naismith

BASKETBALL PLAYER POSITIONS

1-Point guard


2-Shooting guard


3-Small forward


4-Power forward


5-Centre

BASIC SKILLS IN BASKETBALL

DRIBBLING


PASSING

essential to move with ease and make game-changing moves. It involves bouncing the ball with dexterity, utilizing both hand's ball- handling skills and finger control.

DRIBBLING

Tips on basic basketball dribbling:

A general procedure that all good basketball shooters more or less follow:

happens when one player throws the ball to another player to set up a play or take a shot.

PASSING

Points of emphasis in teaching passing

It is thrown by gripping the ball on the sides with the thumbs directly behind the ball.

Chest Pass

This pass is thrown at the floor and should bounce waist-high to the receiver. It has a similar motion to the chest pass.

Bounce Pass

commonly used as an outlet pass. To execute this move, hold the ball with both hands on the sides and lift it directly above your forehead. Make sure to follow through and avoid bringing the ball behind your head, as it can get stolen and it takes a split- second longer to throw the pass

Overhead Pass

to gain possession of the ball after a missed field goal or free throw, as it rebounds from the hoop or backboard. This plays a crucial role in the game, as most possessions end when a team misses a shot. The team that gains possession of the ball more often has a better chance of winning.

REBOUNDING

HOW TO REBOUND?

Health Benefits:

Health Benefits:

The name volleyball came about when a man named

Alfred Halstead

.