Volleyball

HISTORY

originated in the United

States in 1895

In 1896, the first official game of Volleyball was

played.William G.

Morgan created the game of

volleyball

As a blend of basketball,

baseball, tennis, and handball.

GAMEPLAYone team serves the ball over the net to the other team with the intention of placing the

ball into the opponent’s court.

CHARACTERISTICS

Is played by two teams, six on each team.

A match is won by the first team to win 3 out of 5 games.

A point is scored every time the ball

lands in the opponents court.

RULES

The ballthe ball must be spherical, made of

leather or synthetic leather

ScoringWhen the ball contacts the floor, the team that did not make the error is

awarded a point.GAME FIELD

18 m long and 9 m wide

FAMOUS PLAYERS

Karch Kiraly Logan Tom Misty May Treanor

Ron Von Hagen