PATHFIT 4 Midterm Reviewer

Lesson 2 : Basic Skills

Lesson 1 : Volleyball
 The sport originated in the United States Volleyball - It is a ball game that consists of 2
and is now just achieving the type of teams in which a ball is hit over a net, the aim is
popularity in the U.S. that it has received to score points by making the ball reach the point
on a global basis, where it ranks behind opponents court.
only soccer among participation sports. Six Basic skills in Volleyball
1. Serve
 In 1895, William G. Morgan, an instructor
 It is the attempt to drive the ball into the
at the Young Men’s Christian Association
opponents court.
(YMCA) in Holyoke, Massachusetts,  Three Basic serve
decided to blend elements of basketball, o Underhand Serve
baseball, tennis, and handball to create a  First the player need to hold the ball
game for his classes of businessmen with their non-dominant hand, drop the
which would demand less physical contact ball slightly and finally hit the ball with
than basketball. He created the game of the dominant hand.
Volleyball (at that time called, Mintonette). o Overhand Serve
Morgan borrowed the net from tennis,  First hold the ball with the non-
and raised it 6 feet 6 inches above the dominant hand then toss the ball 2-3
floor, just above the average man’s head. feet in front of the body and then hit it
Some important date : with the strong and hard surface of the
dominant hand
 1900: First point system was adapted.
o Side arm Serve
 1910: Elwood Brwon introduced
 Hold the ball low, with your opposite
Volleyball in the Philippines.
hand down near your waist. You should
 1912: Rotation system was adapted. have the same foot forward as
 1916: In the Philippines, an offensive the side of the hand holding the ball.
style of passing the ball in a high 2. Dig
trajectory to be struck by another player  The attempt by a team to properly handle the
(the set and spike) were introduced. opponent’s serve or any form of attack.
 1917: The game was changed from 21 to 3. Pass
15 points.  The ability to prevent the ball from
 1920: 3-hit per side was adapted. touching one’s court by bumping or
 1921: Center Line was imposed. passing the ball.
4. Set
 1922: The first YMCA national
 A tactical skill in which a ball is directed
championships were held in Brooklyn, NY.
to a point where a player can spike it in
27 teams from 11 states were the opponent’s court.
represented. 5. Spike
 1930s: The first two-man beach  An act of scoring the ball over the net
volleyball game is played in Santa Monica, into the opposing court effectively and
California. aggressively.
 1934: The approval and recognition of 6. Block
national volleyball referees.  An action taken by players by standing or
 1964: Volleyball was introduced to the jumping at the front of the net to stop or
alter an opponent’s attack.
Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Lesson 3 : Facilities and Equipments
6. The Yellow Card
1. The Court  Under FIVB rules a yellow card is
 must be rectangular, with dimensions the second stage of a formal warning
of 18 meters (or 59 feet) long by 9 for a player(s)/coach for minor
meters (or 29.5 feet) wide. misconduct, the first being a verbal
Length: 59’ | 18 m one given through the team captain.
Width: 29.5” | 9 m
Attack Line: 9’10” (10’) | 3 m from net
Playing Area: 1,743 ft2 | 161 m2
Free Zone | Clearance (Back): 9’10”-
21’4” | 3-6.5 m
Free Zone | Clearance (Side): 9’10”-
16’5” | 3-5 m
Area with Clearances
(Minimum): 3,875 ft2 | 360 m2
Area with Clearances (Large): 6,340
ft2 | 589 m2
Material (Indoor): Wood, synthetic
urethane, rubber, vinyl
2. The Net
 The net that separates the two teams
and over which the volleyball must
pass
Height (Men’s): 7’ feet 11.69” | 2.43 m
Height (Women’s): 7’ 4.35” | 2.24 m
Height (16-up): F – 2.24 m M – 2.43 m
Height (14-15): F – 2.12 m M – 2.12 m
Height (12-13): F – 2.00 m M – 2.00 m
Width (Vertical): 39” | 1 m
Length (Between Poles): 36’ | 10.97 m
Pole Offset: 3’ | .91 m from court
Antenna: 32” | 80 cm
Above Floor: 4’1”-4’8” | 1.25-1.42 m
Net Mesh: 3.9” | 10 cm
Material: Polypropylene, nylon
3. The Ball
 The ball shall be spherical. Made of
flexible leather case with a bladder
inside made of rubber and weigh of
260-280g.
4. The Post or Pole
 Two poles probably adjustable, round
and smooth, with the height of 2.55
meter.
5. The Red Card
 can be issued by the referee for the
first instance of Rude Conduct. It is
recorded on the scoresheet and
results in loss of service (if applicable)
and a penalty point to the opposition.