Volleyball

Volleyball, popular team sport played by hitting an inflated ball back and forth over a high net. In the indoor game, each team has six players. The game was invented in 1895 as a recreational pastime by American

William G. Morgan Points are scored by successfully landing the ball in the court of the opponents without it being returned successfully.

Dimensions of Court. 1. The volleyball court, 9 by 18 m (29.5 by 59 ft) in area is divided equally from both sides using net. 2. The net is 10 m (32.8 ft) long and 1 m (3.3 ft) wide. 3. The volleyball is 63.5 to 68.6 cm (25 to 27 in) in circumference and weighs 255 to 283 g (9 to 10 oz).

Rules to Follow: 1. The players on a six-person volleyball team include three front-row players, who stand near the net, and three back-row players. 2. Server serves from behind the end line in to the opponent‘s side by striking the ball with hands. Only one Chance is allowed. 3. With in 3 hits balls should be in the opponent’s side, otherwise its fault. 4. A point is secured against other team if any player is unable to

keep the ball in air. 5. Ball can be hit with head, hand, forearm or any other part of the body. 6. Fault occurs if any player touches, crosses the net or enters in to opponent’s area.

By: Ms. Manjit Kaur (Physical Education Teacher)

Govt. Girls Sen. Sec. School, Bhargo Camp, Jalandhar