VOLLEYBALL
CONTENT
- Introduction to Volleyball
- History and Development of Volleyball
- Basic Skills and Techniques in Volleyball
- Rules and Regulations in Volleyball
- Officials of Volleyball and their Functions
- Facilities and Equipment (court and dimension) Used in Volleyball
- Common Injuries in Volleyball
- Values of Volleyball
Introduction to Volleyball
Volley ball was invented by William Morgan in America in the year 1895. The International Volleyball Association was formed in 1947. Volleyball became an Olympic game in 1964 and was first played at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation was formed in 1970 with Dr. J.C. Omoruwa as its first chairman. It is a game played between two teams of 6 players each. It can be played by both sexes.
Basic Skills and Techniques in Volleyball
The following are basic skills and techniques in volley ball:
- The service (under Arm, Tennis, overhead and windmill service).
- The volleying
- Digging
- Spiking
- Blocking
- Set-up
- Dink shot.
Rules and Regulations of Volleyball
The rules and regulations of volley ball include the following:
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