Volleyball pt 1 Flashcards
Why does volleyball provide a strenuous aerobic workout ?
It is fast paced, with constant jumping and running.
When was volleyball officially recognized as part of the Olympic games?
In 1964.
What does volleyball require?
Mental alertness and quick, precise physical reactions.
During a game what do players need to be?
Fast and explosive.
When and where was volleyball originated?
Massachusetts in 1895.
Who invented volleyball?
William G. Morgan
How was volleyball created?
By using the bladder of a basketball for a ball and a tennis net as the first volleyball net.
What year was volleyball first introduced in the Olympics?
1964
What year did the US win their first gold medal?
1984
What year did beach volleyball become an Olympic sport?
1996
What is the object of Volleyball?
To hit the ball over the net in such a way that the opposing team cannot return it.
How big is the court volleyball is played on?
30 feet wide by 60 feet long.
How high is the net?
3 feet high and spans the width of the playing area.
How high is the top of the net positioned?
8 feet (in men’s volleyball) from the floor or playing surface
What is the size of a volleyball?
The modern volleyball is about the size of a soccer ball and weighs between 9 and 10 ounces.
