HISTORY TERMINOLOGIES

In 1895, William G. Morgan, Physical Edication Director of YMCA ( Young Mens Christian
Association ) invented volleyball in Holyoke Massachussettes, USA. Commonly used terms in Volleyball

Volleyball was first called “mintonette” until Alfred Halsted, a Professor from Springfield BALL IN – the ball touches the floor of the playing court including the boundary lines.
College changed the name of mintonette to volleyball in 1896. The first rules were written by Morgan
and printed 1897. BLOCK – an act of stopping or intercepting the ball above the net to prevent it from entering owns
court.
In 1900, the Physical Directors Society of the YMCA’s of North America adopted a set of
volleyball rules. International volleyball competitions were also initiated with the first Far East Games BUMP – means passing the ball using a forearm pass.
being conducted in Manila in 1913.
CHECKED BALL – ball touched from the blocker’s hand usually a last touched
Different organizations were formed when volleyball was introduced by the U.S troops in
World War I in Europe. DEAD BALL- a ball that is not in play

In 1928, the United Volleyball Association was established to govern the sport and publish its DEFFENSIVE PLAYER- a player on the team not in possession of the ball
regulations. As a result of the sport’s popularity in many countries, the Federation International de
Volleyball (FIVB: International Volleyball Federation) was organized in Paris in 1947. DOUBLE CONTACT – a player hits the ball twice in succession or the ball contacts various parts of
his/her body in succession.
Volleyball game became an Olympic sport in 1964 during the Tokyo Olympic Games.
FAULT – refers to any error or foul committed by any player.
Volleyball was introduced in the Philippines by the YMCA in 1910. This sport was adopted by
the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation for men as an official event in the National Championships FOUR HITS – a team hits the ball four times before returning it.
in 1912.
GOOD BALL – a ball landing within the boundaries of the court.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
HELD BALL – a ball that rest momentarily in the hands or any part of the body.
The Playing Area
Volleyball is played on a smooth surfaced court 9 meters wide and 18 meters long, divided by a OFFENSIVE PLAYER – a player or the team in possession of the ball.
center line into two equal areas. A line 3 meters parallel from the center line is called attack line.
POINT – a unit of scoring
The Net
The net is placed across the court above the middle of the center line with a dimension of 1 ROTATION – refers to the clockwise shifting of players before the serve
meter wide and 9.5 meters long. The official height of the net for men is 2.43m while for women is
2.24m. A vertical side marker is attached to the net directly above each side of the boundary line of the SERVE – the act of putting the ball in play
court to determine if the served or volleyed ball is in or out of bounds. This flexible marker is called
“antennae”. It measures 1 meter above the net. SET – an act of delivering the ball above and near the in preparation for a spike.

SPIKE – the act of delivering the ball into the opponent’s court over the net with a tremendous force or
smash.
The ball
The ball used in this game is 25-27 inches in circumference and weighs 260-280 grams. It must VOLLEY – to return or get the ball before it hits the ground.
be made of leather case or rubber or similar materials without laces.
  If an accident occurs while the ball is in play, the game must be stopped immediately
RULES AND REGULATIONS by the referee and the rally should be replayed
 If there are any external interference during the game, the play should be stopped and
1. A team shall be composed of 12 players with six actual players in the court and six substitutes the rally is replayed/
and one coach. Players should be in prescribed uniforms and numbers.
2. Six players shall be in their respective places on the court that must conform to the rotational
order. LOCATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFCIATING OFFICIALS
3. Start the game with a toss of coin by an official. The winner of the toss selects either serve first
or select the court. REFEREE – (or first referee) stands on the referee’s stand located at one end of the net opposite side
4. The right back player starts the game by serving the ball anywhere behind the end line of the facing the scorers table.
court. After the ball is served, players can cover any section of the court.
5. The receiving team must return the ball across the net with only three or fewer contacts. Duties and responsibilities:
6. Only six substitutions are allowed in a set, except the LIBERO  Directs the match from beginning to end
7. Before, only a serving team can score a point if the opponent commits an error but at present,  Has authority over all officials
any team can score a point if the opposing team commits an error.  Empowered to signal and penalize all the game and conduct faults.
8. The following acts are considered errors and will make the opponent earn a point:  Has the power to decide any matter involving the game, including any matter provided
 touching the net for in the rules
 hitting the ball twice in succession  Checks facilities and equipment if they are playable conditions.
 more than three touches of a team  Powerful official of the game.
 ball lands outside boundary lines UMPIRE – (or second referee) stands in front of the scorers table facing the first referee.
 player crosses the center line into opponents court
 pushing, holding or lifting the ball Duties and responsibilities
 ball crosses outside the vertical marker of the net  Assistant of the first referee
9. A ball can be struck or hit by any part of the body.  Checks the player’s positions before and during the match.
10. Teams change court after every set, when the score reaches25 points. When the score of both  Has control of the number of time-outs and substitutions used by each team
teams reach at 24-24, continuous playing until two points lead is achieved. (26-24 or 27-25)  Can make a signal of other faults but may insist to the first referee.
(before) 15 points - side out system SCORER – seated at the scorer’s table at the opposite side, facing the first referee.
(present)25 points - rally points
Duties and responsibilities
The first team to score 25 points wins a game. A team must win 2 or 3 sets to win a match.  Keeps the score sheet and makes all necessary recordings to control the game.
 Records the time-outs and substitutions granted to each team by the referee.
11. Referees decisions are final. If decisions concerning interpretation of the rules are not clear, the  Cooperates with the second referee
captain of the contesting team may ask the referees explanation, and if not satisfied, the captain  Responsible to record all the data for the match and secures the signature of captains
can make a protest in writing and should submit the same to higher authorities. and coaches.
 Records the points scored by team and ensures the right score on the score board.
GAME INTERRUPTIONS LINE JUDGES – stand on the free zone of each corner of the court.
 “Time-outs” and “Player Substitution” are known as regular game interruptions in
volleyball. Duties and responsibilities
 Requests for interruptions may be done by the coach or team captain by showing the  Signals whether the ball: BALL IN” “BALL OUT” or “BALL TOUCH”.
corresponding hand signal. It is done when the ball is out of play and before the
referee blows the whistle for serve.