VOLLEYBALL LESSON
Volleyball Vocabulary Terms
Ace: when a ball is served to the other team and it hits the floor before anyone touches it.
Athletic stance: feet shoulder width apart with knees slightly bent, also slightly bent at waist, arms relaxed and to the side.
Baseline: the shorter line at the end of the volleyball court. The serve takes place from behind this line.
Block: a defensive play to block or interfere with the flight of the ball being returned over the net by opponents.
Bump: also called the “forearm pass”. One contacts the ball below the waist with the hands clasped together and with the forearms side by side.
Dig: when a player passes a hard-driven spike.
Foot fault: when the person serving the ball steps on the baseline as they serve.
Holding or carrying: allowing the ball to come to a rest visibly in the hands or on the forearms.
Kill: when a team spikes the ball and it either ends in a point or side-out.
Out-of-bounds: any surface or object outside the court, except the player in the act of playing the ball. Line balls are good.
Platform: the area where the ball contacts the arm during a forearm pass, bump or dig.
Ready position: establishing an athletic stance with one foot slightly forward, weight evenly distributed on feet, knees should be slightly bent and positioned over
the front of the feet.
Rotation: the act of shifting positions in a clockwise direction when the team is awarded the serve on a side-out.
Set it Up: the sequence and execution of a pass (bump or dig), set, spike.
Set: a ball which is taken from the forehead area and released from the hands, higher and closer to the net than a pass. It is used to “set-up” the spiker, or hitter.
Sidelines: the longer lines on the sides of the volleyball court extending its
length. Side-out: when the team that served the ball makes a mistake, causing the ball to go to the other team to serve.
Spike: to hit a ball over the net in a downward, aggressive manner.
Stuff: when a player jumps about the height of the net, blocks the ball, and the ball goes back at the person who attacked (spiked) the ball.
10ft/3m Line: a person in the front row begins their approach to spike from this
line. A person in the back row
must spike behind this line.
Volleyball: Forearm Pass AKA: “the bump"
Use of forearm pass: to volley a ball that has dropped below waist level.
Ready Position: athletic stance, left or right foot slightly in front of the other, weight evenly distributed on feet, back straight, arms at an angle and extended away from body, hands together in preferred hand position (one fist or hand inside the other, or palms together).
Helpful Hints for fine-tuning your forearm pass:
1.) “Rule of thumb”- here’s an easy way to make sure your hands are alignedcorrectly. Make sure your thumbs are lined up and pressed together from base to tip.
The thumb trick helps your passing area, or your platform, remain level. The platform is the area between your wrists and your elbows. If one thumb is higher than the other, or wraps over the other, you’ll create an uneven platform.
2.) Use your thumb as a pointer: When you receive the ball the tips of your thumbs should be aimed as far toward the floor as possible. This makes your
wrists angle downward and creates that flat passing area (your platform) for the ball. As you follow through on the pass, make sure your thumb tips end up pointing toward your target.
3.) Lock your elbows: When the ball doesn’t come right to you don’t pull your arms back or bend your elbows,instead back away from the ball with your feet so you can pass with both arms fully extended. Full extension is important for accuracy.
4.) Shrug your shoulders as you go through the motion, keeping them by your ears as you pass the ball.
Drills to Practice: Soft arms:
- get in ready position
- partner throws ball against arms 15 times
- do not move arms or legs, let ball rebound off arms
- partners switch
Toss & Hit:
- get in ready position
- partner tosses lobbed ball below waist level pass ball back to partner
-10 times each
Partner Volley:
- pass ball back & forth with partner
- move farther apart as passing becomes easier
- count consecutive hits
Volleyball: Setting
Use of the set: after a ball has been passed, a set is used to set up the spiker/hitter.
Ready Position: athletic stance, feet are shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, face target, hands up by forehead/hairline, use“big hands” with fingers spread
(pointer fingers and thumbs almost form a triangle), elbows bent, push away from forehead extending elbows and knees at the same time.
Drills to Practice:
Toss & Catch:
- get in ready position, hands above forehea
- ball is tossed into partner’s hands
- partner catches ball and attempts to set it back partners switch
- 10 times each
Toss & Set:
get in ready position
- ball is tossed to partner in ready position
- partner attempts to set the ball partners switch
- 10 times each
Partner Setting:
- set ball back & forth with partner
- move farther apart as setting becomes easier
- count consecutive sets
Volleyball: Spike
Use of spike: to hit a ball over the net in a downward, aggressive manner.
Ready Position: athletic stance, begin at the 3m (10ft) line facing net, feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, leading with left foot if right-handed and right
foot if left-handed, arms relaxed at the sides.
To spike the volleyball
- step with left foot (if you are right handed),
- step with right foot (if you are left handed)
- hop to both feet and jump straight up
- arms start back and swing forward into a “bow and arrow” position
- non-hitting arm is elevated right next to the side of the head
- hitting arm is bent back so thumb touches the back of the neck
- fingers are apart
- hand is firm and hits ball in a downward motion
(fast arm swing) while snapping the wrist
- contact ball high and in front of you
Drills for Practice:
Technique drill:
- students practice spiking technique without ball
- start at 3m/10ft line
- practice approach to net with technique 10 times
Toss and hit:
- at the net teacher or student tosses ball simulating a hit
- students stand at 3m/10ft line, take approach and practice hitting
Volleyball: Blocking
Use of the block: to defend or interfere with the flight of a ball being returned over the net by your opponent.
Ready Position: athletic stance, knees slightly bent and ready to jump, keep hands at eye level, fingers are firm and spread (Mickey Mouse ears), watch the ball with just
your eyes, move sideways to the ball and jump straightening both elbows, angle hands over the net into opponent’s court, seal the net with your body (leave
little room between your body and the net).
Drills to Practice:
Group Blocking:
- all students stand at net and practice blocking as teacher instructs
Jump & Block:
- students block left front, shuffle to middle and block middle, shuffle to right front and block right
Partner Blocking:
- partners on each side of net
- ball is thrown across the top of the net while partner attempts to block
- 5-10 times each
HISTORY
Volleyball originated in the United States. In 1895, William G. Morgan, an instructor at the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts, decided to blend elements of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball to create a game that would demand less physical contact than basketball. He created the game of volleyball, which was originally called “Mintonette.” He raised the tennis net to 6 feet 6 inches above the floor, just above an average man’s head. During a demonstration game, someone remarked to Morgan that the players seemed to be volleying the ball back and forth over the net, and perhaps “volleyball” would be more appropriate name for the sport.
On July 7, 1895, at Springfield College, the first game of “volleyball” was played.
Volleyball Basic Rules
THE SERVE
( A ) Server must serve from behind the restraining line ( end line ) until after contact.
( B ) Ball may be served underhand or overhand.
( C ) Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve.
( D ) Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for point.
( E ) First game serve is determined by a volley, each subsequent game shall be served by the previous game loser.
SCORING
A. Rally scoring will be used.
B. There will be a point scored on every play.
C. Offense will score on a defensive miss or out-of-bounds.
D. Defensive will score on an offensive miss, out-of-bounds, or serve into the net.
E. Game will be played to 25 points.
F. Must win by 2 points.
ROTATION
( A ) Team will rotate each time they win the serve.
( B ) Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner.
( C ) There shall be 6 players on each side.
PLAYING THE GAME ( VOLLEY )
( A ) Maximum of three hits per side.
( B ) Player may not hit the ball twice in succession ( A block is not considered a hit ).
( C ) Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on serve.
( D ) A ball touching a boundary line is good.
( E ) A legal hit is contact with the ball by a player body above and including the waist which does not allow the ball to visibly come to a rest.
( F ) If two or more players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered one play and the players involved may not participate in the next play.
BASIC VIOLATIONS
( A ) Stepping on or over the line on a serve.
( B ) Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully.
( C ) Hitting the ball illegally ( Carrying, Palming, Throwing, etc.).
( D ) Touches of the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If the ball is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact an opposing player, no foul will be called, and the ball shall continue to be in play.
( E ) Reaching over the net, except under these conditions:
1 - When executing a follow-through.
2 - When blocking a ball which is in the opponents court but is being returned ( the blocker must not contact the ball until after the opponent who
is attempting to return the ball makes contact). Except to block the third play.
( F ) Reaches under the net ( if it interferes with the ball or opposing player ).
( G ) Failure to serve in the correct order.
THE COURT
PLAYING AREA
- Both indoor and outdoor courts are 18 m x 9mi (29'6" x 59').
- Indoor courts also include an attack area designated by a line 3 m (9'10") back from the center line.
- Lines on the court are 5cm (2" wide).
NET HEIGHT
- Net height for men, co-ed mixed 6, & outdoor is 2.43 meters or 7'11-5/8".
- Net height for women, 7'4-1/8".
- The height of the net shall be 8'.
BALL
The ball weighs between 9 and 10 ounces. Ball pressure is between 4.5 and 6.0
pounds
Volleyball Lingo Translation
"Ace" - When the ball is served to the other team, and no one touches it
"Sideout" - When the team that served the ball makes a mistake, causing the ball to go to the other team.
"Stuff" - When a player jumps about the height of the net, blocks the ball, and the ball goes back at the person who attacked(spiked) the ball.
"Dig" - When a player makes a save from a very difficult spike.
"Kill" - When a team spikes the ball and it either ends in a point or a sideout.
Name ____________________________
Date____________ Per. ____________
Volleyball Unit Test
The Following questions are worth 1 point.
Fill In
1. A team has up to ________ hits to hit the ball over the net.
2. The type of scoring used in volleyball is called _________________.
3. Games are played to _____ points.
4. Shifting positions clockwise is called ________________.
5. The server must stand behind the ____________ _______while serving.
True or False (Circle the correct answer)
6. T F If the ball hits the boundary line, it is out.
7. T F Each side of the court gets to hit the all four times.
8. T F A team must reach 16 points and win by two.
9. T F A serve which touches the net and goes over is legal.
10. T F Each score is worth 2 points in volleyball.
11. T F A person may hit the ball twice in a row, as long as they use the forearm pass.
12. T F The defensive team scores a point if the serve goes into the net.
Multiple Choice
13. When you are making a forearm pass, you don’t:
a. bend your knees
b. lock your elbows
c. keep your legs straight
d. put your thumbs together
14. The game of volleyball was originally called:
a. volleytennis
b. volleyminton
c. mintonette
d. over the net
15. The ideal sequence of hits in volleyball includes all but the following:
a. bump
b. set
c. block
d. spike
16. A perfect play is a ___________, ____________,___________.
17. Name 3 things you must do while performing the forearm pass:
1._________________
2._________________
3._________________
18, 19, & 20. Illustrate and label the appropriate items on the court
18. Put 6 people on the court in their correct positions (use an X for each person.)
19. Draw arrows to show which way the team should rotate.
20. Circle the person who should be serving.
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Volleyball Vocabulary Terms
Ace: when a ball is served to the other team and it hits the floor before anyone touches it.
Athletic stance: feet shoulder width apart with knees slightly bent, also slightly bent at waist, arms relaxed and to the side.
Baseline: the shorter line at the end of the volleyball court. The serve takes place from behind this line.
Block: a defensive play to block or interfere with the flight of the ball being returned over the net by opponents.
Bump: also called the “forearm pass”. One contacts the ball below the waist with the hands clasped together and with the forearms side by side.
Dig: when a player passes a hard-driven spike.
Foot fault: when the person serving the ball steps on the baseline as they serve.
Holding or carrying: allowing the ball to come to a rest visibly in the hands or on the forearms.
Kill: when a team spikes the ball and it either ends in a point or side-out.
Out-of-bounds: any surface or object outside the court, except the player in the act of playing the ball. Line balls are good.
Platform: the area where the ball contacts the arm during a forearm pass, bump or dig.
Ready position: establishing an athletic stance with one foot slightly forward, weight evenly distributed on feet, knees should be slightly bent and positioned over
the front of the feet.
Rotation: the act of shifting positions in a clockwise direction when the team is awarded the serve on a side-out.
Set it Up: the sequence and execution of a pass (bump or dig), set, spike.
Set: a ball which is taken from the forehead area and released from the hands, higher and closer to the net than a pass. It is used to “set-up” the spiker, or hitter.
Sidelines: the longer lines on the sides of the volleyball court extending its
length. Side-out: when the team that served the ball makes a mistake, causing the ball to go to the other team to serve.
Spike: to hit a ball over the net in a downward, aggressive manner.
Stuff: when a player jumps about the height of the net, blocks the ball, and the ball goes back at the person who attacked (spiked) the ball.
10ft/3m Line: a person in the front row begins their approach to spike from this
line. A person in the back row
must spike behind this line.
Volleyball: Forearm Pass AKA: “the bump"
Use of forearm pass: to volley a ball that has dropped below waist level.
Ready Position: athletic stance, left or right foot slightly in front of the other, weight evenly distributed on feet, back straight, arms at an angle and extended away from body, hands together in preferred hand position (one fist or hand inside the other, or palms together).
Helpful Hints for fine-tuning your forearm pass:
1.) “Rule of thumb”- here’s an easy way to make sure your hands are alignedcorrectly. Make sure your thumbs are lined up and pressed together from base to tip.
The thumb trick helps your passing area, or your platform, remain level. The platform is the area between your wrists and your elbows. If one thumb is higher than the other, or wraps over the other, you’ll create an uneven platform.
2.) Use your thumb as a pointer: When you receive the ball the tips of your thumbs should be aimed as far toward the floor as possible. This makes your
wrists angle downward and creates that flat passing area (your platform) for the ball. As you follow through on the pass, make sure your thumb tips end up pointing toward your target.
3.) Lock your elbows: When the ball doesn’t come right to you don’t pull your arms back or bend your elbows,instead back away from the ball with your feet so you can pass with both arms fully extended. Full extension is important for accuracy.
4.) Shrug your shoulders as you go through the motion, keeping them by your ears as you pass the ball.
Drills to Practice: Soft arms:
- get in ready position
- partner throws ball against arms 15 times
- do not move arms or legs, let ball rebound off arms
- partners switch
Toss & Hit:
- get in ready position
- partner tosses lobbed ball below waist level pass ball back to partner
-10 times each
Partner Volley:
- pass ball back & forth with partner
- move farther apart as passing becomes easier
- count consecutive hits
Volleyball: Setting
Use of the set: after a ball has been passed, a set is used to set up the spiker/hitter.
Ready Position: athletic stance, feet are shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, face target, hands up by forehead/hairline, use“big hands” with fingers spread
(pointer fingers and thumbs almost form a triangle), elbows bent, push away from forehead extending elbows and knees at the same time.
Drills to Practice:
Toss & Catch:
- get in ready position, hands above forehea
- ball is tossed into partner’s hands
- partner catches ball and attempts to set it back partners switch
- 10 times each
Toss & Set:
get in ready position
- ball is tossed to partner in ready position
- partner attempts to set the ball partners switch
- 10 times each
Partner Setting:
- set ball back & forth with partner
- move farther apart as setting becomes easier
- count consecutive sets
Volleyball: Spike
Use of spike: to hit a ball over the net in a downward, aggressive manner.
Ready Position: athletic stance, begin at the 3m (10ft) line facing net, feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, leading with left foot if right-handed and right
foot if left-handed, arms relaxed at the sides.
To spike the volleyball
- step with left foot (if you are right handed),
- step with right foot (if you are left handed)
- hop to both feet and jump straight up
- arms start back and swing forward into a “bow and arrow” position
- non-hitting arm is elevated right next to the side of the head
- hitting arm is bent back so thumb touches the back of the neck
- fingers are apart
- hand is firm and hits ball in a downward motion
(fast arm swing) while snapping the wrist
- contact ball high and in front of you
Drills for Practice:
Technique drill:
- students practice spiking technique without ball
- start at 3m/10ft line
- practice approach to net with technique 10 times
Toss and hit:
- at the net teacher or student tosses ball simulating a hit
- students stand at 3m/10ft line, take approach and practice hitting
Volleyball: Blocking
Use of the block: to defend or interfere with the flight of a ball being returned over the net by your opponent.
Ready Position: athletic stance, knees slightly bent and ready to jump, keep hands at eye level, fingers are firm and spread (Mickey Mouse ears), watch the ball with just
your eyes, move sideways to the ball and jump straightening both elbows, angle hands over the net into opponent’s court, seal the net with your body (leave
little room between your body and the net).
Drills to Practice:
Group Blocking:
- all students stand at net and practice blocking as teacher instructs
Jump & Block:
- students block left front, shuffle to middle and block middle, shuffle to right front and block right
Partner Blocking:
- partners on each side of net
- ball is thrown across the top of the net while partner attempts to block
- 5-10 times each
HISTORY
Volleyball originated in the United States. In 1895, William G. Morgan, an instructor at the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts, decided to blend elements of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball to create a game that would demand less physical contact than basketball. He created the game of volleyball, which was originally called “Mintonette.” He raised the tennis net to 6 feet 6 inches above the floor, just above an average man’s head. During a demonstration game, someone remarked to Morgan that the players seemed to be volleying the ball back and forth over the net, and perhaps “volleyball” would be more appropriate name for the sport.
On July 7, 1895, at Springfield College, the first game of “volleyball” was played.
Volleyball Basic Rules
THE SERVE
( A ) Server must serve from behind the restraining line ( end line ) until after contact.
( B ) Ball may be served underhand or overhand.
( C ) Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve.
( D ) Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for point.
( E ) First game serve is determined by a volley, each subsequent game shall be served by the previous game loser.
SCORING
A. Rally scoring will be used.
B. There will be a point scored on every play.
C. Offense will score on a defensive miss or out-of-bounds.
D. Defensive will score on an offensive miss, out-of-bounds, or serve into the net.
E. Game will be played to 25 points.
F. Must win by 2 points.
ROTATION
( A ) Team will rotate each time they win the serve.
( B ) Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner.
( C ) There shall be 6 players on each side.
PLAYING THE GAME ( VOLLEY )
( A ) Maximum of three hits per side.
( B ) Player may not hit the ball twice in succession ( A block is not considered a hit ).
( C ) Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on serve.
( D ) A ball touching a boundary line is good.
( E ) A legal hit is contact with the ball by a player body above and including the waist which does not allow the ball to visibly come to a rest.
( F ) If two or more players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered one play and the players involved may not participate in the next play.
BASIC VIOLATIONS
( A ) Stepping on or over the line on a serve.
( B ) Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully.
( C ) Hitting the ball illegally ( Carrying, Palming, Throwing, etc.).
( D ) Touches of the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If the ball is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact an opposing player, no foul will be called, and the ball shall continue to be in play.
( E ) Reaching over the net, except under these conditions:
1 - When executing a follow-through.
2 - When blocking a ball which is in the opponents court but is being returned ( the blocker must not contact the ball until after the opponent who
is attempting to return the ball makes contact). Except to block the third play.
( F ) Reaches under the net ( if it interferes with the ball or opposing player ).
( G ) Failure to serve in the correct order.
THE COURT
PLAYING AREA
- Both indoor and outdoor courts are 18 m x 9mi (29'6" x 59').
- Indoor courts also include an attack area designated by a line 3 m (9'10") back from the center line.
- Lines on the court are 5cm (2" wide).
NET HEIGHT
- Net height for men, co-ed mixed 6, & outdoor is 2.43 meters or 7'11-5/8".
- Net height for women, 7'4-1/8".
- The height of the net shall be 8'.
BALL
The ball weighs between 9 and 10 ounces. Ball pressure is between 4.5 and 6.0
pounds
Volleyball Lingo Translation
"Ace" - When the ball is served to the other team, and no one touches it
"Sideout" - When the team that served the ball makes a mistake, causing the ball to go to the other team.
"Stuff" - When a player jumps about the height of the net, blocks the ball, and the ball goes back at the person who attacked(spiked) the ball.
"Dig" - When a player makes a save from a very difficult spike.
"Kill" - When a team spikes the ball and it either ends in a point or a sideout.
Name ____________________________
Date____________ Per. ____________
Volleyball Unit Test
The Following questions are worth 1 point.
Fill In
1. A team has up to ________ hits to hit the ball over the net.
2. The type of scoring used in volleyball is called _________________.
3. Games are played to _____ points.
4. Shifting positions clockwise is called ________________.
5. The server must stand behind the ____________ _______while serving.
True or False (Circle the correct answer)
6. T F If the ball hits the boundary line, it is out.
7. T F Each side of the court gets to hit the all four times.
8. T F A team must reach 16 points and win by two.
9. T F A serve which touches the net and goes over is legal.
10. T F Each score is worth 2 points in volleyball.
11. T F A person may hit the ball twice in a row, as long as they use the forearm pass.
12. T F The defensive team scores a point if the serve goes into the net.
Multiple Choice
13. When you are making a forearm pass, you don’t:
a. bend your knees
b. lock your elbows
c. keep your legs straight
d. put your thumbs together
14. The game of volleyball was originally called:
a. volleytennis
b. volleyminton
c. mintonette
d. over the net
15. The ideal sequence of hits in volleyball includes all but the following:
a. bump
b. set
c. block
d. spike
16. A perfect play is a ___________, ____________,___________.
17. Name 3 things you must do while performing the forearm pass:
1._________________
2._________________
3._________________
18, 19, & 20. Illustrate and label the appropriate items on the court
18. Put 6 people on the court in their correct positions (use an X for each person.)
19. Draw arrows to show which way the team should rotate.
20. Circle the person who should be serving.
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