6° año 2026

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VOLLEYBALL SPORT:

1- HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL

1. Basic History

• Invention: Invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, a Physical Education teacher in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

• Purpose: To create a physical activity for young people and adults where men and women could play together without the physical contact or aggression found in other sports.

• Evolution: Originally called "Mintonette," it was renamed "Volleyball" by Dr. Halstead to reflect the nature of the game (ball-volley).

• International Growth: It spread to Canada in 1900, the Philippines in 1910, and arrived in Europe in 1917 via American soldiers during World War I.

• Recognition: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) was founded in 1947. It became an Olympic sport at the Tokyo 1964 Games. Beach Volleyball was introduced at the Atlanta 1996 Games.

• Federation: The Spanish Volleyball Federation was officially created in 1959.

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2- PHILOSOPHIES AND DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS

Practicing Philosophies:

1. Recreational: As originally intended by Morgan for leisure.

2. School-based: Recommended by UNESCO for harmonic physical development and socialization.

3. Competitive: Practiced under official rules with structured training.

4. Beach Volleyball: Including official 2x2 and 4x4 modalities.

5. Mini-Volleyball: Adapted for children aged 8-10.

Key Characteristics:

• No physical contact (separated by the net).

• The ball cannot be held; it must be hit.

• Maximum of three contacts per team; a single player cannot hit the ball twice in a row.

• Players rotate positions upon regaining the serve, preventing over-specialization.

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3- RULES OF THE GAME

1. The Court

• Dimensions: 18m long by 9m wide.

• Lines: Divided by a center line. Attack lines are 3m from the center line. All lines are 5cm wide.

• Ceiling Height: Minimum 7m for standard play and 12.5m for major international competitions.

2. The Net and Posts

• Height: 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women.

• Dimensions: 9.5m long and 1m wide.

• Antennae: Two 1.80m rods placed above the sidelines to delimit the crossing space.

3. The Ball

• Weight: 260 – 280 grams.

• Circumference: 65 – 67 cm.

4. The Team and Scoring

• Composition: Maximum 15 members (up to 12 players), with a minimum of 6 players on the court.

• Scoring (Sets): A set is won by the first team to reach 15 points (with a 2-point lead). In the first four sets, a team must win the serve to score. 

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4- TECHNICAL SKILLS (GESTURES)

The Serve (Saque):

• Defined as an offensive element to score directly or disrupt the opponent's play.

• Types: Underhand (safety), Tennis (power or floating), and Jump serves.

• Rules: The server must stand in the back-right zone (ZD) and has 5 seconds to serve after the whistle.

The Pass (Toque de dedos / Pases):

• The "Finger Touch" involves contacting the ball with the pads of the fingers (10 phalanges) in a "cup" shape above the face.

• Variations: Forward, backward, and lateral passes.

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1) ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. What is the maximum number of players allowed on the court for each team?

2. How many hits is a team allowed before sending the ball over the net?

3. Can the same player hit the ball twice in a row?

4. What happens if the ball touches the line? Is it in or out?

5. What is a “serve” in volleyball?

6. Where must the server stand when serving the ball?

7. What happens if the ball hits the net during a serve?

8. Can a player touch the net during the game? What happens if they do?

9. What is a “rotation” in volleyball?

10. When do players rotate on the court?

11. What is the minimum number of points needed to win a set?

12. How many sets are usually played in a volleyball match?

13. What is a “fault” in volleyball? Can you give an example?

14. Can the ball be played with any part of the body?

15. What happens if the ball goes outside the court lines?

2) Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

1. How many players are on the court for each team?

a) 5

b) 6

c) 7

2. How many times can a team hit the ball?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

3. What happens if the ball touches the line?

a) It is out

b) It is in

c) Replay the point

4. Where does the server stand?

a) In the middle

b) Near the net

c) Behind the end line

5. Can players touch the net?

a) Yes

b) No

c) Only sometimes

3. True or False

Write True or False.

1. ______ A player can hit the ball twice in a row.

2. ^_______ A match is usually played in five sets.

3. _________ Players rotate after every point.

4. __________ The ball can touch any part of the body.

5. __________ The serve starts the game.

4.  Short Answers

Answer in complete sentences.

1. What is a serve?

2. When do players rotate?

3. What is a fault? Give one example.

4. How many points are needed to win a set?

5. What happens if the ball goes out?