Volleyball

Volleyball

Description
Description

Volleyball is a team sport played by two teams of six players, separated by a net. The objective is to send the ball over the net to touch the ground on the opponent’s side or make them commit a fault. Each team can touch the ball up to three times before sending it over the net, usually with a sequence of bump (pass), set, and spike (attack). Points are scored when the ball lands on the opponent's court, or they fail to return it properly.

Key skills include serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and digging, requiring coordination, agility, and teamwork. Volleyball is popular worldwide, with major leagues and competitions in countries like Brazil, the United States, Italy, Russia, and Japan. The FIVB Volleyball World Championship and the Olympic Games are among the sport's most prestigious international events.

History
History

Volleyball began in 1895 in Massachusetts, created by William G. Morgan as a less strenuous alternative to basketball for older YMCA members. It initially combined elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball, and was first called "Mintonette". The game quickly evolved, with the introduction of a net and the concept of volleying the ball back and forth. By 1924, it was demonstrated at the Olympics, gaining international exposure.

Over the years, rules and playing styles developed, including the introduction of powerful spikes and intricate defensive techniques. Volleyball's growth led to professional leagues and significant global tournaments, solidifying its status as a popular team sport.

Future
Future

Volleyball is evolving with technological advancements and shifting global interests. Enhanced training methods using data analytics and virtual reality are expected to refine player skills and strategies. The popularity of beach volleyball is growing, offering a dynamic variant to traditional indoor volleyball. Integration of online streaming and social media platforms will increase accessibility and global fan engagement. Efforts towards inclusivity, like mixed-gender teams and more adaptive volleyball variants, are likely to gain momentum. These trends, alongside the sport's presence in major events like the Olympics, solidify volleyball's role as a diverse and exciting sport with a broad and engaged audience.

Common Questions
Common Questions
Who invented volleyball?

Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 as a game that conceptually combined various aspects of tennis, badminton, basketball, baseball, and handball. The original name for volleyball was ‘mintonette’ which was a spin-off of the name badminton.

How many players are on a volleyball team?


Volleyball teams consist of six players on the court at any one time with a maximum of twelve total players listed on the roster. Beach volleyball is played with teams of two.

How long is a volleyball game?

The average volleyball game lasts between 60-90 minutes with each individual game lasting roughly 20-25 minutes. Volleyball is not timed and a game is only completed when a team has won three games out of five possible games.

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6’4” | 1.93 m
February 12, 1991
Earvin N’Gapeth
193.000
1991.00
11000
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Earvin N’Gapeth
6’6” | 1.98 m
August 25, 1989
Facundo Conte
198.000
1989.00
4100
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Facundo Conte
6’.5” | 1.84 m
January 10, 1979
Francesca Piccinini
184.000
1979.00
22000
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Francesca Piccinini
6’3” | 1.91 m
January 6, 1970
Gabrielle Reece
191.000
1970.00
96000
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Gabrielle Reece
6’8” | 2.03 m
October 2, 1988
Ivan Zaytsev
203.000
1988.00
27000
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Ivan Zaytsev
6’1” | 1.85 m
December 31, 1983
Jaqueline Carvalho
185.000
1983.00
13000
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Jaqueline Carvalho
8.15”-8.39” | 20.7-21.3 cm (Diameter)
9-10 oz | 260-280 g
Volleyball
21.300
0.280
5800
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VolleyballPerspective view of a 3D model of a VolleyballPerspective view of a 3D model of a Volleyball
Volleyball Attack
5250
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Volleyball Attack
Volleyball Block
1500
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Volleyball Block
29.5' | 9 m
59’ | 18 m
1,743 ft2 | 161 m2
Volleyball Court
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Volleyball CourtView of a Volleyball Court in 3D available for downloadView of a Volleyball Court in 3D available for download
Volleyball Dig
1600
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Volleyball Dig
Volleyball Jump Serve
350
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Volleyball Jump Serve
7’4.35"-7’ 11.7” | 2.24-2.43 m
36’ | 10.97 m (Total)
.16" | 4 mm
Volleyball Net
243.000
1097.000
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20000
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Volleyball Net3D model of a Volleyball Net viewed in perspective3D model of a Volleyball Net viewed in perspective
Volleyball Set
3400
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Volleyball Set
Volleyball Underhand Serve
300
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Volleyball Underhand Serve
Volleyball Underhand Serve

The main objective of a serve is to make the ball land inside the opponent’s court. In a Volleyball Underhand Serve the player strikes the ball below the waist. The ideal point of contact is slightly below the center of the ball, as the ball needs to have an upward trajectory to make it over the net. The server should aim to hit the ball on the bottom half of the ball-slightly below the center. As Underhand Serves are considered to be very easy to receive, they are rarely used in high-level competitions.

Collection of drawings of men and women performing the Volleyball Underhand Serve
The main objective of a serve is to make the ball land in the opponent’s court. In a Volleyball Underhand Serve the player strikes the ball below the waist. The ideal point of contact is slightly below the center of the ball, as the ball needs to have an upward trajectory to make it over the net.

Collection of drawings of men and women performing the Volleyball Underhand Serve
Volleyball Underhand Serve
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Skill Type: Service

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Volleyball Underhand Serve assorted (men, women)

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Earvin N’Gapeth
Set of scaled height illustrations of various volleyball players compared to Earvin N’Gapeth

Earvin N’Gapeth, born April 12, 1991, is a French volleyball player. He is a member of the France National Volleyball Team and the Russian club Zenit Kazan. N’Gapeth was the gold medalist of the World League (2015, 2017), 2015 European Champion, 2010 French Champion, and 2016 Italian Champion. In 2017, for the second year in a row, N’Gapeth was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the FIVB World League. He plays as an outside hitter, and outside of volleyball N’Gapeth is a model and brand ambassador for Adidas.

Earvin N’Gapeth has a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Collection of drawings of Earvin N’Gapeth measured with overall height
Earvin N’Gapeth, born April 12, 1991, is a French volleyball player. He is a member of the France National Volleyball Team and the Russian club Zenit Kazan. N’Gapeth was the gold medalist of the World League (2015, 2017), 2015 European Champion, 2010 French Champion, and 2016 Italian Champion.

Earvin N’Gapeth has a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Collection of drawings of Earvin N’Gapeth measured with overall height
Earvin N’Gapeth
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6’4” | 1.93 m
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Nationality: France

Years Active: 2008—

Birthday
February 12, 1991

Drawings include:
Earvin N’Gapeth standing, jumping, passing

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Facundo Conte
Scaled height comparison drawings of Facundo Conte compared to other volleyball players

Facundo Conte, born August 25, 1989, is an Argentine volleyball player. He is a member of the Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team and Brazilian club Sada Cruzeiro. He participated in the London Olympic Games in 2012, was the gold medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games, and was the silver medalist at the 2011 South American Championship. Conte was a part of the Skra Belchatow team that won the Polish Championship in 2014 and the Shanghai Golden Age team that won the Chinese Championship in 2017 and 2018. Conte plays as an outside hitter.

Facundo Conte has a height of 6’6” (1.98 m).

Set of illustrations of Facundo Conte in various volleyball poses measured with overall height
Facundo Conte, born August 25, 1989, is an Argentine volleyball player. He is a member of the Argentina Men’s National Volleyball Team and Brazilian club Sada Cruzeiro. He participated in the London Olympic Games in 2012, and was the gold medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games.

Facundo Conte has a height of 6’6” (1.98 m).

Set of illustrations of Facundo Conte in various volleyball poses measured with overall height
Facundo Conte
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6’6” | 1.98 m
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Nationality: Argentina

Years Active: 2005—

Birthday
August 25, 1989

Drawings include:
Facundo Conte standing, jumping, passing

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Volleyball
Group of scaled illustrations of various sporting balls compared to the Volleyball

A Volleyball is the official ball used to play indoor Volleyball, beach Volleyball, and other variations of the Volleyball sport. A Volleyball has a sphere form and has 18 rectangular panels that are made of synthetic or genuine leather. The panels are arranged in 6 identical sections of 3 panels each. The Volleyball has a valve that allows its internal air pressure to be adjusted is available in a Youth or Adult version size. An indoor Volleyball is a solid white or a bright yellow color. A beach Volleyball is slightly larger than a standard indoor Volleyball, had a rougher exterior surface and a lower internal pressure. 

Volleyballs have a diameter of 8.15”-8.39” (20.7-21.3 cm) and circumference of 22.59”-26.34” (65-67 cm). The mass of a Volleyball is between 9-10 oz (260-280 g) with a pressure between 4.26-4.61 psi (29.4-31.8 kPa).

Measured illustration of a Volleyball dimensioned with overall diameter and circumference
A Volleyball is the official ball used to play indoor Volleyball, beach Volleyball, and other variations of the Volleyball sport. A Volleyball has a sphere form and has 18 rectangular panels that are made of synthetic or genuine leather. The panels are arranged in 6 identical sections of 3 panels.

Volleyballs have a diameter of 8.15”-8.39” (20.7-21.3 cm) and circumference of 22.59”-26.34” (65-67 cm). The mass of a Volleyball is between 9-10 oz (260-280 g) with a pressure between 4.26-4.61 psi (29.4-31.8 kPa).

Measured illustration of a Volleyball dimensioned with overall diameter and circumference
Volleyball
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9-10 oz | 260-280 g
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Circumference: 22.59”-26.34” | 65-67 cm
Pressure: 4.26-4.61 psi | 29.4-31.8 kPa

Material: Leather, synthetic leather

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Volleyball elevations (various)

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Volleyball Net

Volleyball nets are the primary obstacle and separating element between the two teams in a game of volleyball. Splitting the court down the middle, the height of the net dictates how teams will strategize their ball placement and setup offensive and defense formations to successfully send the ball across the divider. Volleyball nets are typically made with black nylon netting with white headbands.

Volleyball nets span the entire width of the court (29’6” | 9 m) and are held rigid by outer poles typically set 3’ (.91 m) from the court. The center height of a volleyball net differs for men’s and women’s play with men’s nets regulated at a height of 7’ 11.69” (2.43 m) and women’s at 7’ 4.35” (2.24 m). The dimensions of the playing court are often identified on the net surface by two antenna extending 32” (80 cm) above the net. Volleyball nets have a surface height of 39” (1 m) from top to bottom and are constructed with a polypropylene or nylon netting with a mesh size of 3.9” (10 cm) and are capped with stiff headbands along the perimeters.

Elevation drawing measuring professional volleyball nets with dimensions and sizes
Volleyball nets are the primary obstacle and separating element between the two teams in a game of volleyball. Splitting the court down the middle, the height of the net dictates how teams will strategize their ball placement and setup offensive and defense formations.

Volleyball nets span the entire width of the court (29’6” | 9 m) and are held rigid by outer poles typically set 3’ (.91 m) from the court. The center height of a volleyball net differs for men’s and women’s play with men’s nets regulated at a height of 7’ 11.69” (2.43 m) and women’s at 7’ 4.35” (2.24 m). The dimensions of the playing court are often identified on the net surface by two antenna extending 32” (80 cm) above the net. Volleyball nets have a surface height of 39” (1 m) from top to bottom and are constructed with a polypropylene or nylon netting with a mesh size of 3.9” (10 cm) and are capped with stiff headbands along the perimeters.

Elevation drawing measuring professional volleyball nets with dimensions and sizes
Volleyball Net
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7’4.35"-7’ 11.7” | 2.24-2.43 m
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36’ | 10.97 m (Total)
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.16" | 4 mm
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Height (Men’s): 7’ 11.69” | 2.43 m
Height (Women’s): 7’ 4.35” | 2.24 m
Height (Net Face): 39” | 1 m
Length (Between Poles): 36’ | 10.97 m
Pole Offset: 3’ | .91 m from court
Antenna Height: 32” | 80 cm
Above Floor: 4’1”-4’8” | 1.25-1.42 m
Net Mesh: 3.9” | 10 cm
Material: Polypropylene, nylon

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Drawings include:
Volleyball Net front elevation, front (players)

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