Introduction
Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the earth. Millions of people participate in it. Volleyball is a team sport in which two team of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score point by grounding a ball on the other team’s under organized rules. Volleyball is an outdoor game by you can also play it indoor. Beach Volleyball is one of the most famous sports on the beach. The volleyball court is 9m long and 6m wide. Volleyball is easy to play and enjoyable. Its commonly played in school. The game begin with a serve from one side, and other side passes the ball back. When the opposite team drops the ball, you scare a point. For winning the game team must need 15 points. Winning the matches is a matter of pride for schools, and the students who play the game well are often famous. While anyone can play the game, only the best players make it to the official teams. Others can play volleyball for fun or physical exercise. Volleyball is the part of summer Olympics Games since Tokyo 1964.Beach Volleyball was introduced to the program at the Atlanta1996.
A brief history of volleyball
The Origin of volleyball can be traced back in 1895 in Massachusetts, USA. It was created by American William G. Morgan. The game originally called ” Mintonette”. The original rules were written by Morgan and printed in the first edition of the Official Handbook of the Athletic League of the Young Men’s Christian Associations of North America (1897). The game soon proved to have wide appeal for both sexes in schools, playgrounds, the armed forces, and other organizations in the United States, and it was subsequently introduced to other countries.
In 1916 rules were issued jointly by the YMCA and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The first nationwide tournament in the United States was conducted by the National YMCA Physical Education Committee in New York City in 1922. The United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) was formed in 1928 and recognized as the rules-making, governing body in the United States. From 1928 the USVBA—now known as USA Volleyball (USAV)—has conducted annual national men’s and senior men’s (age 35 and older) volleyball championships, except during 1944 and 1945. Its women’s division was started in 1949, and a senior women’s division (age 30 and older) was added in 1977. Other national events in the United States are conducted by member groups of the USAV such as the YMCA and the NCAA. Volleyball was introduced into Europe by American troops during World War I, when national organizations were formed. The Fédération International de Volley Ball (FIVB) was organized in Paris in 1947 and moved to Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1984. The USVBA was one of the 13 charter members of the FIVB, whose membership grew to more than 210 member countries by the late 20th century. International volleyball competition began in 1913 with the first Far East Games, in Manila. During the early 1900s and continuing until after World War II, volleyball in Asia was played on a larger court, with a lower net, and nine players on a team.
The FIVB-sponsored world volleyball championships (for men only in 1949; for both men and women in 1952 and succeeding years) led to acceptance of standardized playing rules and officiating. Volleyball became an Olympic sport for both men and women at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Types of Volleyball
There are several types of volleyball. Let’s learn about them-
i) Beach volleyball: The team sport is played between two teams of two players each on a sand court that is divided by a net. The goal of the game is tossing the ball over the net and landing it on the other side of the court. Each team works together to avoid the other team from grounding the ball on their end of the court.
ii)Housing the volleyball: In the game of sitting volleyball, competitors compete while seated. The placed game uses the same volleyball skills and strategy as the standing game, with a few key changes to the regulations. Players must use both arms and legs to move fast across the court in this physically taxing game.
iii) Bossaball: A Brazilian-inspired team sport, bossaball was developed in 2004 by Belgian Filip Eyckmans. Bossaball is a ball game where two teams play with each other while combining gymnastics, football, and volleyball elements with music. The game is played on an inflatable court with a trampoline on each side of the net. On the trampolines, the players may bounce high enough to put the ball over the surface of the net.
Benefits of volleyball
Some benefits of volleyball are:
i)Burn calories–
One of the primary benefit of volleyball is that is helps to burn calories, which is important component of weight loss. It burns between 120 to 178 calories.
ii)Shapes of body-
The physical activities involved in playing volleyball will strengthen the upper body, arms and shoulders. Our respiratory system improves by playing volleyball
iii)Heart Health:
By getting you heart rate up, your body will circulate more blood and nutrients throughout your body.
iv)Improves and raises mood:
Playing volleyball can help you feel more cheerful, less stressed and more proud of one’s team’s achievement. Playing volleyball help you get motivated and capable of achieving. You teamwork will determine whether the team succeeds or fails as a team member.
Conclusion
In summary, volleyball is a dynamic, fast-paced, and exciting sport that demands a high level of ability, strategy, and collaboration. Volleyball has evolved from its modest beginnings to become a highly regarded sport on a global scale. Volleyball is a game that challenges athletes, engages people, and offers both players and spectators infinite enjoyment, whether it’s played recreationally on the beach or at the greatest level.