Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in the year 1895. This game was invented as a recreational game. At first Volleyball was played without a net, throwing the ball from one group to the other. Then a net was used at a seven feet height. Thereafter Volleyball became one of the popular sports in the world. Volleyball can be played indoor or outdoor. Volleyball was introduced in 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Court Dimensions
Court = 18 x 9m
Diagonal = 20.12m
Attack line = 3m from centre
Equipments Required
An antenna is a flexible rod, 1.80 m long with a diameter of 10 mm, made of fibreglass or similar material.
The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.50–1.00 m outside the sidelines. The posts mounted on the ground are 2.55 m high and preferably adjustable and rounded.
Ball – The ball is spherical, made of flexible leather or synthetic leather case with a bladder inside made of rubber or a similar material. Its circumference is 65–67 cm and its weight is 260–280 grams.
