Where was Volleyball invented?

Volleyball was originally called “mintonette.”

In what year were the original rules printed in the first edition of the Official Handbook of the Athletic League of the Young Men’s Christian Associations of North America?

1. Volleyball became an Olympic sport for both men and women at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

A tactical skill in which a ball is directed to a point where a player can spike it in the opponent’s court.

An act of scoring the ball over the net into the opposing court effectively and aggressively.

It is the attempt to drive the ball into the opponent’s court.

The ability to prevent the ball from touching one’s court by bumping or passing the ball.

The attempt by a team to properly handle the opponent’s serve or any form of attack.

An action taken by players by standing or jumping at the front of the net to stop or alter an opponent’s attack.

Maximum touches allowed before hitting the ball over the net (Block does not count as a touch.)

Same player cannot hit the ball twice in a row (Block does not count as a touch.)

Back row players cannot attack the ball front row even if they perform the jump behind the attack line.

Ball is ruled “Out” if it hits the antenna.

Players are allowed to hit or block the opponent’s serve.

The ball can touch the net on the serve.

It is LEGAL to hit the ball with any part of the body, the foot and leg included.

A back row player is allowed to block the ball.

Players are allowed to touch the net while the ball is in play.