Volleyball Ostrander William G Morgan is known as

Volleyball Ostrander

William G. Morgan is known as The Father of Volley Ball He was born 1870 in Lockport New York

In 1891 he met James A. Naismith is known as the father of Basketball

1894 William G. Morgan became the physical director of the YMCA in Auburn Maine. 1895 he excepted a similar job in Holyoke Massachusetts

1895 he decided mixed a few sports together to make a new one that wasn't as physical as Basketball. He took a ball from basketball A net from Tennis The ability to use your hands from handball Innings from baseball

He named the game "Mintonette" Dr. Alfred Halstead a professor at Springfield College, changed the name to a two word version Volley Ball.

The court was 25 feet by 50 feet Unlimited players of each side Unlimited hits on a side The net height was 6 feet 6 inches Games were broken down into 9 innings with 3 outs (serves) A basketball was first used which was too heavy. The bladder of the ball was used next but was too light.

William G. Morgan contacted a man named A. G. Spaulding (a sporting goods maker). Mr. Spaulding designed the Volley Ball

Volley Ball became very popular 1900 Canada became the first foreign country to play 1908 Japan, China, India, Mexico, South America and Europe began to play. 1910 The Phillipeans and they invented the set and spike and helped change the game to 3 hits per side.

1913 Asia and Manila began to play 1916 Spaulding Volleyball Guide was adopted 1918 The number of players per side was changed to 6 1922 The official 3 hits per side rule was made 1930 The game was still thought of only a recreational game.

The Rules - No catching or throwing of the ball - The same player can not hit the ball 2 times in a row - Ball has to go over the net on 3 hits or less - A player can not touch the net - A player can not hit the ball with an open hand with their palm facing up.

Court size today 29. 5 feet by 59. 1 Mens net is 7 feet 11 inches Women's net is 7 feet 4 inches The Ball size in 65 -67 cm. In circumference

Bumping or the Forearm Pass

Bump

When you are doing the Bump/Forearm pass Don't let the ball hit your thumbs, only your forearms Try to force your thumbs towards the ground. This will help turn the bones in your forearm out, so the ball won't hurt. When holding your hands together, don't lock your fingers together. - make one fist and cover it with the other hand put your thumbs together or; -clap once, put your thumbs together

The Set • • Usually the second hit and Used to help another player On the team to spike the ball Or try to score.

Make a window over your head with your hands Your entire body should be under this window Allow the ball to come down to your window Allow the window and ball to come down close to your face. Push the ball up and away from your face, using your fingers. Not your palms.

The Underhand Serve

The Overhand Serve

Try these skills out at home. You don't need a volleyball; you can use just about anything. Try a rolled-up piece of paper, balloon or a stuffed animal. Show me what you came up with if you want by sending me a picture.