Volleyball: United States

Beach volleyball was first played on a beach in Hawaii in 1915, when a court was set up on Waikiki Beach by the Outrigger Beach and Canoe Club. Founded in 1908, The Outrigger Beach and Canoe Club’s mission was to promote and foster the growth of traditional Hawaiian sports, such as surfing. However, the club

In volleyball, there are set rules that every player must follow. Teams have different methods to help their players understand the rules. Some teams memorize them and have “tests”, others learn from experiencing the rules while playing. The exigence behind learning the rules is so that the player knows how to play the game as an individual and as a team. Knowing the rules of volleyball is essential for a well-functioning team. Along with the rules, a player must understand the terminology used consistently throughout the experience.

     The sport of volleyball was created by a man named William G. Morgan of Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1895. Morgan was a physical education teacher at the YMCA and called it "mintonette". It was an indoor or outdoor pastime that had characteristics of both handball and tennis. The first rules were written down by Morgan himself. He wrote that the game called for a 6 foot 6 inch net and a court of 25x50 feet. A match composed of 9 innings and 3 serves for each team in each inning. In case of a serving error they got a second chance just like in tennis. If the ball it the net

I became of part of this subculture when I was in 3rd grade, but became a serious

Over the last ten years Lacrosse has grown in popularity in the United States. There are now Lacrosse teams in high school, college, professional league and recreational leagues. The game of Lacrosse has to do with thinking quick and moving fast.

Volleyball originated in the United States in 1895 and is now getting the type of popularity in the U.S. as it should. The creator William G. Morgan was the education director

Volleyball has become a very popular sport, and it still continues to grow. As of 2001, forty-six million people in the United States played volleyball. William Morgan was the foundation of the sport that has grown rapidly over the past two centuries. The original rules were so much different compared to the rules today. Volleyball is a sport

I have been playing volleyball for as long as I can remember. From playing in club volleyball tournaments in the spring to bumping the volleyball around in my living room, I spend most of time playing or practicing for a sport. Most people believe that the only reason kids play sports is because they have athletic skill. I believe that playing a sport is more than just becoming the best player physically, but becoming the best player that your team needs you to be.

Only two teams are allowed to play at a time. On each team there are four team players plus a goalkeeper. The players may kick the ball, but not dribble it, and must kick the ball if it's on the floor. If the ball is in the air or bouncing they

Six out of the last eight College Volleyball Championships have been won by Penn State volleyball. In those years they have lost a total of twenty-two games. In 2013-2014 there were just five losses (D1 Women’s Volleyball). Not only are they reigning champions, but they are a historically consistent team. Having Micha Hancock, an ESPY nominee for the Best Female Collegiate Athlete two years running, as their setter, was a big part of their success over the last couple years (The Daily Collegian). Coach Russ Rose also has high expectations for this coming season. Penn State Women currently have the most consistent, successful program in college volleyball.

To play volleyball you must know the basics and be able to master them. You have to be willing to put in the practice and get along with your teammates no matter what.

I would choose coaching volleyball. My junior year of highschool, despite much training, I made the Junior Varsity volleyball team. However, I did not give up. I practiced every weekend anywhere I could. Eventually, I started games on the varsity team. After the season ended, we realized we qualified for states. When I was standing alongside the varsity team, pledging the national anthem before the state's game, I knew all the training, and hard work, was worth it. I learned what it meant to be dedicated and disciplined despite disadvantage. A big part of my drive to success, and how I handle challenges, is owed to my high school volleyball career. If I could bring that drive to a little girl whose life is filled with disadvantages, to be able

The popularity of Volleyball has increased dramatically over past years. This is a result of commodification. Commodification is the process of turning something into a commodity that can be bought and sold. Over the past 20 years, Volleyball has evolved from a simple, fun and recreational sport to a more appealing, more sexualized version, beach volleyball. As a result of this evolution, beach volleyball has received a vast improvement in popularity, especially amongst a male audience. The intent of this essay is to examine the sport of beach volleyball and explain why the individuals, and the sport itself, have evolved throughout the years. Volleyball’s transformation into beach volleyball is a positive step forward for the sport in

Volleyball, one of the world's greatest sports. From the hot and muggy gym, to sweat dripping down each players face, volleyball is not for the faint of heart. This sport requires a single-minded desire: to win. It takes more than just teamwork to win. Volleyball has always been one of my favorite sports. I would always meet a new friend anywhere I would go. Believe it or not these situations are how you could meet your life long best friends.

I wanted to learn how to how to set a volleyball because i’ve never played volleyball before and I want to learn how to play a new different sport to play.In order to do that you have to learn basic hits and drills of a sport because that is how you will learn how to do the hard things in the sport and people have told me that if you know the basics then everything will come easy for you.