Let’s Play Some Volleyball! By: David Lohss

Main Menu HistoryFamous Players Rules How Much Do You Know? CLICK ONE TO MOVE ON!!!! Main menu

History Main menu Created in Holyoke, Massachusetts Traces back to the 1924 Paris Olympics Sand volleyball was added to the Olympics in 1996

Famous Players MenWomen Main menu

Phil Dalhausser Resume  Qualified for and won 2008 Olympics  Leads sand volleyball in blocks  Height: 6’9”  Started playing in high school Main menu

Todd Rogers Resume  Height: 6’2”  Only AVP player to have one title from 04-10AVP  Qualified and won Olympics with Phil Dalhausser  Ranks 3 rd in kills per game Main menu

LLoy Ball Resume  Played volleyball for IPFW where his father coachedIPFW  Youngest player to ever play for the national team  Won 2008 Olympics  Has won several FIVB tournamentsFIVB Main menu Player Menu

Kerri Walsh Resume  2 time AVP MVPAVP  Tied her partner Misty with most wins in a season (20)  Won 2008 Beijing Olympics Main menu

Misty May-Treanor Resume  Won 2008 Beijing Olympics with Kerri Walsh  Participated in Dancing with the Stars  Quit indoor because “it wasn’t fun any more”  Named most outstanding player in 2008 Olympics Main menu

Elaine Youngs Resume  Placed 5 th in Beijing Olympics  1 st woman to surpass $1 million Domestic earnings  Has won one AVP titleAVP Main menu Player Menu

Rules “8 Simple Rules”  Here are some easy rules that you need to know when playing! Click the Court to Continue!! Main menu

Rule 1 Teams may only contact the ball 3 times. If the team has 4 consecutive touches it’s a side-out. Main menu

Rule 2 A Player may only touch the ball one time in succession. Main menu

Rule 3 If a player steps on the line while serving, it’s called a “foot-fault” and is a side-out. Main menu

Rule 4 If the ball hits the line on a teams’ side, it is considered in and is a point for the opposing team. Main menu INOUT

Rule 5 If a player touches the top part of the net, it is a net violation and side-out. Main menu

Rule 6 If any player fully crosses the centerline with any part of the body, it’s a centerline infraction and side-out. Main menu

Rule 7 A player may not hold, catch, or throw the ball. If so it’s called a carry and results in a side-out. Main menu

Rule 8 Only 6 players, for 1 team, may be on the court at a time. Back to start Main menu

How Much Do You Know? Start Quiz Main menu

Question 1 Where was volleyball started? A.PurduePurdue B.MassachusettsMassachusetts C.MilwaukeeMilwaukee D.EuropeEurope

Correct! You’re an Ace! Next question

Try again Remember: It was created on the east coast of the U.S. Back to question

Question 2 A Player is allowed to touch the ball 2 times in a row? True False

Correct! You’re an Ace! Next question

Try again Remember: One is a lonely number. Back to question

Question 3 How tall is Phil Dalhausser? A.5’11”5’11” B.6’4”6’4” C.7’0”7’0” D.6’9”6’9”

Correct! You’re an Ace! Next question

Try again Remember: He’s pretty tall but not quite 7’0” Back to question

Question 4 Which female player quit indoor volleyball because “It wasn’t fun anymore? A.Misty May-TreanorMisty May-Treanor B.Kerri WalshKerri Walsh C.Gabby ReeseGabby Reese D.Elaine YoungsElaine Youngs

Correct! You’re an Ace! Next question

Try again Remember: Volleyball isn’t very fun when it’s “Misty” Back to question

Question 5 Which player didn’t start playing until high school? A.Todd RogersTodd Rogers B.Phil DalhausserPhil Dalhausser C.Johnny AppleseedJohnny Appleseed D.Lloy BallLloy Ball

Correct! You’re an Ace! Next question

Try again Remember: It should’ve been called Dollhouse Highschool Back to question

You’re done! Thanks for taking an interest in volleyball! Main menu

IPFW- Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne University. Located in Fort Wayne, IN AVP- Professional beach volleyball tour FIVB- International Federation of Volleyball. Puts on national tournaments Vocabulary

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