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clothing and equipment for volleyball
volleyball a net and your ready to play Volleyball is a game that has been around for about the as long as basketball. In fact, volleyball was invented in 1895, which was only 4 years prior to the invention of basketball. It was designed to be a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball.
The concept was fairly simple to understand, and the sport itself does not require much equipment to play. All you really need is a volleyball and a net and court. The volleyball was developed after the basketball with a few slight modifications. The first ball created specifically for volleyball was introduced in 1900. Like stated earlier, it was designed after the basketball with components from a tennis ball and baseball as well. However, the volleyball was made to be lighter, with a more lightweight frame. Most volleyballs are comprised of three levels of construction. The first level in a volleyball is a rubber bladder much like what is found in a soccer ball, basketball, or tennis ball. This rubber bladder is the same material as the tube in a standard bike tire. The second layer of the volleyball that surrounds the bladder is the cloth layer that is made out of a material with the look and consistency of cheesecloth. The rubber bladder either floats inside of this second layer, or it is attached to it. The cheesecloth is then sealed with a rubber that is like glue. Finally, the outer most layer is made of leather panels. This layer is called the shell and is comprised of a number of leather panels, usually 18. Each panel is held in place by glue that connects it to the cloth. The circumference of a volleyball should be between 25.5 and 27 inches. The standard weight is between 9 and 10 ounces. A volleyball should be inflated to 4.3 to 4.6 psi. There are a variety of different brands of volleyballs, but some of the most popular and well known are Tachikara, Wilson, Spalding, Mikasa, Ichiban, and Molten. |
The first volleyball net was borrowed from tennis. It was only six feet and six inches. Back then the average American was shorter, so today modifications have been made to create more proper net and court dimensions. As far as the net goes, the height now varies from men to women competition. For men, the standard height, which is always measured from the center of the net, is 7 feet 11 5/8 inches, and for women it is 7 feet 4 1/8 inches. The height on the sides of the net cannot be more than ¾ inches higher that the height in the center. When there is a co-ed competition, it is played at the men’s height. For the court, the dimensions are 29 feet 6 inches by 59 feet for singles and 30 feet by 60 feet for doubles. If you are playing volleyball in the sand, the sand depth must be at least 30 centimeters, and sand quality is very important. There are a number of brands that can make portable or in-ground volleyball nets. Look for companies like Champion Sports, MacGregor, Markwort, Tachikara, SSG/BSN, and Stackhouse.
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