In simple terms, volleyball is a sport consisting of two competing teams of six players, with each team attempting to earn points by passing a ball over the net, whilst grounding it on the other team’s court. Each team may only touch the ball three times or less; each player cannot touch the ball twice in a row. While the ball is typically controlled with one’s hands or arms, the rules state that the player may use any part of the body. Founded by William G. Morgen in 1895, volleyball has been a popular sport, having its own category in the Summer Olympic Games.
