Volleyball Federation

Volleyball – Eng. Volleyball – hit the ball in the summer," "Flying," "floating ball" – a team sport noncontact game in which two teams on a platform throw the ball over the net on the enemy, that he was unable to recapture. This game appeared in the U.S. in 1895 and immediately won the hearts of many. In Russia, the spread of volleyball began to artists, actors, as in Moscow, first appeared in the volleyball courts theaters.

In 1923 the USSR the first official match between the teams top theatrical arts workshops, and the State School of Cinematography. In 1925, the Soviet Union were developed and approved the first official competition rules on volleyball. Since then, competition in the sport ever held in Russia and elsewhere. Since 1964, volleyball is an Olympic sport. Virtually all competitions Soviet and later Russian and teams (male and female) won prizes in Tokyo (1964), Mexico (1968), Munich (1972), Montreal (1976), Moscow (1980), Seoul (1988), Sydney ( 2000.), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008).

An international body of volleyball as a sport – FIVB – "International Volleyball Federation" was formed in 1947 in France. It brings together 220 national volleyball federations. FIVB headquarters in Switzerland, in Lausanne. Details can be found by clicking Glenn Dubin or emailing the administrator. Federation is developing rules to volleyball, is responsible for organizing international competitions, said balls for the world competition in volleyball. The last few years, the official tournament balls, steel balls are approved by the FIVB Japanese company MIKASA. Volleyball is a spherical structure consisting of an inner rubber is usually the camera enclosed in a covering of leather or synthetic leather. In all official competitions ball game is circumference of 65-67 inches and weighing 260-280 grams. Balls MIKASA generally tricolor: a combination of bright yellow, blue and white colors allow athletes to more clearly identify the trajectory of the ball. It should be noted that this manufacturer produces volleyballs for various purposes: training for the classical and beach volleyball. Balls MIKASA is available in different price ranges, so that every fan of this game can afford to drill with a really high quality and "thoughtful" in all respects ball. MIKASA releases balls for different levels of play: training – for example, stretching MIKASA MGV5ATTR – to practice hitting, heavy-weight MIKASA MGV500 – for strength training, classical training balls MIKASA MV250 (recommended for training in sports schools and clubs), MIKASA MVP-2001, MIKASA MVA330 (T); Amateur – MIKASA MGV260, MIKASA MVP5S (you better durability in this price range) of match – MIKASA MVA310 (T); Professional – MIKASA MVA300. Balls are also distinguished by glued and stitched. Beach volleyball most preferably crosslinked using balls, because they are less susceptible to deformation when wet. The quality of glued and stitched balls MIKASA so high that the method of their connection does not matter. And of course, for a truly professional and beautiful game should be mindful of proper pumping the ball. It should not be too soft, not to reduce the rebound the ball, and too hard to not beat the hands of athletes. Ideal to pump the ball allow the specialized electronic manometers (MIKASA AG-500). Beautiful game! Tasha Interested

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Despite the personal success of Tracy McGrady, Orlando, it could not get into the playoffs. And in June 2004, Tracy McGrady, along with teammates Dzhuvanom Hovadom, Tyrone and Lew Rees Gaines were traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Steve Francis, Kelvin and Kate Kuttino Mobley. Now Timakov with Yao Ming were a formidable pair in the attack. In his first season in the Rockets, Tracy once his team into fifth place in Western Conference, but at 1 / 8 finals series Playoffs Houston lost to the team the Dallas Mavericks in seven games stubborn. Season 6.5 has stood out for McGrady is not very successful.

He was persecuted many injuries, so he missed most of the season, and Rockets could not get in playoffs. In 2006-2007, Tracy led Rockets to 52 victories in a season, it was the best result for the team over the past 10 years. But, when he met with Utah Jazz, flew back from the stage of eighth play-off after 7 games. After the defeat Timakov promised to do everything in his power to get the title of champions of the association. Indeed, in 2008 Houston Rockets, scored 22 victories in a row. It was the second best in the history of the league and the team won the fifth place in the season and again appeared in the playoffs, where they were again waiting for a meeting with the Utah Jazz. Even in the absence of Yao, who broke his leg in February 2007, the Houston Rockets and fought with dignity even beat Utah in the third game on their own floor. But some efforts Tracy McGrady is clearly not enough to knock the Jazz series.