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The Petro Gazz Angels is a professional women's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). [1 ... Number Player Position Height (m) Birth date ...
Before 2014, the United States women's national volleyball team had achieved second place six times in major competitions (1967 World Women's Volleyball Championship, 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, 2002 World Women's Volleyball Championship, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, 2011 World Cup, 2012 London Olympic Games) but had never reached the top.
Creamline Cool Smashers - Beach Volleyball Team; Number Player Height Alma mater Birth date 1: Cherry Ann Rondina: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UST September 4, 1996 (age 28) 2: Bernadeth Pons: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) FEU October 19, 1996 (age 28) 3: Angeline Marie Gervacio: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Ateneo December 30, 1991 (age 33) 4
The various positions are not mentioned anywhere in the official NBA rule book, and most players play more than one position. The starting lineup on a basketball team usually comprises five positions and is called the 2-1-2 lineup (2 guards, 1 center, 2 forwards): PG – Point guard; SG – Shooting guard; SF – Small forward; PF – Power forward
A number of consistent techniques have evolved in volleyball, including spiking and blocking (because those plays are made above the top of the net, the vertical jump is an athletic skill emphasized in the sport) as well as passing, setting, and specialized player positions. Offensive and defensive structures are also key plays.
The Japan men's national volleyball team (Japanese: 男子バレーボール日本代表), also referred to as Ryujin Nippon (Japanese: 龍神ニッポン; Lit. trans: Dragon God of Japan) or simply Nippon, represents Japan in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches, governed by Japan Volleyball Association. [1]
Philippine women's national volleyball team for the 2024 FIVB Women's Volleyball Challenger Cup [28] Position Name Date of birth Height Current team OH: Sisi Rondina September 4, 1996 (age 28) 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Choco Mucho Flying Titans: OH: Mhicaela Belen June 9, 2002 (age 22) 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) NU Lady Bulldogs: OH: Jema Galanza
The U.S. won the World Cup in 1985 and the World Championship in 1986. The U.S. team clinched its first Olympic gold medal in 20 years when they defeated Brazil 3–1 to take gold at Beijing 2008. The team failed to defend their title in 2012, losing 3–0 to Italy in the quarterfinals for an equal-fifth finish.