History of Volleyball

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It is a team sport played by 2 teams, usually of 6 players on a side.

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Volleyball

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Volleyball is originally called

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“Mintonette”

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in 1895

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William G. Morgan of Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA invented volleyball

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in 1896

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William G. Morgan of Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA invented volleyball

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in 1900

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special ball was designed for the sport

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in 1911

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Maryland YMCA (Young Men’s Christian) employees get to grips with the new game

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in 1913

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development of volleyball in the Asian continent

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in 1916

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introduced in Philippines, offensive style of passing the ball in a high trajectory to be struck by another player (the set and spike) were introduced

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in 1917

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the game was changed from 21 to 15 points

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in 1922

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the first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY. 27 teams from 11 states were represented.

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in 1920

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three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted

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in 1928

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it became clear that tournaments and rules were needed. United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) was formed.

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in 1930

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first two man beach game was played

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in 1934

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national referees were approved and recognized

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in 1937

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recognize the USVBA as the official national governing body in the US

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in 1947

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Federation Internationale De Volley-Ball (FIVB) was founded

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in 1948

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first two man beach tournament was held

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in 1949

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initial world championship were held in Prague, Czechoslovakia

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in 1964

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volleyball was introduced in the Olympic games in Tokyo

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in 1965

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California Beach Volleyball Association (CVBA) was formed

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in 1974

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the World Championships in Mexico were telecast in Japan

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in 1975

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the U.S. National Women’s team began a year-round training

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in 1977

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the U.S. National Men’s Team began a year-round training

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in 1983

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the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) was formed

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in 1984

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the U.S. won their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The men won the gold,and the women the silwetlver

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in 1986

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the Women’s Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed

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in 1988

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the U.S. men repeated the gold in the Olympics in Korea

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in 1990

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the World League was created

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in 1995

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the sport of volleyball was 100 years old

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in 1996

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two-person beach volleyball became an Olympic sport

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BENEFITS of Volleyball (9)

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- Fosters Camaraderie - Provides a Strength and Energy Boost - Improves Motor Skills - Provides Musculoskeletal Benefits - Provides Cardiovascular Benefits - Offers Psychological Benefits - Builds Teamwork - Improves Interpersonal Skills - Sportsmanship - Printed Better Seep and Enhanced Alertness During The Day