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Volleyball was invented in 1985 by William G. Morgan. He invented it for his businessmen as a form of entertainment that was still competitive and enjoyable, but not as physically aggressive as Basketball and other sports. At the time in was called mintonette, but over the years, the name volleyball was established.
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What year was volleyball introduce?
The game of volleyball, originally called mintonette, was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, after the invention of basketball by only four years. Morgan, a graduate of the Springfield College of the YMCA, designed the game to be a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball.
What is the diffusion of volleyball?
The diffusion of volleyball refers to the spread and popularization of the sport around the world since its invention in 1895 by William G. Morgan in the United States. Initially introduced as an indoor activity, volleyball quickly gained traction and evolved, leading to the establishment of various forms, including beach volleyball. The sport's global reach was further enhanced by international competitions, such as the Olympics and the FIVB World Championships, which helped to standardize rules and promote participation across different cultures. Today, volleyball is played in numerous countries, with millions of participants and fans worldwide.
Volleyball at the Olympics?
Yes, there is volleyball at the Olympics but it is only beach volleyball.
What are the equitments in volleyball?
Kneepads,shorts,volleyball,volleyball net
Was Nerf an American invention?
Yes, it was invented by Reynolds Guyer in 1969, as part of an indoor volleyball set, and the foam ball was released by Parker Brothers in 1970. See the Related link below.
Who likes to play volleyball?
volleyball players and people who like volleyball
Is a volleyball a olympic sports?
Yeah, they have regular volleyball and team volleyball.
What is another name for beach volleyball?
Sand volleyball, or outdoor volleyball
What is VSA in volleyball?
VSA in volleyball is a team. Volleyball of South Africa,or Volleyball of South Australia.That's as far as I have known...
What are the two types of olympic volleyball games?
Beach volleyball with 2 people and indoor volleyball with a team of 6 on the court.
How do you say volleyball in German?
netball = Netzball netball = Korbball
What is the difference between an outdoor volleyball and an inside volleyball?
outdoor volleyball is played by the beach. Inside volleyball is played by the gym.
