On February 9, 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, William Morgan created Mintonette as a game to be played by adults. He wanted to find an alternative to James Naismith's Basketball, as it was too rough for some adults. There could be as many players on each side as wanted.
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Volleyball was first thought up at a YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It was originally called, "Mintonette".