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It was invented in 1895 by a YMCA teacher, William G Morgan, in Massachusetts, USA.
With the same intention as Basketball invented there a llittle earlier, he aspired a spectacular, physically demanding, non-violent team sport for the indoor sport season. He was also inspired by handball, baseball and tennis.
Initially it was called Mintonette, but renamed to Volleyball in 1896.
It has spawned many varieties, like Beach Volleyball from California, USA and Footvolley from Brazil, especially for outdoor playing. Kidsvolley and Volley 2000, are adapted to young players, allowing a ground bounce, very popular in Northern Europe. In the Netherlands "sitting volleyball" was created for disabled persons.
The modern Volleyball rules have evolved around the world, especially in 1900-1930, with the number of players, spiking and scoring.
Faustball has many similarities with volleyball, and was known in Europe already in the 16th century.
When: 1985 Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts Who: William G. Morgan
William G. Morgan invented volleyball in order to create a game with less physical contact for businessmen.
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What game is played by throwing and catching a large ball over a net?
That could just be a fun game of beach volley ball. In volley ball you don't actually catch the ball.
In which game the word dribbling is used?
Volley Ball
What ia the national game of France?
volley ball
How many players are allowed on a volley ball field at one time during a game?
12 players are allowed on a volley ball field at one time during a game.
How do you say volleyball in French?
Volley-ball
How do you say you like volley ball in french?
Volley, volley-ball
What is the India's International ranking in volley ball game?
38
Who created the game of volley ball?
William G. Morgan
How do player rotate when playing a volley ball game?
they just turn themselves around very slowly.(i have seen my bff play volley ball)
How do you use volley in a sentence?
She was able to volley the tennis ball back over the net with precision.
Is volley ball national game of any country?
Sri lanka
When was the first game of volley ball played?
July 7th 1896
