Why did they call minonette volleybal?

Answer 1

Singh (2010) identifies that "Minonette" was the name given to the game by its creator, William J Morgan (Physical Director of the American Young Men's Christian Association - YMCA) in 1895 in Massachusetts. As the game spread around Massachusetts and other New England cities through the YMCA Dr T A Holstead suggested that its name was changed to Volleyball as the basic idea of the game was to volley the ball back and forth over the net (Nicholls, 1978).

Singh, S. B. (2010). Construction and Standardisation of Volleyball Skills Test for Men Players: A Usual Study. International Journal of Educational Administration, 2, 139-148.

Nicholls, K. (1978). Modern Volleyball for Teacher, Coach and Player. (2nd ed.), London: Lepus Books