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What is the name of the special ball designed for volleyball in the 1900s?
What is the name of the special ball designed for volleyball in the 1900s?
What is the correct circumference of the volleyball introduced in the 1900s?
What is the correct circumference of the volleyball introduced in the 1900s?
In what year did the first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY?
In what year did the first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY?
What is the name of the offensive style invented by Filipinos for volleyball in the 1900s?
What is the name of the offensive style invented by Filipinos for volleyball in the 1900s?
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Which year saw the introduction of three hits per side and back row attack rules?
Which year saw the introduction of three hits per side and back row attack rules?
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What was the original name given to the sport of volleyball?
What was the original name given to the sport of volleyball?
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What major sporting event was added to the Olympics in 1964?
What major sporting event was added to the Olympics in 1964?
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Where and when was volleyball invented?
Where and when was volleyball invented?
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What year was a special ball designed for volleyball?
What year was a special ball designed for volleyball?
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In which year were the Initial World Championships held in Prague, Czechoslovakia?
In which year were the Initial World Championships held in Prague, Czechoslovakia?
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The United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) was founded in which year?
The United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) was founded in which year?
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What does the term "Bomba" in volleyball refer to?
What does the term "Bomba" in volleyball refer to?
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When did the Playground of America Convention adopt volleyball as one of the most popular sports?
When did the Playground of America Convention adopt volleyball as one of the most popular sports?
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What year saw the introduction of the soft spike (dink), forearm pass (bump), blocking across the net, and defensive diving and rolling techniques in volleyball?
What year saw the introduction of the soft spike (dink), forearm pass (bump), blocking across the net, and defensive diving and rolling techniques in volleyball?
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Which year saw the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) founded?
Which year saw the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) founded?
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What year were the World Championships in Mexico televised in Japan?
What year were the World Championships in Mexico televised in Japan?
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During which year did the US National Men's team begin its year-round training regime?
During which year did the US National Men's team begin its year-round training regime?
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What significant event occurred in the year 1984 for the US Volleyball teams?
What significant event occurred in the year 1984 for the US Volleyball teams?
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In what year was the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) formed?
In what year was the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) formed?
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What year marks the first Gold medal win for the US Men's Volleyball team?
What year marks the first Gold medal win for the US Men's Volleyball team?
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Which of the following events took place in 1996?
Which of the following events took place in 1996?
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What significant development took place in 1995 within the sport of volleyball?
What significant development took place in 1995 within the sport of volleyball?
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Which city did the US National Men's team move to in 1985?
Which city did the US National Men's team move to in 1985?
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What was one of the outcomes of the Olympics in Korea in 1988?
What was one of the outcomes of the Olympics in Korea in 1988?
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Which country is NOT mentioned as one of the top volleyball playing countries?
Which country is NOT mentioned as one of the top volleyball playing countries?
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What is the main reason the text states that volleyball is important to study?
What is the main reason the text states that volleyball is important to study?
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Which sport, according to the text, was not an influence for volleyball?
Which sport, according to the text, was not an influence for volleyball?
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What is the text's main point regarding sports in education?
What is the text's main point regarding sports in education?
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What is the primary reason William Morgan created volleyball?
What is the primary reason William Morgan created volleyball?
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Study Notes
History of Volleyball
- Volleyball is the second most popular sport globally
- More than 37 million people in the U.S. play recreationally, more than any other team sport except basketball
- Over 800 million people globally participate
Essence of Education for Volleyball
- Sports play a key role in education
- Sports teach students to become strong internally and develop a healthy body
- Combining sports education develops a self-motivated spirit and ownership of actions
- Volleyball provides a significant opportunity to improve teamwork skills, even outside of the sport itself
Timeline of Volleyball
- 1896, July 7th: First game of volleyball played at Springfield College
- 1900s: A special leather ball designed (25-27 inches circumference, 9-12 ounces)
- 1907: Presented at the Playground of America Convention as a popular sport
- 1916: Philippines developed offensive passing techniques (spike and set)
- 1917-1920: Game changed from 21 to 15 points, 16,000 volleyballs distributed to allied troops, three hits per side and back row attack rules
- 1922: First YMCA national championships held in Brooklyn
- 1928: Clear need for tournaments and rules, US Volleyball Association (USVBA) and the US Open established
- 1930: First two-man beach game played
- 1934: Approval and recognition of National Volleyball Referees
- 1947: Formation of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) in Paris
- 1949: Initial World Championship held in Prague, Czechoslovakia
- 1960-1964: New techniques introduced (soft spike, forearm pass, blocking, defensive diving and rolling)
- 1964: Introduction of volleyball to the Olympic Games in Tokyo
- 1965-1975: California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) established, the World Championships in Mexico
- 1977-1983: US National Men's team begins year-round training, AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) established
- 1984-1988: US wins first Olympic medals (Men's Gold, Women's Silver) in Los Angeles, Professional Women's Volleyball Association (WPVA) established, US men win gold at Olympics in Korea
- 1990: Creation of the World League
- 1995: Volleyball celebrates 100 years
- 1996: 2-person beach volleyball becomes an Olympic sport
Additional Notes
- William G. Morgan invented volleyball
- The development of various elements and techniques in volleyball.
- Significance of Volleyball to education playing a key role in education.
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This quiz explores the history of volleyball, its growth into a globally beloved sport, and its role in education and teamwork development. Learn about key events in volleyball's timeline and understand the significance of sports in shaping character and physical health.
