History and Impact of Volleyball

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What is the name of the special ball designed for volleyball in the 1900s?

  • The Mintonette Ball
  • The Spalding Ball (correct)
  • The Bomberino Ball
  • The Callaghan Ball

What is the correct circumference of the volleyball introduced in the 1900s?

  • 18-20 Inches
  • 25-27 Inches (correct)
  • 28-30 Inches
  • 22-24 Inches

In what year did the first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY?

  • 1922 (correct)
  • 1930
  • 1916
  • 1928

What is the name of the offensive style invented by Filipinos for volleyball in the 1900s?

<p>The Bomba (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which year saw the introduction of three hits per side and back row attack rules?

<p>1920 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name given to the sport of volleyball?

<p>Mintonette (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major sporting event was added to the Olympics in 1964?

<p>Volleyball (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where and when was volleyball invented?

<p>Holyoke, Massachusetts, YMCA in 1895 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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The United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) was founded in which year?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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In what year was the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) formed?

<p>1983 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year marks the first Gold medal win for the US Men's Volleyball team?

<p>1984 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events took place in 1996?

<p>2-person beach volleyball becomes an Olympic sport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant development took place in 1995 within the sport of volleyball?

<p>The sport turned 100 years old (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city did the US National Men's team move to in 1985?

<p>San Diego (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the outcomes of the Olympics in Korea in 1988?

<p>US Men repeated Gold (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is NOT mentioned as one of the top volleyball playing countries?

<p>United States (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the text states that volleyball is important to study?

<p>It enhances teamwork skills and can be applied to various aspects of life. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Sports participation instills confidence, dedication, and teamwork. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason William Morgan created volleyball?

<p>To provide a game for older YMCA members, distinct from basketball. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Importance of Sports in Education

Sports help students build physical health and self-motivation.

Teamwork Skills

Volleyball fosters teamwork, important in everyday life.

World Popularity of Volleyball

Volleyball is the second most popular sport globally.

U.S. Volleyball Participation

Over 37 million people in the U.S. play volleyball.

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William G. Morgan

Inventor of volleyball, influenced by basketball and Faustball.

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Foundation for Volleyball

Based on Faustball and combined elements from various sports.

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Shift in Game Design

Morgan created volleyball for older YMCA members.

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Key Attitudes in Sports

Faith, trust, teamwork, focus, determination, and patience are vital.

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Original Name of Volleyball

The game was initially called Mintonette.

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Volleyball Basics

A team sport with 6 players on each side hitting a ball over a net.

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First Volleyball Game

The first game of volleyball occurred on July 7, 1896.

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Special Volleyball Ball

A specially designed volleyball was introduced in the 1900s.

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Philippine Volleyball Innovation

Filipinos developed the 'Bomba' attack style.

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Popularization of Volleyball

Volleyball was presented at the Playground of America Convention in 1907.

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Olympic Status

Volleyball became an Olympic team sport, featuring two teams.

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US National Men's Team Training

A year-round training regime that started in 1977 in Dayton, Ohio.

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AVP Formation

The Association of Volleyball Professionals was formed in 1983.

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Women's Professional Volleyball Association

The Women's Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed in 1986.

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First Olympic Medals

The US won its first Olympic medals in men's volleyball in 1984 in Los Angeles.

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Gold Medal in 1988

The US men won gold in volleyball again at the 1988 Olympics in Korea.

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World League Creation

The World League of Volleyball was created in 1990.

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Olympic Sport Status

Beach volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1996.

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100 Years of Volleyball

The sport of volleyball reached 100 years old in 1995.

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NCAA

An organization created by the YMCA to regulate college sports.

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Volleyball Points Change

The change from 21 to 15 points in volleyball scoring in 1917.

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FIVB

The International Volleyball Federation, founded in 1947.

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First Olympic Volleyball

Volleyball was introduced to the Olympics in 1964 in Tokyo.

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YMCA National Championships

The first national volleyball championships held by YMCA in 1922.

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World Championship 1949

The first World Volleyball Championship held in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

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California Beach Volleyball Association

Established in 1965 to promote beach volleyball.

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New Techniques in Volleyball

Introduced new skills like the soft spike and bump in 1960.

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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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