History of Volleyball

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History of Volleyball

Volleyball was invented on February 9, 1895, by William G. Morgan, a Physical Director of Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
The game was initially called "Mintonette" but was later changed to "Volleyball" in 1896.
The first volleyball net was borrowed from tennis, and the ball was introduced in 1900, which was lighter and smaller than a basketball.

Development of Volleyball

By 1913, the growth of the game was evident, and it was organized in Manila.
The points per set changed from 21 to 15 points in 1917.
Setting and spiking emerged in the Philippines, which was called "BOMBA" in April 1947.
The FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) was established in 1947, and the first World Championships for men were held in 1949 in Prague and for women in 1952 in Moscow.
Volleyball was granted Olympic status in 1957 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Volleyball made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 1964 Games.

Rules of Volleyball

A volleyball team consists of 6 players each side, including a setter, middle blocker, outside hitter, weakside hitter, and libero.
Setter: orchestrates the team's offense and sets the ball up for spikes for teammates.
Middle blocker: plays both offense and defense, initiates blocks on spikes, and attacks balls set in the middle of the court.
Outside hitter: team's primary attacker, plays on the left side of the court, and is responsible for spiking.
Weakside hitter: on the opposite side of the court, is a primary defender against the opposition team's outside hitter.
Libero: primarily responsible for passing, receiving, and helping the team with defensive skills.

Court and Ball

The volleyball court is 18 meters long and 9 meters wide.
The men's net is 2.43 meters tall, and the women's net is 2.24 meters tall.
The volleyball ball weighs 260-290 grams and has a circumference of 65-67 cm.
A volleyball match is best of 5 sets, with the first to 25 points winning, and 15 points in overtime.

Violations

Stepping over the line while serving.
Touching the net with any part of the body.
Double hit (when the same player hits the ball twice in succession).
More than 3 touches before hitting it over the net.
Hitting the ball beyond the boundary line.
Touching the net during play.
Illegal rotation of players.
Foot fault during serving.
Carrying or lifting the ball.
Double hit by a single player.
Blocking or attacking a serve.
Stepping over the center line.
Four hits by a team before returning the ball.
Serving out of order.
Interference with opponent's play.

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Take this quiz to learn about the origins and development of volleyball, from its invention by William G. Morgan to its growth as a popular sport. Discover how the game evolved over time, including changes to the rules and equipment. Test your knowledge of volleyball's rich history!