Questions and Answers
When was the USVBA (United States Volleyball Association) formed?
1928
In which year were the first 2-man beach volleyball game played?
1965
When did professional players unite under the AVP (American Volleyball Professionals)?
1983
During which Olympics did American men and women take gold and silver medals in indoor volleyball competition?
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How many volleyball players are there worldwide, according to the text?
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Who is credited with inventing volleyball?
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Which elements were blended by William G. Morgan to create volleyball?
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When was the first official game of 'volleyball' played?
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What was the original name for volleyball when it was invented?
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In what year did the offensive setting and spiking style first appear in volleyball?
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What did someone suggest as a more descriptive name for the sport when watching a demonstration game?
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Study Notes
History of Volleyball
- The United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) was formed in 1928.
Origin of Volleyball
- Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895.
- Morgan blended elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball to create volleyball.
Early Volleyball
- The first official game of "volleyball" was played on July 7, 1896.
- The original name for volleyball was "Mintonette".
- Alfred S. Halstead suggested the name "volleyball" while watching a demonstration game.
Beach Volleyball
- The first 2-man beach volleyball game was played in 1930.
Professional Volleyball
- Professional players united under the American Volleyball Professionals (AVP) in 1983.
Olympic Volleyball
- During the 1984 Olympics, American men and women took gold and silver medals in indoor volleyball competition.
Volleyball Today
- There are approximately 900 million volleyball players worldwide.
- The offensive setting and spiking style first appeared in volleyball in the 1960s.
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