Volleyball Trivia

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Who is credited with inventing volleyball?

  • William G. Morgan (correct)
  • Henry J. Miller
  • George S. Thompson
  • Thomas E. Johnson

Where was volleyball invented?

  • Holyoke, United States (correct)
  • Berlin, Germany
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Paris, France

When was volleyball invented?

  • Early 20th century
  • Late 20th century
  • Mid 19th century
  • Late 19th century (correct)

In which year was the game of volleyball, originally known as 'Mintonette,' introduced at the YMCA in Holyoke?

<p>1895 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the height of the net when volleyball was initially played?

<p>Six feet and six inches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first official ball specifically designed for volleyball introduced?

<p>1900 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did volleyball make its Olympic debut?

<p>1964 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) founded?

<p>1947 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Volleyball History

  • Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan.
  • Volleyball was invented in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Volleyball was invented in 1895.

Volleyball Development

  • The game of volleyball, originally known as 'Mintonette,' was introduced at the YMCA in Holyoke in 1896.
  • The initial height of the net when volleyball was initially played was 6 feet 6 inches.

Volleyball Evolution

  • The first official ball specifically designed for volleyball was introduced in 1900.
  • Volleyball made its Olympic debut in 1964 at the Tokyo Olympics.

International Governance

  • The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) was founded in 1947.

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