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Who is credited with inventing volleyball?
Who is credited with inventing volleyball?
Where was volleyball invented?
Where was volleyball invented?
When was volleyball invented?
When was volleyball invented?
In which year was the game of volleyball, originally known as 'Mintonette,' introduced at the YMCA in Holyoke?
In which year was the game of volleyball, originally known as 'Mintonette,' introduced at the YMCA in Holyoke?
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What was the height of the net when volleyball was initially played?
What was the height of the net when volleyball was initially played?
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When was the first official ball specifically designed for volleyball introduced?
When was the first official ball specifically designed for volleyball introduced?
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When did volleyball make its Olympic debut?
When did volleyball make its Olympic debut?
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When was the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) founded?
When was the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) founded?
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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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Test your knowledge of volleyball history, rules, and famous players in this volleyball trivia quiz! See how much you know about the sport invented in the late 19th century by William G. Morgan.
