What information can you find about the origin of volleyball? What sport was volleyball derived from?
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The question is asking for information related to volleyball, including the types of hits, faults, referee responsibilities, origins of the game, and specifics about scoring. It also prompts a discussion about key concepts that were covered in class, indicating a focus on understanding volleyball both theoretically and practically.
Answer
Volleyball was derived from basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball.
Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan and was originally called mintonette. It was designed as a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball.
Answer for screen readers
Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan and was originally called mintonette. It was designed as a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball.
More Information
Volleyball, originally called mintonette, incorporated elements from multiple sports to create a new, less physically intense indoor game suitable for older YMCA gym members.
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Sources
- History of volleyball: From origins to the Olympics - olympics.com
- History of Volleyball – NCVA - ncva.com
- Volleyball - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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