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Volleyball was Invented
William G. Morgan created a new game that was called Mintonette at the time. The game was like a combination of tennis and handball. -
The first game of Volleyball
The first game of volleyball was played at Springfield college -
The ball
The special ball was designed for the sport. -
Set and Spike
In the Philippines, an offensive style of passing the ball and "set and spike" were introduced. -
3 Hits Per Side
The three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted. -
National Championships
The first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY. Twenty Seven teams were represented. -
First Beach Game
the first two-man beach game was played. -
Referees Were Approved
national volleyball referees were approved and recognized. -
World Championships
World Championships were held in Prague, Czechoslovakia. -
Olympic Games
Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo -
Women's Year-round Training
U.S. National Women’s team began a year-round training regime in Pasadena, Texas -
Olympics in Los Angeles
U.S. won their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The men won the gold, and the women the silver. -
World League was created
World League was created. -
Two-person Beach Volleyball became an Olympic sport.
two-person beach volleyball became an Olympic sport.
