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Invetion of Volleyball
Volleyball was inveted in 1895 by William G. Morgan. -
First game of volleyball
The first game of volleyball was played at Springfeild college. -
Ball design
A ball was designed for the sport. -
An offensive strategy was introduced
In the Philippines, an offensive style of passing the ball in a high up in the air to be hit by another player with the set or spike were introduced. -
Change of scoring.
The amount of points went from 21 to 15 for a game. -
Rule addition
Three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted. -
First national championships
The first YMCA national championships were held in NY. There were 27 teams and 11 states represented. -
Beach volleyball
The first two-person beach volleyball game was played. -
Referees.
The approval and recognition of national volleyball referees. -
Beach Volleyball Tournament
The first two-man beach tournament was held. -
World Championships
The initial World Championships were held in Prague. -
Olympics
Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo. -
Olympic Medals
The US won their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The Men won the Gold, and the Women the Silver. -
the Women’s Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed.
the Women’s Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed. -
Gold Again.
the US Men repeated the Gold in the Olympics in Korea. -
The World League was created.
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Volleyball turns 100.
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Beach Volleyball and the Olympics.
2-person beach volleyball became an Olympic Sport. -
London Olympics
United States earned a silver medal in Women's Volleyball.
