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Creation of volleyball
Volleyball was first called, "mintonette", and was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan. This is significant to the sport because if this never happened the sport wouldn't even exist. http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-volleyball.htm -
New Offensive Style
It was created in the Philippines. It was an offensive style of passing the ball in a high arc to be set up by another player then struck down by another player. This was important because that is how most points on the volleyball court are scored. Also hitting a ball down is one of the things about volleyball that is so fun to watch and participate in and that was what was created. http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-volleyball.htm -
New Rules
Three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted. This is significant because this makes the game more controlled and with the three hit limit it makes the game quicker and also harder. The point of a sport is to win, follow the rules, and be good at it. Players are looked at for how they can play on a court and how good it is so making the game more difficult and organized makes the players look better and have more fun (the fun part is my opinion). http://www.athleticscholarshi -
Olympics
Volleyball came into the Olympics in 1964 in Paris. This is important in the progression of volleyball because it was a step, volleyball would be more watched, well known, and respected. More people saw it on TV, which lead to the possibility of more people wanting to play. Volleyball got more popular. http://nbcolympics.com/sport/volleyball/ -
USVBA
The USVBA (United States Volleyball Association) was formed in 1928. They created standard rules for tournament play and also games in general. This is important because you cannot just have a free for all on the court, there has to be regulations so no team has an advantage and it is fair. http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-volleyball.htm -
Beach Volleyball
The first actual game played in sand by a two men teams. It was not just for fun with families playing against each other. This happened in Santa Monica, California. This is not when playing volleyball on sand was invented it is just when it got turned into a competitive sport. This is important because this is showing that volleyball is evolving and becoming part of the beach setting too. This was also a turning point for a new sport, Beach Volleyball.
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FIVB
The FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball) was founded when representatives of 14 countries (including the USA) met in Paris. The headquarters were established in Paris, where they remained for the first 37 years. This is important because the FIVB is responsible for current rules and regulations. They control almost everything volleyball and they do a lot of work for the sport. They also set up and organize important tournaments, games, ect. for volleyball. http://www.fivb.org/EN/FIVB/F -
Internationl Beach Volleyball
The first international Beach Volleyball exhibition in Rio de Janeiro is held with 5,000 spectators. This is significant because it shpws that sand volleyball is being reconigzed everywhere and now it's another sport that the world can join together and play. http://www.bvbinfo.com/history.asp -
World League
The World League was created. It is where many countries play each other in a tournament style. Volleyball is mainly seen as a women's sport and the World League is important becase it put more volleyball more into a men's light. http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-volleyball.htm -
Beach Volleyball Department
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) sets up a Beach Volleyball Department. This is important because now it seems that it is really seen as it's own thing outisde of indoor volleyball and now there is a seperate department for developing and improving rules and regualations for beach volleyball. http://www.bvbinfo.com/history.asp
