Volleyball 9.0

Volleyball

By tmcgowen
  • William G. Morgan invents the game volleyball

    William G. Morgan invents the game volleyball

    In 1900, in the Phillipines and offensive style of passing the ball in a high trajectory to be struck by another player (the set and the spike were introduced.
  • A special ball was designed for the sport

    A special ball was designed for the sport

    This sport was combined between basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball.
  • The game was changed from 21 points to just 15

    The game was changed from 21 points to just 15

    To make it easier, they changed the game form having to score 21 point to only 15.
  • Three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted

    Three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted

    only three hits per side were allowed. such as a pass, set, and spike.
  • The first two-man beach game was held

    The first two-man beach game was held

    Men could now play in a sport that didn't involve them necessarily getting hurt
  • The sport was introduced into the Olympics in Tokyo

    The sport was introduced into the Olympics in Tokyo

    Volleyball was now an Olympic sport for women and men to compete in in Tokyo.
  • The World League was created

    The World League was created

    Volleyball was now in the world league and it is now a very popular sport that everyone loves to play or participate in.