Origin:

The sport of Volleyball was initially created in 1895 by William G. Morgan, in Massachusetts. Businessmen found the new sport of basketball too vigorous so volleyball was designed to accommodate that and a totally different sport was invented. Volleyball was originally called “mintonette” by the creator. But due to the volleying nature of the sport, a professor at Springfield College in Massachusetts introduced the name of volleyball.

 Key Events:

• In 1900, a unique ball was specifically made for the sport.
• In 1916, the set and spike was introduced in the Philippines an offensive method to score points.
• In 1920, attack rules were introduced along with 3 hits per side and back row hits.
• In 1928, the U.S open was introduced for Volleyball, along with national tournaments.
• In 1930, the first two-man beach volleyball game was played.
• In 1948, the first two-man beach volleyball tournament was played.
• In 1964, volleyball was played in the Olympics, in Korea.