History of Volleyball

Introduction

• Overview of the lecture: History of Volleyball
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Origins

• Year of Invention: 1895
• Inventor: William G. Morgan (Professor of Physical Education)
• Original Name: Mint a Net (later changed to Volleyball)

Early Developments

• Inspiration for the Net: Similar to tennis but with a higher net
• Volleyball Design:
  • Larger than a tennis ball
  • Lighter than a basketball
  • Created a light leather ball that could easily be thrown over the net

Rules and Structure

• 1912: Established team size of 6 players (same as today)
• Rotation System: Introduced for servers

Scoring System

• 1916 Changes:
  • Scoring format changed to resemble today's system
  • Maximum points changed from 21 to 15
  • Introduction of sets: best of three sets to win a match

Global Spread

• 1915: Volleyball introduced to France by American soldiers during WWI
• Spread to Eastern Europe due to popularity of indoor games in cold climates

Rules Modifications

• 1920 Changes:
  • Teams allowed a maximum of three hits
  • Blocking rules were first codified in 1948

Olympic Inclusion

• 1964: Volleyball became an official Olympic sport at the Tokyo Olympics
• Standardization of international rules

Modern Regulations

• 1994 Changes:
  • Allowed players to use any body part, including feet, to hit the ball
• 1998 Changes:
  • Introduction of the rally point system with 25 points (no advantage)
  • 15-point tiebreak set
  • Introduction of the libero player role
  • Greater freedom for coaches to give instructions

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