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The history of volleyball. The history of volleyball began in Massachusetts, USA, in 1895. Its inventor was William G. Morgan, professor of physical education. The original name of volleyball.
The original name of volleyball was, mint a net, but the name volleyball was soon adopted. The net in the history of volleyball. William Morgan got his inspiration from tennis regarding the idea of a net sport.
However, with the net positioned higher than the tennis net. History of the volleyball ball. The volleyball had to be somewhat bigger than a tennis ball but lighter than a basketball.
A light leather ball that could be easily thrown over the net was then created. History of the volleyball rules. In 1912, the number of players in a volleyball team was six, which is the same as the current number. The rotation system of the servers was also implemented concurrently. Volleyball scoring system.
In 1916, the scoring system changed to a format that resembles today's scoring system. The maximum number of points changed from 21 to 15 points and the sets were first introduced. The winner was determined as the best of three, meaning that two sets were required in order to win a match. Volleyball reaches Europe. In 1915, Volleyball reached the French beaches brought by American soldiers who fought in the First World War.
Volleyball spread especially through Eastern Europe where the indoor games are popular due to the very cold climate. Limit on the number of hits and blocking rules. In 1920, there was a great modification in the rules of volleyball. It was established that each team was allowed to touch the ball a maximum of three times.
The first attempts at blocking happened even before they were identified and recognized by the rules. Only in 1948 blocking was codified into the rules. Volleyball became an Olympic sport. Volleyball became an official Olympic sport in Tokyo, 1964, the same year in which the rules of the international volleyball were standardized.
Playing with the feet. In 1994, new regulations were approved to be introduced in the 1st of January 1995. Among them, the ball might be hit with any body part, including the feet. New rules in 1998. Rally point system of 25 points, without advantage, and 15-point tiebreak set.
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