This document provides an overview and history of volleyball. It summarizes that volleyball was invented in 1895 by Dr. William G. Morgan. It originally started as a recreational pastime called Mintonette before being renamed volleyball. The international governing body is the Federation International VolleyBall (FIVB) and the governing body in the Philippines is the Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF). The document also outlines the facilities, equipment, and key skills involved in volleyball like serving, passing, receiving, blocking, setting, and spiking.