Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan as a less physically demanding alternative to basketball. The first game was played at Springfield College in Massachusetts using a tennis net and volleying a ball back and forth. Over the following decades, rules and equipment evolved, and volleyball grew into an international sport played at both the Olympic and professional levels. Key developments included the introduction of spiking in the Philippines in 1916, establishment of the US Volleyball Association in 1928, and inclusion of beach volleyball at the Olympics in 1996.

1. volleyballJenna OttenMarch 21 & 23, 2011

2. History1895, William G. MorganInstructor (YMCA) in Holyoke, MassachusettsElements basketball, baseball, tennis, and handballCreate game for his classes businessmanDemand less physical contact than basketballAt the time called Mintonette

3. History ContinuedBorrowed the net from tennisRaised 6’ 6” above floorPlayers seemed to be volleying back and forth“volleyball” would be more descriptive nameJuly 7, 1896 at Springfield CollegeFirst game of “volleyball” was played

4. History continued1900 special ball designed1916 Philippines (set and spike) introduced1917 game changed 21-15 points1920 three hits per side1928 USVBA, now USA Volleyball formed1930s first two man beach volleyball game

5. History Continued1934 approved national volleyball referees1948 first two-man beach tournament1949 World Championships held Prague, Czechoslovakia1964 introduced the Olympic Games in Tokyo1983 association of volleyball professionals formed1986 Women’s Professional Volleyball Association formed

6. History Continued1988 U.S. men repeat Gold Olympics1990 World League created1995 volleyball 100 years old1996 2-person beach volleyball Olympic sport2002 beach dimension reduced to 8mx8m2007 championship match lasts 1:41

7. RulesNet height for girl 13-18 7’ 4 1/8’’18x9m playing court2” wide for all linesService zone 29’6” wideNo double hittingBlock touch is not a hit

8. Rules ContinuedBall “in” court and boundary linesBall can touch the bodyThree hits per sideA scoreboard visible to everyoneBraces are allowed in original stateSets go to 25 points

9. FactsTennis net was 6’ 6”Spalding and Bros first actual volleyballForearm pass integrated the 1940sVolleyball Hall of Frame- Holyoke, MassachusettsAlfred Halsted renamed the sportFun to play (My fact)

10. The best sport ever!Playing since the third gradeMe and my sister playPhysical demandingFun to watch anytime Favorite volleyball team NebraskaFavorite volleyball player Sarah Pavan

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15. Referenceshttp://www.volleyball.com/volleyball_history.aspxhttp://www.volleyballdrills.org/volleyball_facts/volleyball_facts.htmlUSA Volleyball Regulations. Domestic Competition. 2008-2009

16. VolleyballJenna OttenMarch 21 & 23, 2011