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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VolleyballVolleyball - Wikipedia

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   Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules. It has been a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games since Tokyo 1964.

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     A competitive women's volleyball match. The ball is a blur...

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   • Volleyball (ball)

     A volleyball is a ball used to play indoor volleyball, beach...

2. www.britannica.com › sports › volleyballVolleyball | Definition, History, Rules, Positions, Court ...

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   May 6, 2024 · Learn about volleyball, a sport invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan and played by two teams of six players on a side. Find out the history, rules, positions, court, and facts of volleyball and beach volleyball.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

3. olympics.com › en › newsHistory of volleyball: From origins to the Olympics

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   Learn how volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 as a less strenuous alternative to basketball, and how it became an Olympic sport in 1964. Discover the origins, rules, events and achievements of volleyball around the world.

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4. www.fivb.com › en › volleyballHistory - Volleyball

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   Learn how volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895 and how it became one of the biggest international sports. Discover the origins, rules, and global development of volleyball from the YMCA to the Olympic Games.

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7. www.wikiwand.com › en › VolleyballVolleyball - Wikiwand

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   Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules. It has been a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games since Tokyo 1964.

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   Where did volleyball come from?

   • Originally called mintonette, the origin of volleyball can be traced back to 1895 in Massachusetts, USA. It was created by American William G. Morgan. For a sport that has been around for over a century, the origin of volleyball traces its roots to a rather humble beginning.

   History of volleyball: From origins to the Olympics

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   What is a beach volleyball?

   • They are produced in two variations: a youth version, slightly smaller and lighter than adult volleyballs, and a heavier "medicine ball" type designed for setters to enhance finger strength. Beach volleyballs are slightly larger than standard indoor balls, featuring a coarser external texture and lower internal pressure.

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   When was volleyball introduced to Europe?

   • Volleyball was introduced into Europe by American troops during World War I, when national organizations were formed. The Fédération Internationale de Volley Ball (FIVB) was organized in Paris in 1947 and moved to Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1984.

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   What are some games related to volleyball?

   • Some games related to volleyball include: Crossnet: a four-way volleyball game, combining volleyball and foursquare. 9-man: A variant invented by Chinese immigrants to the United States in the 1930s. 9-man is still played in Asian countries and North America, being recognized for its historic and cultural significance.

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