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In 1900, Spalding started to produce a special ball, which was designed specifically for the sport – A volleyball. [12] In 1920, new rules were instigated which included the three hits per side and the back row attack rules. [13] In 1964, at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Volleyball was introduced to the Olympics. [12]
Man with glasses. A woman with glasses. Glasses, also known as eyeglasses or spectacles, are vision eyewear with clear or tinted lenses mounted in a frame that holds them in front of a person's eyes, typically utilizing a bridge over the nose and hinged arms, known as temples or temple pieces, that rest over the ears for support.
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) was founded to honor extraordinary players, coaches, officials, and leaders who have made significant contributions to the game of volleyball. The Hall of Fame is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at the local YMCA. [1]
The three standard volleyball formations are known as "4–2", "6–2" and "5–1", which refers to the number of hitters and setters respectively. 4–2 is a basic formation used only in beginners' play, while 5–1 is by far the most common formation in high-level play.
1895 - William G. Morgan invented volleyball; 1947 - The FIVB (Fédération International de Volley-Ball) is founded; 1949 - Prague, First Men's World Championship; 1952 - Moscow, First Women's World Championship; 1953 - First Canadian Championship; 1959 - Canadian Men's National Volleyball Team first participates in International Competition ...
Pages in category "Volleyball by year" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 2013 in volleyball;
Texts began pouring in informing the volleyball players that their school had just announced it intended to proceed with a scheduled match against San Jose State on Oct. 26.
One of the main goals of the 1947 Congress was achieved two years later with the establishment of the first international major volleyball event, the World Championship. In 1952, a women's version of the tournament was also introduced. In 1964, the IOC endorsed the addition of volleyball to the Olympic programme. By this time, the number of ...