Topic 3: Volleyball History Flashcards
** Who invented volleyball and when?**
Volleyball was invented in** 1895 **by William G. Morgan, a physical education director at the YMCA in the United States
Why did William G. Morgan create volleyball?
He wanted to create a** low-contact alternative to basketball **that could be played by both young people and adults, indoors or outdoors.
What was the original name of volleyball?
Originally, volleyball was called “mintonette.”
How was “mintonette” different from modern volleyball?
✔ Smaller court
✔ Heavier ball
✔ Lower net
✔ More players
✔ Unlimited touches per team
** How did volleyball get its name?**
Alfred Halstead observed that the ball was **hit before touching the ground **(“volley”) and proposed the name “volley ball.” In 1952, the name was officially changed to “volleyball.”
What major rule changes were introduced in 1912?
✔ Court dimensions were standardized
✔ Ball size was fixed
✔ Teams were limited to six players
✔ Rotation of the serve was introduced
What is the “Libero” player in volleyball?
The Libero is a specialized defensive player who wears a different jersey and cannot attack, serve, or rotate to the front row.
What scoring rule was eliminated in volleyball?
The rule that required a team to be in possession of the serve to score a point was eliminated. Now, **rally scoring is used, **meaning points can be scored on every play.
What body parts are now allowed to touch the ball?
Players can now legally touch the ball with any part of the body, including the feet.
What change was made to the serve rule?
A serve is now allowed to touch the net as long as it still **crosses into the opponent’s court **and remains in play.
