Volleyball
Invented in 1895
• Named it "mintonette"
• Didn't catch on as fast as basketball did
• William wanted to make a sport for men that didn't involve as much running as basketball
Volleyball Shoot
VolleyballShoot by Rafal Khaled
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William G. Morgan
WIlliam was the inventor of volleyball.
WilliamG.Morgan by Markus
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Beach Volleyball - Bondi Beach
Beach volleyball came a little after volleyball but it spread just as quick internationally.
BeachVolleyball-BondiBeach by Newtown Graffiti
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MVP
This is a volleyball trophy, volleyball held the first ever championship game.
MVP by Zorro 2212
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Facts
- Volleyball held the first championship games in 1949
- Became an olympic sport in 1964
- Beach volleyball was invented in 1930
- Volleyball tourneys were started in 1928