Volleyball History

Why was volleyball invented?

for businessmen to play

When was volleyball invented?

1895

When was the official volleyball designed?

1900

When were the set and spike introduced?

1916

When was the USVA formed?

1928

When was volleyball played in the Olympics?

1964

When was volleyball 100 years old?

1995

How much do you win by in volleyball?

2 points

How wide is the court?

30 feet

What is the game played to in college?

30 points

How high was the net in 1895?

6 feet, 6 inches

How long is the court?

60 feet

How high is the boys net?

7 feet, 11 inches, and 5/8 inch

How high is the girl's net?

7 feet, 4 inches, and 1/8 inch

When was the first game played?

July 7, 1896

What is the goal for every possession?

Pass, set, hit

Where was the first game played?

Springfield College

Where was the first volleyball Olympics?

Tokyo

Who invented volleyball?

William Morgan

Where was it invented?

YMCAA, Holyoke, MA

What did volleyball blend?

basketball, handball, baseball, and tennis

Where were the set and spike introduced?

the Phillipines