Who invented volleyball?

William G. Morgan [1870-1942] was born in New York, USA. He is the Sports Director of the Young Christian Association [YMCA].

Why was volleyball invented?

Mr. Morgan has been looking for a more violent and intense game than basketball [the new sport that was popular at the time], suitable for the elderly.

Where is the volleyball invention?

Holyoke [Massachusetts, USA]

How was volleyball invented?

Through experiments based on Mr. Morgan's own experience and training methods. The idea of ​​the network was borrowed from the tennis match. The net was raised to a height slightly higher than the average person [6 feet 6 inches or 1.98 meters]. The company, A.G. Spaldings and Bros. were commissioned to make a ball with a rubber inner tube and a leather cover with a circumference of 25 to 27 inches [63.5 to 68.6 cm and a weight of 9 to 12 ounces [252 to 336 grams]].

How did the name of the volleyball come about?

Volleyball was originally named Mintonette. but,……

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