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Volley ball was invented in 1895 by a man named William G. Morgan. The original name for the sport was "Mintonette", but a year later, in 1896, it got changed to Volleyball. And in 1916, over 2 decades later, the rules were established for this sport. -
The main positions in volleyball are Setter, Outside Hitter, Opposite Hitter, Middle Blocker, and Libero, with Defensive and Serving Specialists as other roles Volleyball positions were made in the early 1920's, over 2 decades after the sport was invented. In 1998, Libero was finally introduced. Now a whole century after the game was introduced. -
Volleyball clothing should be lightweight. With players usually wearing spandex shorts for women, and athletic shorts for men. Along with lightweight shoes. -
Volleyball has changed through rules, techniques, equipment, and positions to become faster and more athletic! Volleyball became a medal sport in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for both men and women. The libero position was introduced in 1998, adding a defensive specialist to teams. -
The play starts when the ball gets served over the net to the other team. The opposing team has three hits to get it back over the net, otherwise the other team gets a point. If the ball goes out of bounds, a player its hit twice, or the ball hits the floor at all. Its a point to the opposite team.