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Brazilian men's volleyball team celebrates their victory over France at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Volleyball

Volleyball is a fun and exciting team sport where players work together to send a ball over a net. It is played by two teams, and the goal is to hit the ball onto the other team’s side. Volleyball is enjoyed all around the world and is even part of the Summer Olympic Games!

The sport was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, a teacher at a YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He created it as a calmer game compared to basketball. At first, it was called “mintonette,” but people noticed the ball was volleyed back and forth a lot, so they renamed it volleyball.

Volleyball is played on a court split by a net. Each team has six players, and they take turns sending the ball over the net. The other team must return the ball within three touches. Points are scored when the ball lands on the other team’s side or when the other team makes a mistake.

There are many fun ways to play volleyball! One popular version is beach volleyball, played on sand with just two players per team. Volleyball can also be played sitting down, called sitting volleyball, which is part of the Paralympic Games.

Volleyball is loved for its teamwork and excitement. Players practice different skills like serving, passing, setting, and spiking to become better. Whether you play on a court or at the beach, volleyball is a great way to have fun and stay active!

Images

Portrait of William G. Morgan, the inventor of volleyball.
Serbian volleyball players block the ball against Chinese players during an international match.
Japanese American women enjoy a volleyball game at Manzanar during the 1940s.
A volleyball match between TSV Unterhaching and VfB Friedrichshafen in Munich, Germany, taken during a pre-season practice game in 2012.
Buddhist monks enjoy a game of volleyball in Sikkim, India.
A table used to keep score during volleyball games.
Athletes performing a jump serve in a volleyball match during the World League game between Germany and Japan in Stuttgart, 2011.
Female volleyball players practicing an outdoor match, showcasing proper sportsmanship and teamwork.
A female volleyball player in action, performing a jump set during a game.
Spain's Israel Rodríguez spikes the ball during an international volleyball match against Portugal.
Volleyball players diving to make a save during an outdoor match.
The U.S. Women's Volleyball team huddles together during a match at the Military World Games in 2007.
Italian and Russian volleyball teams competing at the European Championships in Rome.

Related articles

Team sport
Summer Olympic Games
William G. Morgan
YMCA
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Basketball

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