Term Papers on History Of Volleyball

Term Paper Title	History Of Volleyball
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History of Volleyball

Volleyball originally was "mintonette" by YMCA director William C. Morgan the man credited with in
inventing volleyball in 1895.  The game was developed for people who found it difficult to play the sport of
basketball.  Volleyball involved learning only few skills instead of the many required by basketball.  The
name was changed to "Volleyball" in 1896 by Alfred T. Halstead.  Adding the skill of spiking which was
developed in the Philippines has made the game more difficult over the years.  It is a great sport because it
could be played on many surfaces, and it doesn't cost much money, not much equipment is needed, such as
in a game like football or hockey.
Volleyball quickly became a serious sport, instead of popular fun, which it used to be.  People of all ages
can play and requires minimum preparation or equipment.  It has caught popularity with the exposure it has
received from the Olympics and televised tournaments.  Today people who just want to have some fun or
get a little exercise still play volleyball.  But volleyball also developed into a sport that if played for
competition would need conditioning, training and a lot of skill.  It has grown from the few that used to
play it at the YMCA to the 90,000 who play in professional tournaments, and the 2.8 million who play it at
an organized level.
Volleyball has also grown into a popular sport by the addition of indoor and outdoor games.  Beach
volleyball was started 12 years ago.  It has mad volleyball greater than ever, especially in climates such as
California and Florida.  Beach volleyball is more difficult than indoor volleyball.  "Jumping and running
are much more...

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