How Was Volleyball Invented: Uncovering the Game’s Origins
How Was Volleyball Invented? Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan as a less strenuous alternative to basketball for older members of the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Looking to create a game that combined elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball, Morgan designed the sport to be played indoors and called it “Mintonette.” … Read more