Volleyball:

The game of volleyball, originally called

mignonette, was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan. He was a physical

education director with the YMCA at Holyoke, Massachusetts. Mostly inspired by

sports like tennis, and handball, William designed mignonette as an indoor

sport to be played by any number of players. The first exhibition match was

played in 1896. At this time, most of the basic rules were established, but as

the game gained popularity, the rules evolved and due to the volleying nature

of the ball, it spread with the name of volleyball.

The USVBA (United States Volleyball

Association) was formed in 1928. During the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, American

men and women took gold and silver medals in indoor volleyball competitions. In

1996, the two-men beach volleyball was introduced officially to the Olympics.

Volleyball is also a sport at the Paralympics managed by the World Organization

Volleyball for Disabled.

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12 – What was the common point between James

Naismith and William G. Morgan ?

13 – How many players composed a team of

mignonette ?