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n. 1. A game played by two teams on a rectangular court divided by a high net, in which each team, using up to three hits per effort to return the ball, tries to drive the ball over the net onto the ground on the opposing team's side. 2. The inflated, spherical ball used in this game. vol′ley·ball′er n.
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Oct 5, 2023 · While volleyball's original name, "Mintonette," may be a lesser-known fact, it's a compelling piece of the sport's heritage that underscores its evolution from a YMCA invention to a globally cherished game.
Feb 5, 2023 · Morgan introduced the sport -- called mintonette, the original name of volleyball -- at the YMCA Physical Director's Conference a year later at Springfield College, Massachusetts.
From the very beginning, Mintonette was designed to be played indoor and outdoor, but the rules and technique were very much different than what we can see today.
Jan 30, 2016 · Mintonette, the game eventually called volleyball, was the brainchild of a man who happened to be friends with the man who invented basketball. James Naismith and William Morgan were teammates on the football team in 1892 at the YMCA International Training School (later renamed Springfield College).
Oct 2, 2012 · The greatest mystery presenter in volleyball. Mintonette as it was originally called was the name given to the sport founded by William G Morgan that later became volley ball and today is known as volleyball.
Mar 12, 2024 · ⏳ Origins and Evolution: Volleyball, invented by William G. Morgan in 1895, was initially called “Mintonette” and emerged as a less intense alternative to basketball. The game evolved through rule changes, including the introduction of the three-hit rule and the shift to modern scoring methods.
