1. What sports did Morgan got the idea in order to create the game volleyball?2.

How was the game

called volleyball? Why?

• basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball

2. How was the game called volleyball? Why?

•During a demonstration game, Alfred Halsted remarked to Morgan that the players seemed to be
volleying the ball back and forth over the net, and perhaps “volleyball” would be a more descriptive
name for the sport

3. What is the objective of the game?

•The objective of the game is to send the ball regularly over the net to the opposing team in an effort to
ground the ball on their side of the court.

4. Where and when was the creation of the game volleyball?

• Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, physical director of the Young Men's
Christian Association (YMCA) in Holyoke, Massachusetts
5. One reason why volleyball was created?

 Morgan created the game for his classes of businessmen which would demand less physical
contact than basketball.

6. How was the game played after the invention/creation?

• Volleyball was first played indoors, but it was brought out to the

beach sometime in the 1920's.

7. What is AVP stands for?

•Association of Volleyball Professionals