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Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan who was a YMCA instructor in Holyoke, Massachusettes.
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The first "volleyball" game was played at Springfield College in Massachusettes.
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A special form of ball was created to play volleyball.
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The offensive skills of setting and spiking originated in the Phillipines.
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Three hits per side and back row attacks were instituted.
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USVA was created to set standard rules for tournament play.
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The first two man beach game was played.
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National volleyball referees were approved.
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The FIVB was founded.
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It took 18 years after the first beach game was played before the first beach tournament was held.
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Volleyball entered into the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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These women started their year round training in Pasadena, Texas.
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The mens team begain their year round training in Dayton, Ohio.
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AVP was formed.
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The Olympic games were held in Los Angeles.
Men took home the gold medal and the women took home the silver. -
WPVA was formed.
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The World League was created.
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2-person beach volleyball entered into the Olympics.
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Kerri Walsh and Misty Mae were the dream team of Volleyball. Unstopable, winning three Olympiads and losing only 1 of 43 sets. No woman had ever won three Olympic beach volleyball medals of any kind.
