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William G. Morgan created a new game that was called Mintonette at the time. The game was like a combination of tennis and handball.
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The first game of volleyball was played at Springfield college
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The special ball was designed for the sport.
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In the Philippines, an offensive style of passing the ball and "set and spike" were introduced.
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The three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted.
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The first YMCA national championships were held in Brooklyn, NY. Twenty Seven teams were represented.
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the first two-man beach game was played.
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national volleyball referees were approved and recognized.
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World Championships were held in Prague, Czechoslovakia.
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Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo
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U.S. National Women’s team began a year-round training regime in Pasadena, Texas
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U.S. won their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The men won the gold, and the women the silver.
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World League was created.
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two-person beach volleyball became an Olympic sport.
