What was volleyball originally called?
Mintonette
What other game was it very similar to?
Badminton
What was the main difference between it and the game it became?
They tossed the ball instead of hitting it.
Did it stay in its original country?
No
How many countries did it spread to?
unknown
Who was it created for?
Middle aged men.
Did it remain popular for that age group?
Yes
When did the rules evolve to what we consider as volleyball today?
unknown
Do some schools have volleyball teams?
Yes
What sport inspired volleyball?
Basketball
Who created that sport?
James Naismith
What was his nationality?
Canadian
Who created volleyball?
William G. Morgan
What was his nationality?
unknown
When did he meet Naismith?
1895
What did they talk about?
unknown
What was one of his primary objective in making the game?
Making a game that older men could play.
Is it difficult to start playing?
No