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Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan. Originally called 'Mintonette', it was created as a blend of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball. The first game was played at Springfield College.

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Volleyball became an official Olympic sport in 1964 during the Tokyo games. Both men and women's volleyball has since become a quintessential part of the Summer Olympics.

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The game of volleyball has undergone many changes since 1895. Key evolutions include the introduction of the three-hit rule, the spike, and rally scoring. These changes have increased the game's pace and spectator appeal.

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A volleyball game is played between two teams of six players each. The objective is to send the ball over the net and to ground it on the opponent’s court, while preventing the same effort by the opponent. Teams are allowed up to three successive contacts to return the ball.

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Modern volleyball uses rally scoring, where a point is scored on every serve, regardless of which team served. Games are typically played to 25 points, and a team must win by at least 2 points. Matches are usually best-of-five sets.

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Each team has specific player positions: Setter, Outside Hitter, Opposite, Middle Blocker, Libero, and Defensive Specialist. Each position has unique responsibilities that contribute to the overall team strategy.

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There are several professional volleyball leagues around the world, such as the AVP in the USA and the FIVB internationally. These leagues host numerous tournaments and showcase some of the best talents in the sport.

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The most recent Summer Olympics showcased incredible volleyball matches, with notable performances from Team USA, Brazil, and China. Catch the highlights and replays on the official Olympic website.

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Technology is shaping the future of volleyball. Innovations like the video challenge system help referees make accurate calls, and advanced training equipment is improving player performance.