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Volleyball History
In 1900, a special ball was designed for the sport.
In 1916, in the Philippines, an offensive style of passing the ball in a high trajectory to be struck by another player (the set and spike) were introduced.
In 1917, the game was changed from 21 to 15 points.
In 1920, three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted.
In 1930, the first two-man beach game was played.
In 1934, the approval and recognition of national volleyball referees.
In 1947, the Federation Internationale De Volley-Ball (FIVB) was founded.
In 1948, the first two-man beach tournament was held.
In 1949, the initial World Championships were held in Prague, Czechoslovakia.
In 1964, Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
In 1974, the World Championships in Mexico were telecast in Japan.
In 1987, the FIVB added a Beach Volleyball World Championship Series.
In 1990, the World League was created.
In 1995, the sport of Volleyball was 100 years old!
In 1996, 2-person beach volleyball was added to the Olympics
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