HISTÓRIA DO VOLEIBOL COMPLETA

Summary

This video delves into the fascinating history and evolution of volleyball, tracing its origins back to 1895 in Massachusetts, USA. Created by William George Morgan, the sport was initially designed for minimal physical contact and to be played by older individuals. The script highlights key milestones, including the introduction of the three-touch rule, the rise of beach volleyball, and volleyball's Olympic debut. It also touches on the sport’s global popularity, particularly in Brazil, and its cultural impact, even inspiring anime. Viewers are invited to learn more about volleyball's journey and to explore related content on the channel.

Takeaways

• 😀 Volleyball is one of the most popular sports worldwide, with athletes often treated like celebrities due to the passion it generates.
• 😀 In Brazil, volleyball is the second most popular sport, after football, and Brazil is known as a global powerhouse in volleyball.
• 😀 Volleyball was created in 1895 by William George Morgan in Massachusetts at the YMCA, with the intention of creating a low-contact sport for older individuals.
• 😀 The original name of the sport was 'minonette,' and its early rules were very different from today's game, including a lower net height and smaller court.
• 😀 In the beginning, there were no limits on the number of players or touches, and players could retry a serve if it was a fault.
• 😀 The net used in volleyball was inspired by tennis nets, and the first volleyball was made using a basketball air chamber.
• 😀 The name 'volleyball' came from the tennis term 'volée,' meaning to hit the ball without it touching the ground.
• 😀 In 1920, the three-touch rule for teams was introduced, a key development in the evolution of the game.
• 😀 Volleyball became popular in Europe after American soldiers played the sport during World War I, and it spread to South America, with the first game in Peru and Brazil in 1915.
• 😀 The sport was introduced into the Olympic Games in 1964 in Tokyo, and beach volleyball was added to the Olympics in 1996.
• 😀 In 1998, the position of 'libero' was created, allowing players to specialize in defense and ball reception, adding a new tactical layer to the sport.

Q & A

Who is credited with creating volleyball, and where was it created?

Volleyball was created by William George Morgan in 1895 at the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) in Massachusetts, USA.

What was the original name of volleyball, and how did it evolve into its current name?

The original name of volleyball was 'Mintonette,' and it was later renamed to 'volleyball' after the tennis term 'volley,' referring to hitting the ball without it touching the ground.

How were the first rules of volleyball different from the current ones?

The early rules allowed for no limit on the number of players or touches, and the net was much lower at 1.92 meters. There was also no restriction on the number of times the ball could be touched by a team.

What is the significance of the three-touch rule introduced in 1920?

The three-touch rule, introduced in 1920, limited each team to three touches per play, which helped shape the modern structure of the game and made it more dynamic.

When did volleyball first become an Olympic sport, and in which city?

Volleyball became an official Olympic sport in 1964 during the Tokyo Summer Olympics.

What is the historical significance of the year 1930 in volleyball?

In 1930, beach volleyball was introduced in California, adding a new variation of the sport that would later become an Olympic event.

What role did the U.S. military play in popularizing volleyball worldwide?

During World War I, U.S. soldiers played volleyball in their downtime, helping spread the game across Europe and beyond.

Which country was the first to introduce volleyball, and when did it reach Brazil?

Volleyball was first introduced to Peru in South America, and it arrived in Brazil in 1915 in the state of Pernambuco.

What major change occurred in 1998 concerning volleyball positions?

In 1998, the 'Libero' position was introduced, a specialized defensive role where the player is focused on receiving and defending the ball.

What is the Liga Mundial, and when was it created?

The Liga Mundial (World League) is an international men's volleyball competition, created in 1990. Brazil has been a dominant champion in this tournament.