Volleyball is a popular sport combined with elements of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball. Originated in the United States, this sport has more than one hundred years of history. It was invented by William Morgan, who served as director of physical education at the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1895. After the first volleyball game was played at Springfield College in 1896, it began to spread across the United States. The first foreign countries to incorporate volleyball were Canada, Asia and the Southern Hemisphere. Volleyball has changed over the years, since it was invented and now with different rules to follow. Hands are now allowed, rally scoring is used, serving techniques have changed, and a reserve player is available to pass the ball. Brazil tops the list as one of the best volleyball countries on a global scale. Brazilian volleyball teams participate at the Olympic levels, including both men's and women's national teams. They compete in competitions such as the Volleyball World Cup and the Volleyball World Championship, and Brazil is also known as the beach volleyball world champion. Today, around the world, over 800 million people play volleyball. The heart of football is unknown. However, several countries have played ball games similar to soccer. Cuju, a game played in ancient China only by kicking the ball, is almost identical to soccer. Rockets and arpastum are ball games similar to football, played in ancient times by the Greeks and Romans. Modern football originated in England and the rules allowed kicking, punching and even biting. Modern football was therefore played in schools, colleges and universities. European countries started playing the same way... mid-card... it became one of the most popular Olympic sports. In the past, players used “peach baskets” and soccer balls. However, players now use metal hoops, and their own basketball was created in 1894. Team sizes of up to five players per game were also created. Originally a player could only participate in one match, however substitutions are now available. Basketball plays an important role in today's sports society. Today clothes are designed for basketball teams and the dream of many children is to become a basketball player. Located in the United States, the NBA (National Basketball Association) earns millions of dollars from participants. The United States has one of the best basketball players in the world. Thanks to the programs the United States has joined, their national teams have improved beyond other countries and have won numerous championships and world cups.
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