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About this Game Called Volleyball

A list of articles and resources that shed light on the history and general information about volleyball.

The 4-2, 5-1, and 6-2 Explained
This article clarifies the differences between the different volleyball formations: 4-2, 5-1, and 6-2.

Volleyball was Based on Faustball
Our guide to inventors, explains that William Morgan, inventor of volleyball, actually based the game of Mintonette, or volleyball, on the popular German game called, Faustball.

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