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History & Origins

Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts, as a less intense alternative to basketball!

The modern game of golf originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages, where shepherds would hit rocks with their staffs into rabbit holes!

Basic Information

Rugby is a team sport where two teams work together to carry, pass, and kick an oval-shaped ball across the field to score points!

The word “tennis” comes from the French word “tenez,” which means “take this” – players would shout it before serving the ball!

History & Origins

Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, when he was looking for an indoor winter sport to keep his students active!

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