Which sports were invented in America?
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Asked by: Edgar Johnson
After meeting James Naismith, inventor of basketball, while studying at Springfield College, Morgan invented “Mintonette, modernly known as volleyball.
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- american football,
- baseball,
- basketball,
- billiards,
- delta-13,
- racquetball,
- snowboarding,
- softball,
What sports are only American?
Overview
| Sport | Favorite sport | Participants (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| American football | 37% | 8.9 m |
| Basketball | 11% | 30.3 m |
| Baseball | 9% | 29.3 m |
| Association football (soccer) | 7% | 13.6 m |
Who invented hockey?
James Creighton
The development of the modern version of organized ice hockey played as a team sport is often credited to James Creighton. In 1872, he moved from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Montreal, bringing skates, hockey sticks, and a game with a basic set of rules with him.
Who invented volleyball?
William Morgan
The Greater Holyoke YMCA’s physical director, William Morgan, invented volleyball in 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The Greater Holyoke YMCA continues to run adult volleyball leagues. The game was unveiled at a physical director’s conference at the International YMCA Training School (now Springfield College) in 1896.
Who invented set and spike?
The Philippines
The Philippines created the “set” and “spike” in 1916 and six-a-side play was the standard two years later. By 1920, the rules mandating three hits per side and back-row attacks were instituted. Japan, Russia and the United States each started national volleyball associations during the 1920s.
