After an observer, Alfred Halstead, noticed the volleying nature of the game at its first exhibition match in 1896, played at the International YMCA Training School (now called Springfield College), the game …

The meaning of VOLLEY is the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground; also : a return of the ball before it touches the ground.

Mar 25, 2026 · volleyball, game played by two teams, usually of six players on a side, in which the players use their hands to bat a ball back and forth over a high net, trying to make the ball touch the …

Volleyball World offers comprehensive coverage of professional volleyball. Our site provides detailed reports, statistics, and analysis, from local leagues to international tournaments, including the …

Find out more about Olympic volleyball, including the latest news, highlights, and interviews with Olympian athletes. Discover more from Olympics.com in the lead-up to the next Olympics.

Mar 16, 2026 · USA Volleyball is the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball in the United States.

Major League Volleyball (formerly Pro Volleyball Federation) is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. MLV sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, …