February 2010 Archive

5 Myths About Volleyball

volleyball myths aren't always black and white

Although volleyball is the second most popular sport in the world behind soccer (football if you're from anywhere but America), there are a lot of misconceptions ...

More From February 2010

This Week in Reviews: Mizuno Backpack

Back in my club volleyball days, I carried an enormous Blocksport bag to all of our tournaments. It could hold three ...

An outside hitter and three blockers demonstrate specialized volleyball skills

Volleyball History 1964-2010: The Rise of Specialization

Volleyball players and fans in 2010 are familiar with volleyball's unique positions. We see setters running the offense, ever taller middle ...

NCAA Men’s Volleyball Update

As of today, the NCAA Men's Volleyball 2010 standings are looking like this: 1. Cal State Northridge 2. Southern California 3. BYU 4. UCLA 5. Stanford 6. ...

Japanese Americans play volleyball in 1943

Volleyball History 1900-1964: The Path to the Olympics

After conquering the Midwestern United States, volleyball began its quest for world domination. It was introduced to the Philippines and China ...

8 Tips for Superb Serving

Make your serve a force to be reckoned with by using these eight tips. Remember, serving is the one part of ...

Volleyball History 1895-1900: Laying the Foundation

William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education instruction in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is credited with the invention of volleyball in 1895. Originally ...

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