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Who created the game of volleyball and in what year?

William G. Morgan created volleyball in 1895.

What is the height of the volleyball net for women's teams?

The net height for women's teams is 7 feet 4 1/8 inches.

What is the scoring method used in volleyball?

Rally scoring is used, where a point is awarded on every serve.

What is the minimum score required to win a volleyball game, and what is the requirement for the point difference?

A team must earn 25 points with a 2-point advantage to win.

What are the two types of serves in volleyball?

Underhand serve and overhand serve.

What is the purpose of a forearm pass in volleyball?

To receive a ball and control possession.

What is a 'kill' in volleyball?

A spiked ball that is unable to be retrieved by the opponent before falling to the ground.

What is considered a 'stuff' block?

A blocked ball that is sent back to the opponent’s side and falls into their court.

What does it mean for players to rotate in volleyball?

Players rotate clockwise after every serve.

What is illegal regarding how a player can hit the ball?

A player may NOT hit the ball two times in a row.

What happens if a server steps on or over the back line during their serve?

A foot fault is called, and a point is awarded to the opposing team.

How many hits are allowed per team to a side in volleyball?

Each team is allowed three hits to a side.

What is the rule regarding a player's position before the serve?

Players may not be 'overlapping' and must remain in their rotational order.

What happens to a served ball that hits the net?

A served ball may strike the net legally as long as it clears the net and lands in the opponent’s court.

What types of tournaments are mentioned in the notes for volleyball classes?

The tournaments mentioned are round robin and double elimination.