Volleyball is a popular sport combined with elements of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball. Originating in the United States, this sport has more than a hundred years of history. It was invented by William Morgan, director of physical education at the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in 1895. After the first volleyball game was played at Springfield College in 1896, it began to spread to the states -United. The first foreign countries to integrate volleyball were Canada, Asia and the Southern Hemisphere. Volleyball has changed over the years, since its invention and now with different rules to follow. Hands are now allowed, rally scoring is used, serving techniques have changed, and a backup player is available to pass the ball. Brazil tops the list as one of the best volleyball countries globally. Brazilian volleyball teams compete at Olympic levels, including the men's and women's national teams. They participate in competitions such as the Volleyball World Cup and the Volleyball World Championship, and Brazil is also known as the beach volleyball world champion. Today, more than 800 million people play volleyball around the world. The home of football is unknown. However, different countries have played ball games similar to football. Cuju, a game played in ancient China by kicking only the ball, is almost identical to football. Skyrockets and harpastum are ball games similar to football, played by the Greeks and Romans in ancient times. Modern football originated in England and the rules allowed for kicking, punching and even biting. Modern football was then played in schools, colleges and universities. Countries in Europe began playing the same game...... middle of paper......became one of the most popular Olympic sports. In the past, players used “peach baskets” and soccer balls. However, players now use metal rims and their own basketball was created in 1894. Teams of up to five players per game were also created. Originally, a player could only participate in one match, but substitutions are now possible. Basketball plays an important role in today's sporting society. Clothing is now designed by basketball teams and many children's dreams are to become a basketball player. Located in the United States, the NBA (National Basketball Association) earns millions of dollars from its participants. The United States has one of the best basketball players in the world. Thanks to the programs that the United States joined, its national teams improved, outperforming other countries and winning numerous championships and World Cups..