The gi (uniform) worn in many martial arts, like Judo and Karate, was originally a type of Japanese work clothing. elaborate
In Australian Rules Football, a player can be penalized for throwing the ball, even though throwing is a fundamental part of many other football codes. They must use a punching motion (or a "handpass"). elaborate
The first official volleyball game was played in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. elaborate
The first windsurfing board was made from a discarded surfboard and a sail from a small boat. elaborate
The artificial flies used in fly fishing don't actually have to resemble any real insect; many successful flies are purely abstract patterns. elaborate