17 Questions
What is the correct height of the net for men's volleyball?
2.24m
How wide is the volleyball net?
2m
When is it considered a violation for a team in volleyball to hit the ball?
Four times before returning it
What is the acceptable distance of the net posts from the side lines in volleyball?
0.50-1.00m
When can a player in volleyball hit the ball two times consecutively?
Only during the team's first contact
What gesture should be made to signal 'BALL OUT' in volleyball?
Point the arm and fingers toward the floor
How should a referee signal 'PENETRATION' in volleyball?
Point to the center line or to the respective line
What gesture is used to signal 'BLOCKING FAULT' in volleyball?
Raise both arms vertically, palms forward
How is 'DELAY IN SERVICE' indicated by a referee in volleyball?
Raise eight fingers, spread open
When playing volleyball, why is it illegal for a player to catch or throw the ball?
To ensure the ball rebounds from the hit
When should a referee raise both thumbs vertically in volleyball?
To signal 'DOUBLE FAULT'
Why is it essential for the ball to cross the net within the crossing space in volleyball?
To provide a clear boundary for legal play
In volleyball, which gesture is used to signify 'CATCH'?
Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing upwards
In volleyball, what is the consequence of catching or throwing the ball according to the basic rule violations?
A point is awarded to the opposing team
When can a player legally reach over and block the ball on the opponent's side of the court before it breaks the plane?
After 3 hits by the team
What is the referee's role in determining if a player has illegally reached over the net in volleyball?
To observe and make a judgment based on game rules
Why can a blocker reach over and block the ball after it has been attacked by a team according to volleyball rules?
If judged as an attacking play by the referee
Study Notes
Hand Signals for Referees
- Show a red card for penalty 7 (EXPULSION)
- Show both cards jointly for expulsion 8 (DISQUALIFICATION)
- Show red and yellow cards separately for disqualification 9
- End of match: cross the forearms in front of the chest, hands open
- Ball not tossed: lift the extended arm, the palm of the hand facing upwards
- Delay in service: raise eight fingers, spread open
- Blocking fault: raise both arms vertically, palms forward
- Rotational fault: make a circular motion with the forefinger
- Ball in: point the arm and fingers toward the floor
- Ball out: raise the forearms vertically, hands open, palms toward the body
- Catch: slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing upwards
- Double contact: raise two fingers, spread open
- Four hits: raise four fingers, spread open
- Net touched: indicate the respective side of the net
- Reaching beyond the net: place a hand above the net, palm facing downwards
- Attack hit fault: make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open
- Penetration: point to the center line or to the respective line
- Double fault: raise both thumbs vertically
- Ball touched: brush with the palm of one hand the fingers of the other, held vertically
Volleyball Ball Characteristics
- Spherical shape
- Made of flexible leather or synthetic leather case with a bladder inside
- Bladder made of rubber or similar material
Net and Posts
- Splits the two teams and the volleyball must pass over it
- Net posts are positioned 36 feet apart and 3 feet further out from the sidelines
- Height of the net: 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women
- Net width: 1m, length: 9.5-10m, mesh size: 10cm square black mesh
- Net posts: 2.55m high, adjustable, and placed 0.50-1.00m outside the side lines
Basic Volleyball Rule Violations
- Consecutive contacts: a player cannot hit the ball 2 times consecutively except when blocking
- Four hits: a team cannot hit the ball 4 times before returning it
- Assisted hit: it's illegal for a player or object to assist a teammate in playing the ball
- Catch: it's illegal to catch or throw the ball, the ball must rebound from the hit
- Ball crossing the net outside the crossing space: the ball must cross the net within the crossing space
- Reaching over the net: attacking when the ball is completely on the other side of the net is illegal, except in 4 specific situations:
- After 3 contacts
- After the ball is attacked
- The ball is coming over and there isn't anyone there to make a play
- Other situations specified by the referee
Test your knowledge of basic volleyball rule violations. Identify illegal actions such as assisting a teammate, catching or throwing the ball, and crossing the net outside the designated space.
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