10 Volleyball Violations Quiz: Learn the Basic Rules

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Questions and Answers

What is the correct height of the net for men's volleyball?

2.24m (correct)

2.43m

2.12m

2.55m

How wide is the volleyball net?

1.5m

2.5m

2m (correct)

When is it considered a violation for a team in volleyball to hit the ball?

Three times consecutively

Four times before returning it (correct)

Five times before returning it

Twice consecutively

What is the acceptable distance of the net posts from the side lines in volleyball?

0.50-1.00m Signup and view all the answers

When can a player in volleyball hit the ball two times consecutively?

Only during the team's first contact Signup and view all the answers

What gesture should be made to signal 'BALL OUT' in volleyball?

Point the arm and fingers toward the floor Signup and view all the answers

How should a referee signal 'PENETRATION' in volleyball?

Point to the center line or to the respective line Signup and view all the answers

What gesture is used to signal 'BLOCKING FAULT' in volleyball?

Raise both arms vertically, palms forward Signup and view all the answers

How is 'DELAY IN SERVICE' indicated by a referee in volleyball?

Raise eight fingers, spread open Signup and view all the answers

When playing volleyball, why is it illegal for a player to catch or throw the ball?

To ensure the ball rebounds from the hit Signup and view all the answers

When should a referee raise both thumbs vertically in volleyball?

To signal 'DOUBLE FAULT' Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

In volleyball, which gesture is used to signify 'CATCH'?

Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing upwards Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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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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