Basic Volleyball Rules and Terminology Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of a jump serve?

All of the above

What is the main role of the libero player?

To specialize in defensive skills

What is the width of the court lines?

2 inches (5 cm)

What is the purpose of the linesmen?

To indicate touches and play outside the antennae

What is the purpose of the 'middle back' defensive system?

To cover deep spikes in the middle of the court

What is the main responsibility of a middle blocker?

To move laterally to blocking assignments

How many players are allowed on the court at any one time during a volleyball game?

6 players

What is the maximum number of hits per side allowed in a volleyball rally?

3 hits

Which of the following is considered a legal contact with the ball in volleyball?

Any part of the player's body

What happens if the ball hits a boundary line during a volleyball game?

The ball is considered in bounds

In a 3-set volleyball match, how many points are played in the third set?

15 points

Which of the following is considered a rule violation in volleyball that results in a point for the opposing team?

Stepping on or across the service line while serving

What is considered an illegal contact in volleyball?

All of the above

When is it legal for a back-row player to block a ball from the opponent's court?

When the player's body is completely below the top of the net

What is considered an illegal attack in volleyball?

A back-row player attacking a ball inside the front zone when the ball is completely above the net

Which of the following is NOT a violation in volleyball?

Assisting a teammate to set up for a kill

What is an 'ace' in volleyball?

A serve that results directly in a point

When is it a violation for a player to contact the ball when reaching over the net from their side?

When attacking a ball from the opponent's court before it breaks the vertical plane of the net

What is a pancake in volleyball?

A defensive technique where the player dives and extends their hand along the floor to keep the ball in play

What does penetration refer to in volleyball?

The blocker's ability to reach over the net into the opponent's court

What is a perimeter in volleyball?

A defensive formation where players are positioned near the boundaries of the court

What is a pipe in volleyball?

A back-row attack from the middle of the court

What is a quick set in volleyball?

An extremely low vertical set used to beat the opponent's block, can be set at any position on the net

What is rally scoring in volleyball?

A scoring method where points can be won by the serving or receiving team

What tactical skill involves directing the ball to a point where a player can spike it into the opponent’s court?

Set attack

What is it called when a player on the offensive team forcefully hits the ball to terminate it on the opponent’s floor?

Stuff

What does the term 'Three-meter line' signify in volleyball?

The point where a back-row player must leave the ground behind to attack

In volleyball, what is a 'Stuff'?

A ball deflected back to the attacking team’s floor by the opponent’s blockers

What does 'T Tape' refer to in volleyball?

The top of the net

What is a 'Side out' in volleyball?

Change of service after a failed score attempt

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