30 Questions
What is the correct height of the net for men's volleyball?
2.43 m
In volleyball, what does a 'cross-court attack' refer to?
An attack directed diagonally from the point of attack
What is a 'forearm pass' often referred to as in volleyball?
Dig
Where are the 'posts' supporting the net placed in volleyball?
Outside the sidelines
What is the minimum width of the free zone surrounding the playing court in volleyball?
3 m
How wide is the net used in volleyball?
10 cm
What is the main responsibility of a Libero in volleyball?
Specializing in defense and serve-receive
Which player position is known as the playmaker or quarterback of a volleyball team?
Setter
What type of sets do Middle Blockers usually hit in volleyball?
Fast-tempo sets from the middle
Which player position hits from the left side of the court?
Outside Hitter
What is the primary role of an Opposite Hitter in volleyball?
Hitting from the right side of the court
When does a Libero typically substitute into a volleyball game?
For both middle blockers during rotations
Who created the game Mintonette, which later became known as volleyball?
William G. Morgan of Holyoke City, Massachusetts
What was the name given to the offensive style of passing the ball in a high trajectory to be struck by another player, introduced in the Philippines in 1916?
Set and Spike
In what year was the Federation Internationale De VolleyBall (FIVB) founded in Paris?
1947
Where was the first two-man beach volleyball game played in 1930?
Santa Monica, Florida
What does the term "Assist" refer to in volleyball terminology?
Helping a teammate set up for a kill
In what year was volleyball first played as a demonstration sport in the Olympic Games?
1964
What is the consequence of the server hitting the ball to the antenna?
The ball is considered out of bounds
In volleyball, what action by a player results in a foot fault of the server?
Stepping on the centerline
How many players typically form a team on the court in volleyball?
6 players
What is the minimum score needed for one team to win a set in volleyball?
25 points
What is the maximum height at which front row players can attack the ball in volleyball?
$200$ cm
How many timeouts are teams allowed in each set of a volleyball game?
Two timeouts
What is the primary purpose of the serving technique in volleyball?
To initiate the rally by putting the ball into the opponent's court
Which of the following best describes the overhand serve in volleyball?
A serve that is similar in motion to throwing a ball overhand, imparting spin or float
What is the primary purpose of the forearm pass in volleyball?
To receive the ball from the opponent's serve or attack
Which of the following statements about the setting technique in volleyball is true?
It allows the player to move the ball in any direction on the court
What is the main objective of the spiking technique in volleyball?
To put the ball into the opponent's court in order to score a point
Which of the following statements best describes the blocking technique in volleyball?
Its primary purpose is to stop the ball from crossing the net as a result of an opponent's attack
Study Notes
Volleyball Terminology
- Forearm Pass: Also referred to as the "pass," "bump," or "dig," a technique used to receive the ball from opponents or control the ball accurately.
- Cross-court Attack: An attack directed diagonally from the point of attack, also known as an angle hit.
- Double Block: Two players working together to intercept a ball at the net.
- Libero: A defensive specialist who plays in the back row, typically wearing a different colored jersey, and is not permitted to attack above the net.
Volleyball Facilities and Equipment
- Playing Area: Includes the playing court and the free zone, which is a minimum of 3m wide on all sides.
- Net: Placed vertically over the center line, with a top height of 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women.
- Posts: Supporting the net, placed at a distance of 0.50-1.00m outside the sidelines, and adjustable.
Volleyball Positions
- Setter: The playmaker responsible for running the team's offense, building up scoring opportunities, and making decisions about ball distribution.
- Middle Blocker: Typically the team's best blockers, hitting mostly fast-tempo sets from the middle of the court and behind the setter.
- Outside Hitter (Left Side): Hits from the left side of the court, typically getting the most sets, especially when the setter is out of system.
- Opposite Hitter/Right Side Hitter: Hits from the right side of the court, strong side for left-handed players.
Volleyball History
- Created by William G. Morgan in 1895 as Mintonette, later renamed to Volleyball by Dr. Alfred Thompson Halstead.
- Introduced in the Philippines in 1910 by Elwood S. Brown.
- First played as a demonstration sport in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
- Federation Internationale De VolleyBall (FIVB) founded in 1947 in Paris.
Volleyball Terms
- Ace: A serve that results directly in a point, usually when the ball hits the floor untouched on the receiving team's side of the court.
- Assist: Helping a teammate set up for a kill.
- Attack Block: The defensive team's attempt to block a spiked ball.
- Back Row/Court: Space from baseline (endline) to attack line, with 3 players in positions 1, 6, and 5 on court.
Volleyball Rules and Regulations
- Faults: Server's violation of the service order, not executing the service properly, or hitting the ball outside the playing area.
- Game Play: Teams have six players on the court, with rotation orders maintained throughout the set, and the game starts with a service.
- Substitutions and Timeouts: Two timeouts are allowed every set, and two substitutions are allowed.
- Scoring: The game continues until one team scores 25 points and is 2 points ahead.
Basic Skills in Volleyball
- Serving: Used to put the ball in play, with techniques including underhand and overhand serves.
- Passing/Forearm Pass: Used to receive the ball from opponents or control the ball accurately.
- Setting: A passing technique that lets you move the ball in every direction on the court and set the ball for the attacker to spike.
- Spiking: To put the ball into the opponent's court to earn a point or side out.
- Blocking: To stop the ball from crossing the net as a result of an opponent's attack.
Learn about the origins and key events in the history of volleyball, from the creation of Mintonette to the introduction of Set and Spike offensive style passing. This quiz covers the contributions of William G. Morgan, Elwood S. Brown, Dr. Alfred Thompson Halstead, and important milestones in the sport's evolution.
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