History of Volleyball Quiz

<p>Young Men’s Christian Associations (YMCA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1928 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1917 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1920 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1934 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1947 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1937 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tokyo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The California Beach Volleyball Association (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attack Block (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Back row/court (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ace (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1984 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A spike that travels at a sharp angle across the net from the hitter's strong side. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be ready to retrieve rebounds from the opposing blockers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blockers who don't jump or raise their hands above the net. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Returning the ball to the opponent without the intention of getting a kill. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Touching the net while blocking. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Angling the assisting blocker's body relative to the first blocker. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sending the ball away from the net, toward the baseline of the opponent’s court. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number of setters utilized. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To direct the ball strategically to a teammate for a spike. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A change of service when the serving team fails to score a point. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deliberately spike the ball off an opposing blocker’s arms and out of bounds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A split block intentionally leaves a space, while a triple block involves all three front-row players creating a solid barrier. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To position three players in the front row and two in the back for optimal reception coverage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The server uses an approach, toss, takeoff, and serves with a spiking motion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An attack that results directly in a point or side out. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specialized in defensive skills. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A violation caused when a team is lined up out of rotation when the ball is served. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A ball passed across the net. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The blocker’s ability to reach over the net above the opponent’s court. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To beat the opponent’s block with an extremely low set. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The original name of the game of volleyball. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A team sport where two teams of six players score by grounding a ball on the opponent's court.

Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at YMCA, blending elements of several sports.

The original name for volleyball before it was renamed due to players volleying the ball.

The first game of 'volleyball' was played on July 7, 1896, at Springfield College.

The first volleyball net was borrowed from tennis, marking a significant adaptation for the game.

An offensive technique developed in 1916 involving high passing and striking the ball.

Instituted in 1920, allowing each team three touches of the ball before returning it.

Formed in 1928 to organize tournaments and establish rules for volleyball.

A hit taken by a back-row player from behind the attack line.

A defensive maneuver by front-row players to intercept a spiked ball.

The act of passing a spiked ball that is hit low to the ground.

A sharp angled spike hit from the hitter's strong side.

Returning the ball without intent to score a point.

When two opposing players hit the ball at the same time above the net.

A measure calculated from total kills minus total attack errors.

Two players working together to block an attack at the net.

A meeting in 1937 that recognized the U.S. Volleyball Association as the national governing body.

The Federation Internationale De Volley-Ball, founded in 1947, is the international governing body for volleyball.

The first two-man beach volleyball tournament was held in 1948.

Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964.

The Association of Volleyball Professionals was formed in 1983 to promote professional volleyball in the U.S.

In 1984, the U.S. won Gold for men and Silver for women in volleyball at the Los Angeles Olympics.

The Women’s Professional Volleyball Association was established in 1988 to support women's volleyball.

In 1995, volleyball celebrated its 100th anniversary; 2-person beach volleyball was confirmed as an Olympic sport for 1996.

The flexed, comfortable posture a player assumes before moving to play.

Given by an official for flagrant misconduct by a player or coach.

The clockwise movement of players around the court during a game.

When a setter attempts to score rather than just setting for a spiker.

A serve performed with an underhand striking action to put the ball into play.

A serve where the player approaches, tosses, takes off, and spikes the ball.

An attack that earns a point or side out directly.

A player focused on defensive skills, usually in a different jersey color.

A violation when players are out of rotation during a serve.

A one-handed defensive technique used on the floor.

An extremely low and fast set to beat the opponent's block.

A player positioned in the center of the net who blocks and defends spikes.

A scoring method that allows points to be won by either team.