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What is a spike in volleyball?
What is a spike in volleyball?
- A serve that does not cross the net
- An offensive attack hitting the ball to the opponent's court (correct)
- A defensive play to block the ball
- A technique used to set the ball before an attack
What is the primary violation leading to a point loss during service?
What is the primary violation leading to a point loss during service?
- Overreaching into the opposing side
- Failing to spike the ball properly
- Touching the net during play
- Stepping on the service line (correct)
How many players are on each team during a volleyball game?
How many players are on each team during a volleyball game?
- 6 (correct)
- 4
- 7
- 5
What is required for the game to start?
What is required for the game to start?
What is a common violation related to attacking from a back row position?
What is a common violation related to attacking from a back row position?
What is the circumference range of a volleyball?
What is the circumference range of a volleyball?
What is the height of the volleyball net for men's competitions?
What is the height of the volleyball net for men's competitions?
Who invented the original game of mintonette?
Who invented the original game of mintonette?
What was the name change for mintonette and in what year did it occur?
What was the name change for mintonette and in what year did it occur?
How many players are there in total on the court during a volleyball match?
How many players are there in total on the court during a volleyball match?
What is the size of a full volleyball court?
What is the size of a full volleyball court?
What type of serve is considered the easiest in volleyball?
What type of serve is considered the easiest in volleyball?
What is the height of the volleyball net for women's competitions?
What is the height of the volleyball net for women's competitions?
What is the primary role of a middle blocker in volleyball?
What is the primary role of a middle blocker in volleyball?
Which type of serve is characterized by a jump to increase height and power?
Which type of serve is characterized by a jump to increase height and power?
What does the role of a libero primarily involve?
What does the role of a libero primarily involve?
Which skill is pivotal for starting a play in volleyball?
Which skill is pivotal for starting a play in volleyball?
What should a player do when blocking to effectively prevent the ball from hitting the ground?
What should a player do when blocking to effectively prevent the ball from hitting the ground?
Scoring in volleyball occurs in which of the following scenarios?
Scoring in volleyball occurs in which of the following scenarios?
Which statement about the outside hitter's role is accurate?
Which statement about the outside hitter's role is accurate?
What is NOT a characteristic of a floater serve?
What is NOT a characteristic of a floater serve?
Study Notes
Equipment
- Volleyball circumference: 65-67 cm (20-27 inches), weight: 260-280 grams
- Inside pressure: 4.26-4.61 psi (0.30-0.325 kg/cm²)
- Net height for women: 2.24 m (7’4 ⅛”), for men: 2.43 m (7’11 ⅝”)
- Net dimensions: 9.5 m (length) x 1 m; net poles height: 2.55 m
History of Volleyball
- William G. Morgan invented mintonette in 1895, the original name for volleyball.
- Alfred Holstead renamed it volleyball in 1910.
- Elwood Brown introduced volleyball to the Philippines in 1910.
- Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964 during the Tokyo Games.
Court Size
- Full court length: 18 meters (baseline to baseline)
- Half court length: 9 meters (center/attack line to baseline)
- Front zone depth: 3 meters (center/net to attack line)
- Back zone depth: 6 meters (attack to baseline)
Types of Service
- Underhand Serve: Easiest serving method.
- Overhead Serve: Preferred method for many players.
- Jump Serve: Increases power and height by jumping.
- Topspin Serve: Spins rapidly forward from the top.
- Floater Serve: Ball travels without spinning.
Players and Roles
- Setter: Responsible for team’s offense.
- Middle Blocker: Focuses on defense in the middle.
- Outside Hitter: Passer and key hitter on front left side.
- Opposite Hitter: Primary scorer with significant responsibilities.
- Libero: Back-row defense specialist, wears a different jersey.
- Serving Specialist: Substitutes in to serve the ball.
VB Skills
- Pass or Dig: Crucial skill for returning the ball.
- Serving Skill: Initiates play by serving to the opponent’s court.
- Blocking: Defensive maneuver to prevent the ball from hitting the ground.
- Spike: Offensive attack to make the ball hit the opponent's court.
- Ball Setting Technique: Prepares the ball for the spiker's attack.
Scoring and Common Violations
- Scoring occurs when:
- Served ball lands outside the court.
- Ball hits a teammate or falls on the court.
- A team member commits a foul.
- Winning score is typically 25 points, must win by 2-point margin.
- Common violations include:
- Stepping on the service line.
- Failure to drive the ball over the net.
- Illegal ball hits or touching the top of the net.
- Overreaching into the opposing side.
- Failure to serve or crossing the midline during play.
How to Play
- Each team consists of six players.
- Teams toss a coin for court or ball selection.
- Game starts with a serve.
- Teams have three chances to hit the ball over the net.
- Players must pass the ball above their head and account for court markers.
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Test your knowledge about volleyball with this quiz focusing on the equipment specifications and the history of the sport. Learn about the dimensions, weight, and pressure requirements of a volleyball. This quiz is essential for anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of volleyball equipment and its evolution.
