Physical Education - Volleyball Skills & History

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Who is credited with the invention of volleyball?

  • William Morgan
  • James Naismith (correct)
  • Philip E. A. Lépine
  • Henry Morgan

What was the original name of volleyball?

  • Bump and Spike
  • Netball
  • Volleygame
  • Mintonette (correct)

Which of the following serves is used primarily to create a play from a distance?

  • Overhead serve (correct)
  • Underhand serve
  • Jump serve
  • Floating serve

In volleyball, which term refers to a player’s position during a rotation?

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What is the term for the situation when both teams reach the same score in a game?

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Which type of pass is specifically designed to recover the ball after it has been spiked by an opponent?

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

What is the primary objective of a rotation in volleyball?

<p>To ensure each player plays every position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the winning conditions in volleyball when scores are tied?

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Which skill involves sending the volleyball over the net to initiate play?

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

Which of the following terms refers specifically to striking the ball with an open hand to direct it toward a teammate?

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

What is the significance of the term 'mintonette' in relation to volleyball?

<p>It was the original name of volleyball (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position typically focuses on both defensive plays and transitioning into offense?

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Flashcards

Volleyball Inventor

James Naismith created volleyball.

Original Name

The earliest name for volleyball was "mintonette".

Volleyball Skills

Volleyball involves passing (e.g., dig, overhead), serving, and setting.

Volleyball Positions

Players have specific positions on the court, affecting their role in the game.

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Volleyball Game Play

Volleyball involves scoring, rotations, specific plays, and rules to win.

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Who invented volleyball?

James Naismith is credited with creating the sport of volleyball.

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What was the original name of volleyball?

Volleyball's original name was "mintonette".

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What are some volleyball skills?

Volleyball skills include serving, passing, setting, and hitting (spiking).

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What are some types of serves?

Types of volleyball serves include underhand serves, overhand serves, and jump serves.

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What is a dig pass?

A dig pass is a type of pass used to receive a powerful serve or spike.

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What is the role of a setter?

A setter positions the ball for a teammate to spike.

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What are volleyball game rules?

Volleyball rules include scoring points by hitting the ball over the net, rotations of players, and winning conditions.

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Study Notes

Physical Education - 8

  • Volleyball Invention: Volleyball was invented by James Naismith in 1895.
  • Early Name: The original name for volleyball was "mintonette."
  • Physical Activity Program Components: A physical activity program includes frequency (how often), intensity (how hard), type (what kind), and time (duration).
  • Volleyball Play Principle: Each team is allowed to hit the ball four times before returning it to the other side.
  • Volleyball Scoring: Teams need to score 25 points to win a set. If the score is tied at 24-24, the set continues until a team gains a two-point lead.

Volleyball Skills

  • Serving: Included are side arm, overhead, and underhand service.
  • Setting: A common skill to receive a serve or keep a volley in play, passing the ball before it hits them.
  • Spiking: A powerful offensive hit to end a point by contacting the ball.
  • Digging: An important defensive skill to hit a ball coming towards you.

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