Volleyball Faults and Errors Quiz: Identify Common Mistakes

A serving fault is when a player hits the ball into the net.

A lifting fault is when a player hits the ball with an open hand.

A blocking error is when a blocker blocks the ball out of bounds.

A hitting error is when a player sets the ball to the wrong location.

Reaching over the net to block the ball is a fault.

Catching the ball instead of hitting it is not considered a fault.

A player hitting the ball twice in a row is an error.

Reaching over the net but not touching the ball is a blocking fault.

A serving fault results in a side-out for the opposing team.

A setting error is when a player sets the ball to the correct location but the hitter misses the ball.

A defensive error is when a player fails to stop a ball that is out of bounds.

A receiving error is when a player fails to return a serve and the ball lands out of bounds.

Faults and Errors

Faults

A fault is an invalid serve, hit, or block that results in a point for the opposing team.
Types of faults:
- Serving fault: when the server fails to make a correct serve, such as hitting the ball out of bounds or into the net.
- Hitting fault: when a player hits the ball into the net, out of bounds, or commits a touching or catching fault.
- Blocking fault: when a blocker touches the net or reaches over the net to block the ball.
- Lift fault: when a player lifts or carries the ball instead of hitting it.

Errors

An error is a mistake made by a player or team that results in a point for the opposing team.
Types of errors:
- Hitting error: when a player hits the ball out of bounds or into the net.
- Setting error: when a setter sets the ball to the wrong location or to a player who is not in position to attack.
- Blocking error: when a blocker fails to block the ball or blocks it out of bounds.
- Coverage error: when a player fails to cover the ball or is out of position.

Common Faults and Errors

Reaching over the net to block or hit the ball.
Touching the net with any part of the body while playing the ball.
Catching or holding the ball instead of hitting it.
Hitting the ball twice in a row or hitting the ball with an open hand.
Stepping over the center line or touching the opponent's court during a play.

Learn about the different types of faults and errors in volleyball, including serving, hitting, blocking, and lifting faults, as well as hitting, setting, blocking, and coverage errors. Understand the rules and common mistakes made in volleyball games.