Volleyball History and Court Dimensions
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Who invented the game of volleyball?

  • William G. Morgan (correct)
  • Michael Jordan
  • Thomas Edison
  • James Naismith

    • The height of the net for women's volleyball is 7 feet 4 inches.

    True

    In what year was the United States Volleyball Association formed?

    1928

    Volleyball was originally called __________.

    <p>mintonette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard height of the volleyball net for men's play?

    <p>8 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following volleyball terms with their definitions:

    <p>Serve = Used to put the ball in play Attack Line = Marked 10 feet from the center line Libero = Specialist defensive player Center Line = Divides the court into two equal halves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The volleyball court measures 60 feet by 40 feet.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What offensive actions were first demonstrated in the Philippines in 1916?

    <p>Setting and spiking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the forearm pass?

    <p>To receive the ball and control it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A block is effective only if it stops the ball from crossing the net.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a team do to win a match when it is tied 2-2?

    <p>Play a deciding 5th set to 15 points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fundamental action of ___ involves contacting the ball with finger pads at the forehead.

    <p>setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a positional fault in volleyball?

    <p>The team is sanctioned with a point and service to the opponent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the volleyball skills with their descriptions:

    <p>Forearm Pass = Used to receive the ball Setting = Contacting the ball at the forehead Killing = Putting the ball into the opponent's court Block = Stopping an opponent's attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A player can hit the ball two times in a row during a volley.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is a part of the killing or attacking technique?

    <p>Full arm swing and follow-thru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many maximum time-outs can each team request per set?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A double fault is called when two faults are committed by the same team simultaneously.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A team is in violation if they hit the ball ___ times before returning it.

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a team refuses to play after being summoned?

    <p>They forfeit the match.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a basic violation in volleyball?

    <p>Catching the ball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following volleyball violations to their descriptions:

    <p>Foot Fault = Touching the court outside the service zone during service Four Hits = Hitting the ball 4 times before returning Catch = Rebounding the ball instead of catching it Contact with the Net = Touching the net during play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A player can step under the net into the opponent's court without any restrictions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many substitutions per set is each team allowed in volleyball?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Floater in volleyball?

    <p>A serve that does not spin or rotate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Libero is allowed to serve in a volleyball game.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Jump Serve?

    <p>To serve the ball by tossing it into the air and hitting it while jumping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In volleyball, a ______ is a violation of the rules.

    <p>foul/ fault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique rule applies to a Libero player?

    <p>They can substitute for any player.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Yellow Card results in a loss of point or serve.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a player receives a Red Card?

    <p>The player may be disqualified, the team loses the serve, or the team loses a point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ACE in volleyball?

    <p>A serve that results in a point because the opponent cannot pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A player can complete an attack hit from behind the attack line if the ball is above the net.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the area from the endline to the attack line called?

    <p>Backcourt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vertical rods attached at the edges of the net are called __________.

    <p>antennas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the term with its correct definition:

    <p>Attack = The offensive action of hitting the ball. Block = A defensive play meant to deflect a spiked ball. Bump = A common term for forearm passing. Back set = A set delivered behind the setter's back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes an attack error?

    <p>The ball goes into the net on the third hit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blocking is permitted beyond the net only if it interferes with the opponent's play.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a line 10 feet from the net that separates front row players from back row players?

    <p>Attack line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Volleyball History and Origins

    • Invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan
    • Developed as a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball
    • Originally called "mintonette"
    • Designed at Springfield College of the YMCA
    • Early nets were only 6'6" high (consider the average height in the 19th century)
    • Offensive styles evolved over time
    • Philippines demonstrated setting and spiking in 1916
    • US Volleyball Association (USVBA) formed in 1928 to standardize rules
    • Introduction of a specialist defensive player (Libero) improved rally length and multi-phase play
    • Service rules evolved beyond simply putting the ball in play to being offensive

    Volleyball Court Dimensions and Facilities

    • Court dimensions: 60 feet by 30 feet (18 meters by 9 meters)
    • Net placed in the center, dividing the court equally to two 30x30 foot (9x9 meter) zones
    • Center line: Dividing the court into equal halves
    • Attack line: 10 feet (3 meters) from each side of the center line.
    • Service line: 10 feet inside the sideline.
    • Net height: 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters) for women, 8 feet (2.44 meters) for men
    • Volleyball poles: 36 feet apart, 3 feet further from sidelines
    • Ceiling height: Minimum of 23 feet
    • Court defined by lines and net position.

    Volleyball Equipment and Basic Rules

    • Basic skills include serve, forearm pass, setting, kill/attack, block, floor defence
    • Teams take turns serving to put the ball in play
    • Teams take turns serving (rotation)
    • Teams have three hits to return the ball over the net
    • Players have different roles and responsibilities. (e.g., front row, back row, libero)
    • One team attacks and the other defends
    • A rally continues until one team makes a fault
    • Volleyball Rules for Violations and Penalties
      • Consecutive Contacts: Players cannot hit the ball twice in succession, except when blocking.
      • Assisted Hits: Illegal to use anything or anyone to assist putting the ball in play
      • Four Hits: a team cannot hit the ball four times before returning it
      • Catching or Throwing the Ball.
      • Ball Crossing the Net Outside the Crossing Space.
      • Reaching Over the Net.
      • Penetration Under the Net.
      • Contact with the Net.
      • Foot Faults. Attacking Faults -Team can make substitution during the match -Players are obligated to follow official rules and guidelines.
    • Winning Matches (game, set): In volleyball, matches are typically played by winning three out of five sets, or if needed and decided by a tiebreaker. Additional rules apply to deciding a tiebreaker.

    Volleyball Terms & Definitions

    • ACE: A serve that cannot be returned

    • ANTENNA: The vertical rods on the net

    • ATTACK: The offensive action of hitting the ball to score

    • ATTACK LINE: A line 10 feet from the net separating front and back row players

    • ATTACK ERROR: Unsuccessful attack resulting in errors

    • BACKCOURT: The area from the end line to the attack line

    • BACK SET: A set delivered behind the setter's back

    • BLOCK: A defensive play to deflect a spiked ball

    • BUMP: A common term for forearm passing

    • other terms exist and are relevant for volleyball rules

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    Explore the fascinating origins of volleyball, its evolution, and how the game has developed over the years. Additionally, learn about the dimensions and layout of a standard volleyball court, including key markings and their significance in gameplay.

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