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In a volleyball game, which scenario will result in the opposing team being awarded a point?
In a volleyball game, which scenario will result in the opposing team being awarded a point?
- The ball touches the floor on your team's side of the court. (correct)
- A player legally blocks the ball at the net.
- A team fails to win by two points after reaching 25 points.
- The ball lands out of bounds after hitting the opposing team's block.
A back-row player is positioned near the 10-foot line. What action is this player legally restricted from performing?
A back-row player is positioned near the 10-foot line. What action is this player legally restricted from performing?
- Blocking an opponent's attack. (correct)
- Passing the ball to the front row.
- Serving the ball over the net.
- Setting the ball for a teammate.
A volleyball team executes a play consisting of a forearm pass, an overhead set, and a spike. What is the primary purpose of this sequence?
A volleyball team executes a play consisting of a forearm pass, an overhead set, and a spike. What is the primary purpose of this sequence?
- To strategically position players for defensive plays.
- To legally keep the ball in play.
- To confuse the opposing team with unexpected movements.
- To direct the ball forcefully into the opponent's court. (correct)
In what situation is a 'match' won in volleyball?
In what situation is a 'match' won in volleyball?
During an overhead pass, what specific hand position is recommended for optimal ball control and accuracy?
During an overhead pass, what specific hand position is recommended for optimal ball control and accuracy?
What was the primary motivation behind William Morgan's invention of Mintonette (later volleyball)?
What was the primary motivation behind William Morgan's invention of Mintonette (later volleyball)?
In volleyball, under what circumstance is a serve considered legal even if it makes contact with the net?
In volleyball, under what circumstance is a serve considered legal even if it makes contact with the net?
During a volleyball game, a player attempts to block the ball at the net. Which of the following statements accurately describes how this block is treated under the rules?
During a volleyball game, a player attempts to block the ball at the net. Which of the following statements accurately describes how this block is treated under the rules?
A team has already hit the ball twice during a volley. On the third hit, the ball strikes the ceiling but remains on their side of the court. What is the correct course of action according to volleyball rules?
A team has already hit the ball twice during a volley. On the third hit, the ball strikes the ceiling but remains on their side of the court. What is the correct course of action according to volleyball rules?
A player is serving the ball, and it lands directly on the boundary line of the opposing team's court. What is the ruling?
A player is serving the ball, and it lands directly on the boundary line of the opposing team's court. What is the ruling?
Flashcards
Volleyball's Origin
Volleyball's Origin
Volleyball was created in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Serving Rules
Serving Rules
The right back player must serve behind the end line.
Contact Limit
Contact Limit
A team is allowed a maximum of 3 contacts to return the ball over the net.
Rally Scoring
Rally Scoring
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Net Violations
Net Violations
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Volleyball Point
Volleyball Point
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Winning a Game
Winning a Game
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Winning a Match
Winning a Match
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Forearm Pass/Bump
Forearm Pass/Bump
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Overhead Pass/Set
Overhead Pass/Set
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Study Notes
- Volleyball started in 1895.
- William Morgan, a YMCA physical education director in Holyoke, Massachusetts, created volleyball.
- Initially called Mintonette, volleyball was designed to be less physically demanding than basketball.
- The serve is determined by a coin toss.
- The ball must be served behind the end line by the right back player.
- A serve that touches the net and goes over is legal.
- The serving team rotates clockwise when getting the ball to serve.
- Players cannot touch the net, step over the centerline, or reach over the net.
- The net height is 7' 4 1/8” for women.
- The net height is 7' 11 5/8” for men.
- Holding or throwing the ball is illegal.
- A player must distinctly hit the ball to avoid a "carry".
- Contact includes any touch, but a block does not count as a contact.
- A team can play the ball a maximum of 3 times before sending it over the net.
- A player cannot hit the ball twice in a row, unless a teammate hits it in between.
- A ball landing on the boundary line is considered in.
- If the ball hits the ceiling and crosses to the other side, it is out.
- If the ball hits the ceiling and returns to the same side, it is playable if the team has contacts left.
- Rally scoring is used, where a point is awarded at the end of each play.
- A point is awarded to the other team if the ball contacts the floor or an error is made.
- A game is 25 points, and a team must win by 2 points.
- A match is best 2 out of 3 games.
- There are six players on a side
- Three players are front row players
- Three players are back row players that cannot block or spike in front of the 10 ft line.
Four Basic Skills
- Forearm Pass/Bump: contact the ball on the forearms between the knees and the waist
- Elbows are extended, forearms rolled outward to create a flat surface, with the heels of the hands and thumbs together for a Forearm Pass/Bump
- Overhead Pass/Set: form a triangular window above the forehead with thumbs and index fingers
- Contact for a Overhead Pass/Set on the volleyball, extend arms and legs toward target
- Spike/Attack/Hit: the third sequence of a pass (bump), set, spike (hit) combination
- A player approaches a set, jumps, and hits the volleyball downward toward the opponent’s side for a Spike/Attack/Hit
- Underhand serve: Use a fist to propel the volleyball over the net
- Overhand serve: contact the ball above the shoulder with an open palm Jump Serve: use an overhand serve while jumping in the air
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Explore the origins of volleyball, created in 1895 by William Morgan as Mintonette. Learn about serving rules, including net touches and rotation. Understand regulations about net contact, centerline violations, and the maximum number of hits per team.
