18 Questions
What is the primary objective of setting in volleyball?
To put the ball in the air for a teammate to spike
What is the term for when a setter refrains from setting the ball for a teammate and instead plays it directly onto the opponent's court?
Dump
What are the two fundamental techniques of passing in volleyball?
Underarm pass and overhand pass
What is the primary goal of receiving a serve in volleyball?
To prevent the ball from touching the court and position it for the setter
What is the purpose of the approach in spiking?
To generate power for the spike
What is the primary objective of spiking in volleyball?
To handle the ball so it lands on the opponent's court and cannot be defended
What is the primary objective of a serve in volleyball?
To make it land inside the court
Which type of serve is considered very easy to receive and is not generally employed in international competitions?
Underhand Serve
What is unique about the path of a Floater serve?
It has no spin, making its path unpredictable
What is an 'ace' in volleyball?
When the ball lands directly onto the court or travels outside after being touched by an opponent
What is the difference between an Underhand Serve and an Overhand Serve?
The point of contact with the ball, whether it's below or above the waist level
What is characteristic of a Jump Serve?
It is hit with a lot of topspin
What is the primary goal of an offensive block?
To intercept the ball's trajectory and make it land in the opponent's court
During a block, at what angle should the palms be deflected downward?
About 4560 degrees towards the interior of the opponent's court
What type of block is characterized by redirecting the power and speed of the attack straight down to the attacker's floor?
Roof block
What is the primary difference between digging and passing?
The technique used to make contact with the ball
What is a common technique used in digging that is not typically used in passing?
Diving to save the ball
According to the block position, what is determined?
The position of the defenders
Study Notes
Serve
- A serve is a shot that a player hits from behind the baseline, aiming to make the ball land in the opponent's court.
- The main objective is to make it difficult for the receiver to handle the ball properly.
- A serve is called an "ace" when the ball lands directly onto the court or travels outside after being touched by an opponent.
Types of Serves
- Underhand Serve: a serve where the player strikes the ball from below, at waist level.
- Overhand Serve: a serve where the player tosses the ball in the air and then hits it above shoulder level.
- Jump Serve: an overhand serve where the player jumps to make contact with the ball, imparting topspin on the ball.
- Floater: an overhand serve where the ball is hit with no spin, making its path unpredictable.
Pass
- A pass is the attempt by a team to properly handle the opponent's serve or "free ball".
- Proper handling includes not only preventing the ball from touching the court but also making it reach the position where the setter is standing quickly and precisely.
- There are two techniques of passing: underarm pass (or bump) and overhand pass.
Set
- A set is usually the second contact a team makes with the ball.
- The main goal of setting is to put the ball in the air in such a way that it can be driven by a spike into the opponent's court.
- The setter coordinates the offensive movements of a team and decides which player will attack the ball.
Spike
- A spike is usually the third contact a team makes with the ball.
- The object of spiking is to handle the ball so that it lands on the opponent's court and cannot be defended.
- A player makes a series of steps, jumps, and projects their body forward, transferring its kinetic energy to the ball when contact is made.
Block
- Blocking refers to the actions taken by players standing at the net to stop or alter an opponent's attack.
- A block that is aimed at completely stopping an attack, thus making the ball remain in the opponent's court, is called offensive.
- The jump should be timed to intercept the ball's trajectory prior to it crossing over the net.
Dig
- Digging is the ability to prevent the ball from touching one's court after a spike, particularly a ball that is nearly touching the ground.
- There are two techniques of digging: overhand dig and bump.
- A player may perform a "dive", throwing their body in the air with a forward movement in an attempt to save the ball, and lands on their chest.
Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of passing in volleyball, including the proper techniques and skills involved in receiving the opponent's serve.
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