Volleyball Rules and Skills Quiz
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What is considered an illegal action during a volleyball game?

  • Stepping on the service line during a serve (correct)
  • Blocking a ball from an opponent with 3 contacts
  • Changing positions after a serve
  • Contacting the ball with any body part
  • Which of the following describes the correct procedure for the setting skill?

  • Hitting the ball with the fist
  • Contacting the ball with finger pads above the head (correct)
  • Swinging the arms from side to side
  • Using the forearms while crouching
  • What constitutes a violation when blocking an opponent's ball?

  • Contacting the ball after the opponent has made 3 contacts
  • Reaching over the net when the opponent has not used 3 contacts (correct)
  • Blocking while positioned behind the net
  • Using an open hand to block the ball
  • Which of the following is not a basic skill used in volleyball?

    <p>Boxing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a back-row player allowed to legally attack the ball?

    <p>When the ball is above the net and outside the front zone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the serving skill in volleyball?

    <p>To put the ball in play and send it over the net (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if two or more players contact the ball simultaneously?

    <p>It is considered one play and any player can make the next contact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which violation occurs when a player touches the net during a play?

    <p>Net touch violation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the officiating crew in higher competitions?

    <p>To include multiple referees and judges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented volleyball and in what year?

    <p>William G. Morgan in 1895 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of volleyball?

    <p>Mintonette (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did volleyball become an Olympic sport?

    <p>1964 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of hits allowed per team during a play?

    <p>3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was formed in 1947 to oversee international volleyball?

    <p>Federation Internationale de Volley Ball (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many players are there per team in a standard volleyball match?

    <p>6 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team had notable success in volleyball in the years following World War II?

    <p>Soviet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered 'out' during a volleyball match?

    <p>Ball hitting the antennae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the success of the Japanese women's volleyball team in the post-war era?

    <p>Dedicated team practice and expert coaching (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first nationwide volleyball tournament in the US held?

    <p>1922 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Legal Ball Contact

    A player can touch the ball with any part of their body, but cannot catch, hold, or throw it.

    Multiple Player Contact

    If two or more players on the same team contact the ball at the same time, it counts as one play, and either player can make the next contact.

    Server Restrictions

    A player who is serving cannot attack the ball if it's still inside the 10-foot line.

    Position Changes after Serve

    Players on the front row of a team can change their positions at the net after the serve, but only inside the court.

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    Passing

    The technique to receive the ball from opponents, aiming to control it without carrying or lifting it.

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    Setting

    The technique to receive a teammate's pass, using finger pads to hit the ball overhead with outstretched arms.

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    Attacking/Spiking

    A powerful swing aimed at landing the ball in the opponent's court to gain a point.

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    Blocking

    The technique to stop an opponent's attack from crossing the net, aiming to prevent them from scoring a point.

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    Digging

    A technique resembling a forearm pass, used mainly for receiving an opponent's attack that is hit near the defender.

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    Service Line Violation

    Stepping on or across the service line during serving is a violation, causing a point to be awarded to the other team.

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    What is Volleyball?

    Volleyball is a team sport where two teams of six players compete by hitting a ball back and forth over a net using their hands.

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    Who invented Volleyball?

    William G. Morgan invented volleyball in 1895 as an indoor sport for businessmen, initially called "mintonette" before being renamed "Volleyball."

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    How did Volleyball spread?

    The game quickly gained popularity in the US, including schools, playgrounds, armed forces, and organizations, and was subsequently introduced to other countries.

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    When and why was the USVBA formed?

    The first nationwide volleyball tournament in the US was held in 1922, and the US Volleyball Association (USVBA) was formed in 1928.

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    What is the FIVB?

    The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) was formed in 1947 to regulate international volleyball competitions.

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    Who dominated early international volleyball?

    European teams, particularly from Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, and the Soviet Union, dominated European and Olympic volleyball competitions.

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    Why were European teams successful?

    The success of European teams was attributed to widespread grassroots interest and well-organized training at various skill levels.

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    What made the Japanese women's volleyball team successful?

    The Japanese women's volleyball team achieved global success by winning the Olympic championship in 1946 and multiple world championships, demonstrating their strength and dedication.

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    How many players are on a volleyball team and what are the basic rules?

    Each team has 6 players, with 3 on the front row and 3 on the back row. A player cannot hit the ball twice consecutively, except for blocking.

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    What are some key rules regarding the ball?

    A ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve. A ball hitting the boundary line is considered "in." A ball hitting an antennae or completely outside the court is "out."

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