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What was the original name of volleyball?
What was the original name of volleyball?
Who is credited with inventing the set and spike in volleyball?
Who is credited with inventing the set and spike in volleyball?
Where was volleyball first introduced in Asia?
Where was volleyball first introduced in Asia?
What is the approximate number of calories burned per hour by a 200-pound individual playing volleyball?
What is the approximate number of calories burned per hour by a 200-pound individual playing volleyball?
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Who introduced volleyball to the Philippines?
Who introduced volleyball to the Philippines?
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What changes were made to the scoring system of volleyball in the Philippines?
What changes were made to the scoring system of volleyball in the Philippines?
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What is the term for an attack in volleyball that results in an immediate point or side out?
What is the term for an attack in volleyball that results in an immediate point or side out?
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Where are the officials located in volleyball who are responsible for ruling if the ball is legally in play along the lines?
Where are the officials located in volleyball who are responsible for ruling if the ball is legally in play along the lines?
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What is the term for a ball spiked with less than maximum force but with spin in volleyball?
What is the term for a ball spiked with less than maximum force but with spin in volleyball?
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In volleyball, what does 'Net Height' refer to?
In volleyball, what does 'Net Height' refer to?
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What is the term used in volleyball to describe a set usually 2' above the net where the hitter is approaching the setter?
What is the term used in volleyball to describe a set usually 2' above the net where the hitter is approaching the setter?
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In volleyball, what results when a spiked ball is blocked by a defensive player and deflects straight to the floor on the attackers' side?
In volleyball, what results when a spiked ball is blocked by a defensive player and deflects straight to the floor on the attackers' side?
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Which action is a violation in volleyball when reaching over the net?
Which action is a violation in volleyball when reaching over the net?
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What is the main goal of setting in volleyball?
What is the main goal of setting in volleyball?
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What type of serve is characterized by driving the ball into the opponent's court with a high arc?
What type of serve is characterized by driving the ball into the opponent's court with a high arc?
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When is a player considered to have committed a fault in serving in volleyball?
When is a player considered to have committed a fault in serving in volleyball?
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What is not considered a violation when blocking or spiking from a back row position?
What is not considered a violation when blocking or spiking from a back row position?
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Which skill is characterized by trying to play the ball directly onto the opponent's court?
Which skill is characterized by trying to play the ball directly onto the opponent's court?
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What is the term used for a pass that puts the ball in place for a hitter to attack?
What is the term used for a pass that puts the ball in place for a hitter to attack?
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What is defined as an unsuccessful serve in volleyball?
What is defined as an unsuccessful serve in volleyball?
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What happens in volleyball when a blocker gets hit in the head or face by a spiked ball?
What happens in volleyball when a blocker gets hit in the head or face by a spiked ball?
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Which term refers to the player who sets the ball with an overhand pass for a teammate to hit?
Which term refers to the player who sets the ball with an overhand pass for a teammate to hit?
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What line signifies the point at which a back row player must leave the ground behind to attack the ball?
What line signifies the point at which a back row player must leave the ground behind to attack the ball?
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What should be done if there is a discrepancy between the visual score and the score sheet in volleyball?
What should be done if there is a discrepancy between the visual score and the score sheet in volleyball?
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What should one of the volleyball referees do at the end of each set regarding the scoresheet?
What should one of the volleyball referees do at the end of each set regarding the scoresheet?
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What is the main function of the assistant scorer (or libero tracker) in volleyball matches?
What is the main function of the assistant scorer (or libero tracker) in volleyball matches?
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Where do line judges typically stand in volleyball matches if only two are used?
Where do line judges typically stand in volleyball matches if only two are used?
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What is one of the duties of volleyball officials before a match starts?
What is one of the duties of volleyball officials before a match starts?
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What should volleyball officials do if a server serves out of order?
What should volleyball officials do if a server serves out of order?
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Study Notes
Volleyball Terminology
- A rotation is the clockwise movement of players around the court and through the serving position following a side out.
- A serve is used to put the ball into play.
- A service error occurs when the ball fails to clear the net, lands out of bounds, or the server commits a foot fault.
- Side out scoring is a method used in games one through four of matches where points can be won only by the serving team.
Volleyball Terminology (continued)
- A set is a pass that puts the ball in place for a hitter to attack.
- Stuff refers to a ball that is deflected back to the attacking team's floor by the opponents' blockers.
- A setter is the player who sets the ball with an overhand pass for a teammate to hit.
- Six pack occurs when a blocker gets hit in the head or face by a spiked ball.
- Slide attack is a low back set to the antenna that the middle hitter swings behind the setter to attack.
- Ten foot/3-meter line is the line extended across the court to signify the point which a back row player must leave the ground behind to attack the ball.
Volleyball History
- The game of volleyball was originally called "mintonette" and was invented by William G. Morgan.
- Morgan designed the game to be a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball.
- The first volleyball net was only 6'6" high.
- Volleyball was introduced in Asia, specifically in India, and was later introduced to the Philippines.
- The Filipinos developed the "bomba" or kill, and called the hitter a "bomberino".
Volleyball Rules
- Three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted.
- Reaching over the net, except under certain conditions, is not allowed.
- Reaching under the net, if it interferes with the ball or opposing player, is not allowed.
- Failure to serve in the correct order is not allowed.
- Blocks or spikes from a position which is clearly not behind the 10-foot line while in a back row position are not allowed.
Volleyball Skills and Techniques
- Skills are actions used in an activity, such as service, pass, set, etc.
- Techniques are the way in which a skill is performed, such as line and cross-court shot, dump, etc.
- Competitive teams master six basic skills: serve, pass, set, attack, block, and dig.
Serve
- A serve is an attempt to drive the ball into the opponent's court.
- Types of serves include underhand, sky ball, topspin, float, jump serve, and jump float.
- An "ace" occurs when the ball lands directly into the court or travels outside the court after being touched by an opponent.
Set
- The set is usually the second contact.
- The main goal of setting is to put the ball in the air in such a way that it can be driven by an attack into the opponent's court.
- The setter coordinates the offensive movements of a team.
- Overhand and bump set are types of sets.
- "Dump" occurs when the setter tries to play it directly onto the opponent's court.
Volleyball Officials
- The scorekeeper is responsible for filling in the pre-match information and recording points during the match.
- The assistant scorer (or libero tracker) records libero replacements and notifies any faults with libero replacements.
- The line judges watch the endline and sideline of their respective corners.
- The referees are responsible for checking the accuracy of the scoresheet at the end of each set.
Volleyball Terminology (continued)
- Joust occurs when 2 opposing players are simultaneously attempting to play a ball above the net.
- Kill is an attack that results in an immediate point or side out.
- Linesman refers to officials located at the corners of the court.
- Middle blocker usually plays in the middle of the net when in the front row and moves laterally to her blocking assignments.
- Net height is seven feet, 4-1/8 inches high.
- Off-speed hit is any ball spiked with less than maximum force but with spin.
- Overlap refers to the position of the players in the rotation prior to the contact of the ball when serving.
- Quick set is a set usually 2' above the net in which the hitter is approaching the setter and may even be in the air, before the setter delivers the ball.
- Rally scoring is a scoring method used in the fifth game of matches where points can be won by the serving or receiving team.
- Red card is given by the official to a player or coach for flagrant misconduct resulting in a point/side out to the opponent.
- Reception error is a serve that a player should have been able to return, but results in an ace.
- Roof is a ball that when spiked is blocked by a defensive player such that the ball deflects straight to the floor on the attacker's side.
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Test your knowledge on the rules related to volleyball scorekeeping, including correcting discrepancies between the scoresheet and visual score. Learn about the responsibilities of volleyball officials before and during matches.
