Volleyball Terms Flashcards

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What is a Volleyball Match?

This is usually played with the best out of five games, which means who wins three games first is the winner of the match.

A Volleyball Game is played until ____ points.

The deciding , the fifth , is played until points.

game, game, 15

How many players are on a Volleyball Team?

6 players Signup and view all the answers

What is Rotation in Volleyball?

The cycle of players moving after a team wins the ball after the opponent's serve. Signup and view all the answers

Volleyball Hits are also called an _______.

attack Signup and view all the answers

A team has three ______ to play the ball into the other side of the net.

hits Signup and view all the answers

A __ _ ________ is required for the winning team to end a game.

two point difference Signup and view all the answers

A ___ _ is the violation of the rules.

playing fault Signup and view all the answers

What results from a point in Volleyball?

The result of a rally or a fault. Signup and view all the answers

A ______ _ is the time between the serve and the end of the game.

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What is Volley in Volleyball?

Keeping the ball in play and returning it to your opponent without committing any faults. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Sideout?

When the receiving team wins the rally and rotates to serve. Signup and view all the answers

What is Rally Scoring?

A scoring system where every rally results in a point. Signup and view all the answers

What is Sideout Scoring?

A scoring system where points are only scored by the team that is currently serving. Signup and view all the answers

A hitter can also be called a ____ or an attacker.

volleyball spiker Signup and view all the answers

A ________ _ is when a player tries to place the net to assist a spiker in killing the ball.

volleyball set Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is done by joining your forearms together to pass a ball.

volleyball bump pass Signup and view all the answers

It's most common to do a ____ when a ball is coming over from the other side of the net.

pass Signup and view all the answers

An ____ is usually taken with the fingers, over the head.

overhead pass Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Block in Volleyball?

To prevent your opponents from hitting the ball into your court. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Volleyball Match

A volleyball match consists of "the best out of five games," where the first team to win three games is declared the winner.

Volleyball Game

Each game is typically played to 25 points; some leagues may play to 30 points.
The deciding game (fifth in extended matches or third in shorter matches) is played to 15 points.

Volleyball Team

A volleyball team is composed of six players: three in the front row and three in the back row.

Rotation

Rotation occurs when players cycle positions after the team wins the ball following the opponent's serve.

Volleyball Hits

Also known as an attack, a volleyball hit involves jumping and striking the ball with an overhead swing.
Each team has three hits to play the ball over the net, and these must not be executed by the same player consecutively.

Two Point Difference

A two-point difference is necessary for a team to secure a win at the end of a game.

Playing Fault

A playing fault denotes a violation of the rules, resulting in a point for the opposing team.
Common faults include a player hitting the ball twice, a team exceeding three touches, net touches, or catching and throwing the ball.

Point

A point is scored as a result of a rally or a fault by the opposing team.

Volleyball Rally

A volleyball rally refers to the gameplay sequence between a serve and the conclusion of that particular point.

Volley

A volley keeps the ball in play and facilitates returning it to the opponent without committing faults.

Sideout

A sideout occurs when the receiving team wins the rally and gets the opportunity to serve after rotating.

Rally Scoring

In rally scoring, every completed rally results in a point, regardless of which team served.

Sideout Scoring

In sideout scoring, points can only be scored by the team currently serving.

Volleyball Spiker

A volleyball spiker, or attacker, is a hitter responsible for executing attacks and plays an athletic role in the game.

Volleyball Set

A volleyball set is when a player positions the ball for a spiker to attempt a kill; skill improvement requires extensive practice.

Volleyball Bump Pass

A bump pass is executed by joining forearms to pass the ball; there are alternative passing techniques available.

Pass

A pass is most commonly performed when receiving a ball coming over from the opposite side.

Overhead Pass

An overhead pass typically uses fingers and is taken over the head; it offers better control compared to passing with forearms.

Block

The purpose of a block is to prevent opponents from hitting the ball into the player’s court, allowing one to three players to execute this action.

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This quiz provides essential terminology related to volleyball, highlighting key concepts such as matches, games, and teams. Understanding these terms is crucial for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of the sport. Test your familiarity with these vital volleyball definitions.