Volleyball Terms

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What is the minimum distance from the baseline a back-row player must take off from to legally attack the ball above the net?

10-foot (correct)

5-foot

12-foot

7-foot

What is the term for a defensive play by one or more front-row players meant to intercept a spiked ball?

Block (correct)

Set

Dig

Spike

Which of the following is a 'local' violation that occurs while making a block attempt?

Stepping out of bounds

Touching the net (correct)

Holding the ball

Lifting the ball

What is the term for a set delivered behind the setter?

Back set Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a spike from the hitter's strong side that travels at a sharp angle across the net?

Cut shot Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the assisting blocker(s) in a block attempt?

To close the block Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the three-meter line on the court?

To signify the point where a back-row player must leave the ground behind to attack the ball Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a ball deflected back to the attacking team's floor by the opponent's blockers?

Stuff Signup and view all the answers

What is a substitution in volleyball?

A player replacing another player already on the court Signup and view all the answers

What is a triple-block in volleyball?

A block formed by all three front-row players Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a player contacting the ball on a defensive play?

Touch Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of switching court positions after a ball is served?

To facilitate the strongest player positions Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a ball that is sent away from the net and towards the opponent's court?

Deep Signup and view all the answers

What is the scoring system used to statistically score defensive plays?

3.0-point system Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a violation where a player hits the ball twice in a row?

Double hit Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a player who sets the ball for the attacker?

Setter Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a defensive play where a player dives to pass the ball?

Sprawl Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a type of serve that has no spin and follows an erratic path?

Floater Signup and view all the answers