Official Volleyball Rules (Identification and T or F) Flashcards
It is one of the most successful and popular competitive recreational sports in the world. It is fast, it is exciting, and the action is explosive.
Volleyball
Who was the Physical Education Director of YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts?
William G. Morgan
Created on February 9, 1895, by William G. Morgan, volleyball’s original name was ___.
Mintonette
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The first rules written down by William G. Morgan called for a net to be 6ft and 6in (1.98m) high, a 25x50ft (7.6x15.2m) court, and any number of players.
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There was a limit of 6 to the number of ball contacts for each team before sending the ball to the opponent’s court.
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There was no limit to the number of ball contacts for each team before sending the ball to the opponent’s court.
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To protect the fingers of the lady players, they were NOT allowed to catch and throw the ball back into play.
F
To protect the fingers of the lady players, they were allowed to catch and throw the ball back into play.
This includes the playing court and free zone and shall be rectangular and symmetrical in shape.
Playing Area
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The playing court is a rectangular, measuring 18x9m, and surrounded by a free zone which is a minimum of 3m wide on all sides.
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T or F
The free playing space shall measure a minimum of 10m in height from the playing surface.
F
The free playing space shall measure a minimum of 7m in height from the playing surface.
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All lines on the court must be 5cm wide. They must be of light color, which is different from the color of the floor and from any other lines on the court.
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This line serves as a visual marker to ensure that the teams stay within their designated court area. It defines the court area in which the players can move.
Two side lines and two end lines mark the playing court.
Boundary Lines
This is the line beneath the net. Its axis divides the playing court into two equal courts measuring 9x9cm.
Centre Line
This line is the boundary line that marks the front and back courts. Its rear edge is drawn 3m back from the axis of the centre line, marks the front zone.
Attack Line
This zone is limited by the axis of the centre line and the rear edge of the attack line.
Front Zone
This zone is measuring 9m wide and is behind each end line.
Service Zone
This zone is limited by the extension of both attack lines up to the scorer’s table.
Substitution Zone
This zone is part of the free zone on the side of the team benches, limited by the extension of the attack line up to the end line.
Libero Replacement Zone
This area is sized approximately 3x3m and is located in both of the bend side corners, outside the free zone.
Warm-up Area
T or F
The standard height of the net for men is 2.24m and 2.43 for women.
F
The standard height of the net for men is 2.43m and 2.24 for women.
It is a flexible rod, 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter, and made of fiberglass or any similar material.
Antenna
These are measured to be 2.55m high and are preferably adjustable. They are rounded and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires, and there shall not be any dangerous or obstructing devices.
Posts
It is spherical and is made of a flexible leather or synthetic leather case with a bladder inside that is made of rubber or a similar material.
Ball
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The circumference of a volleyball is to be 65-67cm and its weight is 260-280g. Its inside pressure, on the other hand, shall be 0.30 to 0.325 kg/cm2 (4.26 to 4.61 psi) (294.3 to 318.82 mbar or hPa).
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T or F
For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, 6 balls shall be used. In this case, 5 ball retrievers are stationed, one at each corner of the free zone, and one behind each referee.
F
For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, 5 balls shall be used. In this case, 6 ball retrievers are stationed, one at each corner of the free zone, and one behind each referee.
T or F
A team may consist of up to 15 players, plus the Coaching Staff: one coach, a maximum of three assistant coaches; a medical staff: one team therapist, and one medical doctor.
F
A team may consist of up to 12 players, plus the Coaching Staff: one coach, a maximum of two assistant coaches; a medical staff: one team therapist, and one medical doctor.
T or F
Up to 15 players may be recorded on the score sheet and play in a match.
F
Up to 14 players may be recorded on the score sheet and play in a match.
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Only the players recorded on the score sheet may enter the court and play.
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T or F
Once the coach and the team captain have signed the score sheet, the recorded players can still be changed.
F
Once the coach and the team captain have signed the score sheet, the recorded players cannot be changed.
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A player’s equipment consists of a jersey, shorts, and socks (the uniform) and sports shoes.
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T or F
The color and design for the jerseys, shorts, and socks must be uniform for the team (including the Libero).
F
The color and design for the jerseys, shorts, and socks must be uniform for the team (excluding the Libero).
T or F
The players’ jerseys must be numbered from 1-30.
F
The players’ jerseys must be numbered from 1-20.
T or F
The number should be placed on the jersey at the centre of only the front.
F
The number should be placed on the jersey at the centre of BOTH the front and back.
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The number must be a minimum of 15cm in height on the chest and 20cm on the back. The stripe, on the other hand, shall be a minimum of 2cm in width.
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The team captain must have a number on his/her jersey with an 8x12cm underlining the number of the chest.
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It is permitted to wear uniforms of a different color from that of the other players and/or without official numbers.
F
It is forbidden to wear uniforms of a different color from that of the other players and/or without official numbers.
T or F
Both the team captain and team coach are responsible for the conduct and discipline of their team members.
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T or F
The Libero/s can either be team or game captain.
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T or F
During the match, when the team captain is not on the court, the coach or the team captain must assign another player on the court, including the Libero, to assume the role of the game captain.
F
During the match, when the team captain is not on the court, the coach or the team captain must assign another player on the court, but NOT the Libero, to assume the role of the game captain.
T or F
When the ball is out of play, ONLY the game captain is authorized to speak to the referees (1) to ask for an explanation of the application and interpretation of the rules and also (2) to submit the request/questions of his/her teammates.
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The team captain has the right to record an official protest on the score sheet at the end of the match.
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To score a point, a team must land the ball on the opponent’s court, if the opponent team commits a fault, or if the opponent team receives a penalty.
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If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point but does not continue to serve.
F
If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point and continues to serve.
T or F
To win a set, a team must first score 25 points with a minimum lead of 5 points.
F
To win a set, a team must first score 25 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.