Official Volleyball Rules (Identification and T or F) Flashcards

1
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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.

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Volleyball

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Who was the Physical Education Director of YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts?

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William G. Morgan

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Created on February 9, 1895, by William G. Morgan, volleyball’s original name was ___.

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Mintonette

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T or F
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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T

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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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F
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.

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F
To protect the fingers of the lady players, they were allowed to catch and throw the ball back into play.

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This includes the playing court and free zone and shall be rectangular and symmetrical in shape.

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Playing Area

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T or F
The playing court is a rectangular, measuring 18x9m, and surrounded by a free zone which is a minimum of 3m wide on all sides.

A

T

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The free playing space shall measure a minimum of 10m in height from the playing surface.

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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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T

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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.

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Boundary Lines

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This is the line beneath the net. Its axis divides the playing court into two equal courts measuring 9x9cm.

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Centre Line

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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.

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Attack Line

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This zone is limited by the axis of the centre line and the rear edge of the attack line.

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Front Zone

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This zone is measuring 9m wide and is behind each end line.

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Service Zone

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This zone is limited by the extension of both attack lines up to the scorer’s table.

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Substitution Zone

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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.

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Libero Replacement Zone

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This area is sized approximately 3x3m and is located in both of the bend side corners, outside the free zone.

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Warm-up Area

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The standard height of the net for men is 2.24m and 2.43 for women.

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F
The standard height of the net for men is 2.43m and 2.24 for women.

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It is a flexible rod, 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter, and made of fiberglass or any similar material.

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Antenna

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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.

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Posts

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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.

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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).

A

T

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Up to 15 players may be recorded on the score sheet and play in a match.

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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

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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.

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F
Once the coach and the team captain have signed the score sheet, the recorded players cannot be changed.

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T or F
A player’s equipment consists of a jersey, shorts, and socks (the uniform) and sports shoes.

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T

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The color and design for the jerseys, shorts, and socks must be uniform for the team (including the Libero).

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F
The color and design for the jerseys, shorts, and socks must be uniform for the team (excluding the Libero).

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The players’ jerseys must be numbered from 1-30.

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F
The players’ jerseys must be numbered from 1-20.

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The number should be placed on the jersey at the centre of only the front.

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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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T

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T or F
The team captain must have a number on his/her jersey with an 8x12cm underlining the number of the chest.

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T

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T or F
It is permitted to wear uniforms of a different color from that of the other players and/or without official numbers.

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F
It is forbidden to wear uniforms of a different color from that of the other players and/or without official numbers.

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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

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The Libero/s can either be team or game captain.

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T

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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.

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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.

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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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T

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40
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T or F
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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T

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41
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T or F
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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T

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42
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T or F
If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point but does not continue to serve.

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F
If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point and continues to serve.

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43
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T or F
To win a set, a team must first score 25 points with a minimum lead of 5 points.

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F
To win a set, a team must first score 25 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.

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T or F
To win a match, a team must win 4 sets.

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F
To win a match, a team must win 3 sets.

45
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T or F
In the case of a 2-2 tie, the deciding 5th set is played to 25 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.

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F
In the case of a 2-2 tie, the deciding 5th set is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.

46
Q

T or F
The winner of the toss chooses the right to serve or to receive the survives OR which side of the court they would be playing on.

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T

47
Q

T or F
There must always be 7 players per team in play.

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F
There must always be 6 players per team in play.

48
Q

T or F
Once the line-up sheet has been delivered to the 2nd referee or scorer, a change in the line-up may be authorized without regular substitution.

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F
Once the line-up sheet has been delivered to the 2nd referee or scorer, NO change in the line-up may be authorized without regular substitution.

49
Q

At the moment the ball is hit by the server, what position must each team be within its own court?

A

Rotational Order

50
Q

The three players along the net, occupying positions 4, 3, and 2, are referred to as?

A

Front-row Players

51
Q

The other three players occupying positions 5, 6, and 1 are referred to as?

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Back-row Players

52
Q

T or F
The ball is in play from the moment of the hit of the services authorized by the 1st referee.

A

T

53
Q

T or F
The ball is out of play at the moment of the fault, which is whistled by one of the referees; in the absence of a fault, at the moment of the whistle.

A

T

54
Q

T or F
The ball is IN play (1) if all its parts come in contact outside the boundary lines, (2) if it touches an object outside the court, (3) if it touches the antennae, ropes, or the net itself, (4) and if it completely crosses the lower space under the net.

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F
The ball is OUT of play (1) if all its parts come in contact outside the boundary lines, (2) if it touches an object outside the court, (3) if it touches the antennae, ropes, or the net itself, (4) and if it completely crosses the lower space under the net.

55
Q

T or F
Two or three players may touch the ball two times consecutively.

A

T

56
Q

T or F
When two (or three) teammates touch the ball simultaneously, it is counted as two (or three) hits (with the exception of blocking).

A

T

57
Q

T or F
The ball may touch any part of the body. It must not be caught and/or thrown and can rebound in any direction. It may touch various parts of the body, provided that the contacts take place simultaneously.

A

T

58
Q

T or F
At blocking, consecutive contacts may be made by one or more players.

A

T

59
Q

This is a type of fault when a team hits the ball four times before returning it.

A

Four Hits

60
Q

This is when a player takes support from a teammate or any structure/objects in order to hit the ball within the playing area.

A

Assisted Hit

61
Q

This is when the ball is caught and/or thrown, it does not rebound from the hit.

A

Catch

62
Q

This is when a player hits the ball twice in succession or the ball contacts various parts of his/her body in succession.

A

Double Contact

63
Q

This is the part of the vertical plane of the net limited as (1) below, by the top of the net; (2) at the sides, by the antennae, and their imaginary extension; and (3) above, by the ceiling.

The ball sent to the opponent’s court must go over the net within this space.

A

Crossing Space

64
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T or F
The ball that has crossed the net plane to the opponent’s free zone totally/partly through the external space may be played back within the team hits if: (1) the opponent’s court is not touched by the player, (2) the ball, when played back, crosses the net plane again/partly through the external space on the same side of the court.

A

T

65
Q

T or F
While crossing the net, the ball should not touch it.

A

F
While crossing the net, the ball MAY touch it.

66
Q

T or F
A ball driven into the net may be recovered within the limits of the three-team hits.

A

T

67
Q

T or F
If the ball rips the mesh of the net or tears it down, the rally continues.

A

F
If the ball rips the mesh of the net or tears it down, the rally is cancelled and replayed.

68
Q

T or F
In blocking, a player may touch the ball beyond the net, provided that he/she does not interfere with the opponent’s play before or during the latter’s attack hit.

A

T

69
Q

T or F
After an attack hit, a player is permitted to pass his/her hand beyond the net, provided that the contact has already been made within his/her own playing space.

A

T

70
Q

T or F
It is forbidden to penetrate into the opponent’s space under the net, provided that it does not interfere with the opponent’s play.

A

F
It is permitted to penetrate into the opponent’s space under the net, provided that it does not interfere with the opponent’s play.

71
Q

T or F
Penetrations into the opponent’s court, beyond the centre line, such as (1) touching the opponent’s court with a foot (feet), (2) touching the opponent’s court with any part of the body above the feet, (3) entering the opponent’s court if the ball goes out of play, and (4) penetrating into the opponent’s free zone are permitted.

A

T

71
Q

T or F
Contact with the net by a player between the antennae, during the action of playing the ball, is NOT a fault.

A

F
Contact with the net by a player between the antennae, during the action of playing the ball, is a fault.

72
Q

T or F
Players may NOT touch the posts, ropes, or any other objects outside the antennae, including the net itself, provided that it does not interfere with the play.

A

F
Players may touch the posts, ropes, or any other objects outside the antennae, including the net itself, provided that it does not interfere with the play.

73
Q

T or F
When the ball is driven into the net, causing it to touch an opponent, a fault is committed.

A

F
When the ball is driven into the net, causing it to touch an opponent, NO fault is committed.

74
Q

T or F
It is a fault if a player interferes with the opponent’s play while penetrating into the opponent’s space under the net.

A

T

75
Q

T or F
It is a fault if a player’s foot (feet) penetrates completely into the opponent’s court.

A

T

76
Q

T or F
It is not a fault if the net between the antennae is touched during his/her action of playing the ball.

A

F
It is a fault if the net between the antennae is touched during his/her action of playing the ball.

77
Q

T or F
It is a fault if a player uses the net as a support or stabilizing aid.

A

T

78
Q

T or F
Touching the net outside the antennae is considered to be a fault.

A

F
Touching the net outside the antennae is NOT considered to be a fault.

79
Q

This is the act of putting the ball into play, by the back-right player, placed in the service zone.

A

Service

80
Q

T or F
During service, the ball shall be hit with one hand or any part of the arm after being tossed/released from the hand(s).

A

T

81
Q

T or F
During service, dribbling/moving the ball in the hands is permitted.

A

T

82
Q

T or F
At the moment of the service hit or take-off for jump service, the server must touch the court (the end line included) or the floor outside the service zone.

A

F
At the moment of the service hit or take-off for jump service, the server must NOT touch the court (the end line included) or the floor outside the service zone.

83
Q

T or F
The server must hit the ball within 5 seconds after the 1st referee whistles for service.

A

F
The server must hit the ball within 8 seconds after the 1st referee whistles for service.

84
Q

T or F
A service executed before the referee’s whistle is continued and not repeated.

A

F
A service executed before the referee’s whistle is cancelled and repeated.

85
Q

T or F
The players of the serving team may prevent their opponent from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

A

F
The players of the serving team must NOT prevent their opponent from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

86
Q

What do you call the actions which direct the ball toward the opponents, with the exception of services and blocks?

A

Attack Hits

87
Q

T or F
During an attack hit, tipping is permitted only if the ball is cleanly hit and not caught or thrown.

A

T

88
Q

T or F
An attack hit is completed at the moment the ball completely crosses the vertical plane of the net or is touched by an opponent.

A

T

89
Q

T or F
A front-row player may complete an attack hit at any height, provided that the contact with the ball has been made within the player’s own playing space.

A

T

90
Q

T or F
A back-row player may complete an attack hit from the front zone if, at the moment of the contact, a part of the ball is lower that the top of the net.

A

T

91
Q

T or F
A back-row player, at his/her take-off, must neither touch/cross his/her foot (feet) over the attack line.
After his/her hit, he/she may land within the front zone.

A

T

92
Q

T or F
No player is forbidden to complete an attack hit on the opponent’s service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net.

A

F
No player is permitted to complete an attack hit on the opponent’s service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net.

92
Q

T or F
No player is forbidden to complete an attack hit on the opponent’s service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net.

A

F
No player is permitted to complete an attack hit on the opponent’s service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net.

93
Q

T or F
It is a fault if a player hits the ball “out.”

A

T

94
Q

T or F
It is a fault if a back-row player completes an attack hit from the front zone.

A

T

95
Q

T or F
It is not a fault if the Libero completes an attack hit if at the moment of the hit the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.

A

F
It is a fault if the Libero completes an attack hit if at the moment of the hit the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.

96
Q

Which players are permitted to complete a block?

A

Front-row Players

97
Q

T or F
Consecutive contacts with the ball may occur by one or more blockers.

A

T

98
Q

Which action is not counted as a team hit?

A

Block

99
Q

T or F
It is permitted to block an opponent’s service.

A

F
It is forbidden to block an opponent’s service.

100
Q

What type of fault if a blocker touches the ball in the opponent’s space or if a blocker(s) blocks the opponent’s service?

A

Blocking Fault

101
Q

T or F
The Libero is permitted to block or participate in a completed block.

A

F
The Libero is forbidden to block or participate in a completed block.

102
Q

T or F
It is a blocking fault if the ball is sent “out” off the block.

A

T

103
Q

It refers to a service that is not passable and results immediately at a point.

A

Service Ace or Ace

104
Q

It refers to passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill.

A

Assist

105
Q

It refers to the “hitter” or “spiker.” A player who
attempts to hit a ball offensively with the purpose of terminating play in his or her team’s favor.

A

Attacker

106
Q

It refers to a defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court.

A

Block