Section 1- The Game

Question 1

The dimensions of the court

Answer 1

18 x 9 m

Question 2

The free zone is a minimum of

Answer 2

2 m on all sides

Question 3

It is forbidden to play on _____ or _____ surfaces

Answer 3

rough or slippery

Question 4

It is recommended that the court be a _____ or _____ in color

Answer 4

light or contrasting

Question 5

Outdoor courts: may have a slope of ___ mm/m for drainage.

Court lines may not be made of _______

Answer 5

5

Question 6

All lines are ___ wide

Answer 6

5 cm (2”)

Question 7

The center line divides the entire court into two 9m x 9m courts. The entire width of the center line is considered to belong to ________

Answer 7

both courts

Question 8

The back of the attack line is drawn ____ from the center line. This marks the _____.

Answer 8

3 m/ front zone

Question 9

The service zone extends ____ past the end line.

Answer 9

2 m

Question 10

The substitution zone is limited by the extension of the _____ to both _____

Answer 10

canter line/ attack lines

Question 11

The Libero Replacement Zone is limited by the extension of the _____ through the _____

Answer 11

attack lines/ end lines.

Question 12

The warm up area is at the _____ and no nearer to the court than the front of the _____

Answer 12

bench (/area) / team bench

Question 13

The penalty area has a size approximately _____;

The inclusion of a penalty area, with 2 _____ is _____.

Answer 13

1m x 1m;

chairs/recommended

Question 14

The temperature shall not be below _____ nor higher than _____

Answer 14

10 C/ 50 F; 25 C/77 F

Question 15

For nationally sanctioned USA volleyball competitions, the lighting on the playing area should be _____ measured at _____ on the playing surface

Answer 15

300 lux; 1 m

Question 16

The height of the net should reach _____ for men and _____ for women

Answer 16

2.43 m ((7’11 5/8”) men; 2.24m (7’ 4 1/8”) women

Question 17

The height of the net may vary according to age group:
         Male         Female
12s = \_\_\_\_\_\_     \_\_\_\_\_\_
14s = \_\_\_\_\_\_     \_\_\_\_\_\_
18s = \_\_\_\_\_\_     \_\_\_\_\_\_
45s = \_\_\_\_\_\_     \_\_\_\_\_\_
55s = \_\_\_\_\_\_     \_\_\_\_\_\_
70s = \_\_\_\_\_\_     \_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 17

Male Female
10s = 2.13 m (7’0”) 1.98 m (6’6”)
12s = 2.13 m (7’0”) 2.13 m (7’0”)
14s = 2.24 m (7’4 1/8”) 2.24 m (7’4 1/8”)
18s = 2.43 m (7’11 5/8”) 2.24 m (7’4 1/8”)
45s = 2.43 m (7’11 5/8”) 2.19 m (7’ 2 1/8”)
55s = 2.38 m (7’9 5/8’) 2.19 m (7’ 2 1/8”)
70s = 2.29 m (7’6) 2.19 m (7’ 2 1/8”)

Question 18

The net height is measured from the ______ and the _____. The official heights must not exceed _____.

Answer 18

center line and side lines; 2 cm (3/4”)

Question 19

The net is _____ wide and _____ long made of ______ square black mesh.

Answer 19

1 m (39”); 9.5 - 10 m (31’ 6” - 33’); 10 cm (4”)

Question 20

At the top of the net, a horizontal band _____ wide of two fold white canvas is sewn along its full length. At the bottom and sides of the net, the band measures _____ wide. The (optional) side bands are __________.

Answer 20

5- 7 cm (2- 2 ¾”); 5 cm (2”); considered a part of the net

Question 21

The antenna is ____ long and _____ in diameter and made of fiberglass (or similar). The top _____ of each antenna extends above the net and contain contrasting colors. The antenna are _______

Answer 21

1.8 m (5’11’); 10 (3/8”) mm; 80 cm (32”); considered a part of the net

Question 22

22. The antenna are placed at the ______ of the side bands.

Answer 22

Outer edge

Question 23

The posts are placed at a distance _____ outside the sidelines. The height is _____. The padding should reach a minimum height of _____.

Answer 23

0.5 - 1.0 m (20”- 39”); 2.55 m (8’4”); 1.7 m (5’6”)

Question 24

Padding on additional supporting equipment, such as wires, must be a minimum of _____ thick.

Answer 24

1.25 cm (1/2”)

Question 25

The referee stand should allow the referee’s eye position to be approx _____ above the top of the net.

Answer 25

50 cm (19”)

Question 26

The scoreboard must be divided ______ and is _____

Answer 26

2 parts; not official

Question 27

The circumference of the ball is _____, its weight is _____, and the inside pressure should be _____. 12 and under may use a ball with a weight of _____

Answer 27

65 - 67 cm (25.6” - 26.4”); 260 - 280 g (9-10 oz); 4.26 - 4.61 psi; 198 - 227 g (7-8 oz)

Question 28

All balls in a match must have the _____ regarding size, color, weight, pressure, type, etc. USA Volleyball must _____ the balls

Answer 28

same standards; approve