Section 1- The Game Flashcards
The dimensions of the court
18 x 9 m
The free zone is a minimum of
2 m on all sides
It is forbidden to play on _____ or _____ surfaces
rough or slippery
It is recommended that the court be a _____ or _____ in color
light or contrasting
Outdoor courts: may have a slope of ___ mm/m for drainage.
Court lines may not be made of _______
5
All lines are ___ wide
5 cm (2”)
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 ________
both courts
The back of the attack line is drawn ____ from the center line. This marks the _____.
3 m/ front zone
The service zone extends ____ past the end line.
2 m
The substitution zone is limited by the extension of the _____ to both _____
canter line/ attack lines
The Libero Replacement Zone is limited by the extension of the _____ through the _____
attack lines/ end lines.
The warm up area is at the _____ and no nearer to the court than the front of the _____
bench (/area) / team bench
The penalty area has a size approximately _____;
The inclusion of a penalty area, with 2 _____ is _____.
1m x 1m;
chairs/recommended
The temperature shall not be below _____ nor higher than _____
10 C/ 50 F; 25 C/77 F
For nationally sanctioned USA volleyball competitions, the lighting on the playing area should be _____ measured at _____ on the playing surface
300 lux; 1 m
The height of the net should reach _____ for men and _____ for women
2.43 m ((7’11 5/8”) men; 2.24m (7’ 4 1/8”) women
The height of the net may vary according to age group:
Male Female
12s = \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_
14s = \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_
18s = \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_
45s = \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_
55s = \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_
70s = \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_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”)
The net height is measured from the ______ and the _____. The official heights must not exceed _____.
center line and side lines; 2 cm (3/4”)
The net is _____ wide and _____ long made of ______ square black mesh.
1 m (39”); 9.5 - 10 m (31’ 6” - 33’); 10 cm (4”)
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 __________.
5- 7 cm (2- 2 ¾”); 5 cm (2”); considered a part of the net
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 _______
1.8 m (5’11’); 10 (3/8”) mm; 80 cm (32”); considered a part of the net
- The antenna are placed at the ______ of the side bands.
Outer edge
The posts are placed at a distance _____ outside the sidelines. The height is _____. The padding should reach a minimum height of _____.
0.5 - 1.0 m (20”- 39”); 2.55 m (8’4”); 1.7 m (5’6”)
Padding on additional supporting equipment, such as wires, must be a minimum of _____ thick.
1.25 cm (1/2”)
The referee stand should allow the referee’s eye position to be approx _____ above the top of the net.
50 cm (19”)
The scoreboard must be divided ______ and is _____
2 parts; not official
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 _____
65 - 67 cm (25.6” - 26.4”); 260 - 280 g (9-10 oz); 4.26 - 4.61 psi; 198 - 227 g (7-8 oz)
All balls in a match must have the _____ regarding size, color, weight, pressure, type, etc. USA Volleyball must _____ the balls
same standards; approve
