Topic 1 Volleyball Flashcards
Who invented volleyball, and when?
William G. Morgan in 1895.
What was volleyball originally called?
Mintonette
What is the standard size and weight of a volleyball?
65-67 cm circumference, 260-280 grams.
What is the height of the net in men’s and women’s volleyball?
2.43 meters for men, 2.24 meters for women.
How big is a volleyball court?
18 meters long and 9 meters wide.
What is the purpose of the Attack Line?
It divides the court into back row and front row areas.
What is the Free Zone?
A 3-meter-wide area outside the court where players may play after the serve.
When is a ball considered “IN”?
When it contacts the line of the court.
What are the 6 basic skills in volleyball?
Serve, Receive/Pass, Block, Set, Spike/Attack, Dig.
Hold the ball with the non-dominant hand, drop it slightly, and hit it with the dominant hand.
underhand serve.
Hold the ball with the non-dominant hand, toss it, and hit it with the dominant hand.
overhead serve.
What is the purpose of a block in volleyball?
To prevent the ball from entering one’s court.
What is a set in volleyball?
Directing the ball for a player to spike into the opponent’s court.
An offensive move to hit the ball forcefully downward to the opponent’s side.
spike/attack
Handling the opponent’s serve or attack.
a dig in volleyball
How many players are on the court for each team?
6 players, with 3 front row and 3 back row players.
A defensive specialist who plays in the back row and wears a different-colored shirt.
libero
How does a volleyball game start?
With a coin toss.
How many consecutive touches are allowed per team?
Three
How does scoring work in volleyball?
First team to reach 25 points wins a set, with a two-point advantage in case of a tie.
When is a ball ruled “OUT”?
If it lands outside the boundary lines or touches objects outside the court.
Can players catch, hold, or throw the ball?
No, these actions are not allowed.
Is it legal to block an opponent’s serve?
No, players are not allowed to block or attack the serve.
Who changed the name mintonette into volleyball, when and why?
Dr. Alfred Halstedd, in 1896, because the game was vallying the ball
