Volleyball

Question 0

Why did he invent the game

Answer 0

Needed an indoor game to play during the winter

Question 1

Invented when and by whom

Answer 1

1895

William Morgan- a PE teacher for YMCA

Question 2

When did volleyball become an Olympic sport?

Answer 2

1964 @ the Tokyo Olympics

Question 3

Who dominated volleyball between 1964-1980

Answer 3

Soviet Union and Japan

Question 4

Net height

Answer 4

7’ 4 1/8” (women)

7’ 11 5/8” (men

Question 5

Net Antennae

Answer 5

Located on the two ends of the net

If the volleyball hits the net antennae then it’s out

Question 6

Court dimensions

Answer 6

59’ x 29’ 6”

Question 7

Backcourt Spiking Line

Answer 7

Located 9’ 10” from the center line

Aka 10’ line

Question 8

Center Line

Answer 8

The boundary that runs under the net and divides the court into two equal halves

Question 9

Superior Official

Answer 9

“Up Ref”
Decides whether the ball is in play or dead
Point of side out
Imposes penalties

Question 10

2nd Ref

Answer 10

Down Ref
Stationed beneath the net on the opposite side of the “Up Ref”
Decides net and centerline violations
Beckons substitutes

Question 11

How many players

Answer 11

6

Question 12

Where are the players when the ball is served?

Answer 12

In their positions

Question 13

How many substitutions can each game have in high school

Answer 13

18

Question 14

Which way does a court rotated?

Answer 14

Clockwise once had sided out and regained a serve

Question 15

How does a game begin

Answer 15

Coin toss

Question 16

Four types of serves

Answer 16

Overhand
Underhand
Side arm
Jump

Question 17

Which direction may a hit be made?

Answer 17

Any direction

Question 18

What can hit the ball with

Answer 18

Any body part above the waist

Question 19

The player cannot touch the ball….

Answer 19

After contacting the ball

Must wait for another play to hit the ball

Question 20

Back line players may not

Answer 20

Spike the volleyball from the attack area

Question 21

The team returning the serve or rally may not

Answer 21

Touch the ball more than three times on the return

Except when the ball is tipped on the block

Question 22

Is contacting the net allowed?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Can a player have part of their foot on the centerline?

Answer 23

Yes but if the complete foot crosses over the centerline the team opposite them will receive the point