Volleyball

Question 1

SCORING

Answer 1

• Rally scoring
• Games go to 25
• Win by 2

Question 2

ILLEGAL HITS

Answer 2

• CARRY
• LIFT
• BLOCKING OR SPIKING SERVES
• DOUBLE HIT
• Back row players ARE NOT allowed to go into the front row to spike or block the ball.

Question 3

CARRY

Answer 3

• illegal hit

- Momentarily holding the ball

Question 4

LIFT

Answer 4

• Illegal hit

- Contacting the ball with an open palm faces an upward direction below the waist

Question 5

DOUBLE HIT

Answer 5

• Illegal hit

- Contacting the ball twice in a row by the same person

Question 6

RULES:

Are balls that land on the line good

Answer 6

Any ball that lands on the line is good

Question 7

RULES:

How many hits are allowed per side

Answer 7

-Only 3 hits are allowed on a side

Question 8

What may the ball not be played off of

Answer 8

-The ball may not be played off the curtain or wall

Question 9

Can a ball hit an obstruction

Answer 9

-If the ball hits an obstruction (such as the ceiling or the net) it is only playable when it comes back down on the side it originated from (as long as it is not the third hit)

Question 10

Where must the service must be from

Answer 10

-Service must be from behind the service line. Stepping on or over the service line while contacting the ball on a serve is a fault (or foot fault)

Question 11

What happens if the ball hits the net

Answer 11

• If the ball hits the net and goes over on the service, it is a live ball.

Question 12

How many people per side of the net

Answer 12

A regulation volleyball game has 6 people per side of the net

Question 13

Can you touch the net

Answer 13

If you touch the net with your body, it is a point for the other team.

Question 14

Ace

Answer 14

-A serve that results directly in a point, usually when the ball hits the floor untouched on the receiving teams side of the court

Question 15

Assist

Answer 15

-Passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill

Question 16

Back row

Answer 16

-The three players who court position is near the baseline

Question 17

Block

Answer 17

-A defensive play by one or more of the front row players meant to intercept a spiked ball

Question 18

Bump

Answer 18

Descriptive term for a forearm pass. Your arms should be straight out with your thumbs next to each other. You should have a flat surface so you can contact the ball on the forearms (NOT THE WRISTS). You should have bent
knees and your feet should be shoulder width apart. In order to make the ball go further, you should use your legs and NOT swing your arms.

Question 19

Dig

Answer 19

-Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball

Question 20

Front row

Answer 20

-Three players whose court position is near the net

Question 21

Overhand Serve

Answer 21

-The toss should be a step in front of you. You should step
with your opposite foot and strike the ball with an open hand, fingers spread apart. You should then follow through straight down the side of your body.

Question 22

Rally scoring

Answer 22

-Scoring method where points can be won by the serving or receiving team

Question 23

Set

Answer 23

The tactical skill in which a ball is directed to a point where a player can spike it into the opponent’s court. Proper form would require the elbows to be away from the body, not tucked in tight. Hands at your forehead, if you completely miss the ball it should hit your forehead. Your hands should make a diamond shape (like you are drinking a 2 liter of pop). In order to make the ball go further, you should use your legs.

Question 24

Side out -

Answer 24

When the receiving wins the rally, they gain the right to serve

Question 25

Spike

Answer 25

• A ball contacted with force by a player on the offensive team who intends to terminate the ball on the opponent’s floor or off the opponent’s blocker