Volleyball Flashcards
The first four sets in volleyball are played to how many points?
25
The 5th set in is played to how many points?
15
A match is made up of how many sets?
5
What are the dimensions of the volleyball court?
18 meters long and 9 meters wide
What is it called when a serve lands in the opponent’s court without being touched, or is touched, but unable to be kept in play by one or more receiving team players?
Ace
This hit starts each point and must be done from behind the end line. It initiates each point.
Serve
This hit is done to prevent the ball from hitting the floor after an attack in which the ball nearly hit the floor.
Block
This hit is typically the first by a team, which is intended to direct the ball in the direction of the setter.
Pass
This hit best done when contact is at the peak of a hitter’s jump, and it’s intent is to drive the ball towards the opponents court without them being able to dig or block it.
Spike
This contact is usually done overhand and it’s purpose is to set up an attack
Set
How many contacts does a team get on each side
3
When did volleyball become and Olympic sport
1996
This player is considered to be a defensive specialist and the wear a different color jersey than the rest of the team
Librero
Volleyball uses this type of scoring, which results in a point being score every serve, regardless of who served it
Rally
violation of the rules in volleyball is called a __________, which results in the loss of a point?
Side-out
