History of the Game
In what year was volleyball invented?
1895
How many Gold medals has Australia won in Indoor Volleyball?
Zero
What is the name of the pass where you use your forearms to hit the ball?
Dig
What is the maximum number of hits a team can take before the ball must go over the net?
Three
What defensive ready position cue ensures your body weight is balanced forward?
Nose over toes (or shoulders over hips)
Who is credited with inventing volleyball?
William G. Morgan
How many Gold medals has Australia won in Beach Volleyball?
One
This overhead pass is used to direct the ball to a hitter for an attack
A Set
Can a player hit the ball twice in a row (excluding a block)?
No
What vocal cue must a player shout early to claim the ball and avoid a collision?
"MINE!" or "GOT IT!"
What was the original name of volleyball?
Mintonette
Which legendary duo won Australia's first-ever Beach Volleyball Gold?
Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst
This is an aggressive overhead hit aimed at the opponent's floor.
A Spike
In which direction do players rotate on the court?
Clockwise
What shape should your hands form above your forehead to prepare for a clean set?
A Diamond / Triangle / Window
In what year did indoor volleyball become an official Olympic sport? Bonus Points: Where was these Olympic Events held
1964 (Tokyo)
At which Olympic Games did Australia win its Beach Volleyball Gold?
Sydney 2000
A defensive move where players jump at the net to stop a spike
A Block
If a ball lands exactly on the boundary line, is it "In" or "Out"?
In
What is the gliding, side-to-side step pattern used to transition without crossing your feet?
The Lateral Shuffle
Volleyball was designed as a blend of which four sports?
Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, and Handball.
Who were the Australian silver medalists in Women’s Beach Volleyball at the Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021) Olympics?
Bonus: Points who did they lose to
Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar
Describe to me What is the "ready position" in volleyball?
Knees bent, weight on balls of feet, hands out in front, eyes on the ball.
How many players are on the court at one time for a standard indoor team?
Six
What step sequence (tempo) should a standard right-handed player use for an attacking spike approach?
Left-Right-Left