Terminology
Scoring
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100
A defensive action that is performed by jumping up and using two hands to stop the ball from returning onto your own court
a block
100
You must win by how many more points than the other team?
2
100
Teams are allowed how many hits per side
3
100
True or False: If one player misses their serve, the other team gets the point.
True
100
If the setter cannot reach the ball in time they should say what?
Help
200
Name the two ways you can set the ball.
bump setting and hand setting
200
In beach volleyball, games are won by the first team to score how many points?
21
200
True or False: Players are only allowed to bump off a serve
False
200
True or false: If the ball hits the net on the serve but lands on the other side, the ball is still in play.
True
200
When the ball comes over the net, one player should _________ to the setter.
pass
300
What is it called when a player dives to get the ball?
a Dig
300
When a ball lands on the line, is it considered to be in or out out?
In
300
Players are allowed to block the ball on the serve
False
300
True or False: You cannot hit a ball if it goes outside of the line
False
300
TRUE or FALSE: The rules for setting the ball are different in indoor volleyball versus beach volleyball.
TRUE
400
Name three types of serves
underhand, overhand, jump, float...
400
What is the name of the period of time between the serve and the end of the play?
A Rally
400
True or false: A block is considered one of your 3 hits allowed per side in beach volleyball
True, a block is considered one of your 3 hits allowed in beach volleyball (but not in indoor)
400
True or false: A player may make contact with the ball with any part of his or her body?
True: the ball can make contact with any part of the body
400
Which of these is NOT good advice when passing the ball? Select all that apply. A) You should use the power in your arms more than your legs B) You should keep your arms as straight as possible C) You should point your arms toward the target D) You should bend your elbows after you pass the ball
A & D are NOT good advice
500
When was volleyball first played as an official event in the Summer Olympics? A) 1924 B) 1964 C) 1988 D) 1996
D) 1996 Beach volleyball made its summer Olympic debut as an official event in 1996. The original form of volleyball was first played in the Summer Olympics in Paris of 1924, however, it did not become an official sport until 1996, just as beach volleyball was rising in popularity across the globe.
500
Which two beach American volleyball players are considered to many as one of the best teams in the world? A) Adriana Behar and Shelda Bede B) Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst C) Kerri Walsh and Misty May
C) Kerri Walsh and Misty May After remaining undefeated as the gold medalists two Summer Olympics (2004 and 2008) in a row, some have dubbed the pair, the greatest beach volleyball team of all time.
500
True or False The men and women's beach volleyball net is the same height.
FALSE
500
What is a "pancake" in volleyball? A) A dive technique to keep a ball from touching the ground B) The ball when a serve falls flat and doesn't go over the net C) a super slim player who is great at double blocks D) When one team loses with zero points
A) A dive technique to keep a ball from touching the ground
500
What is a "rainbow" in beach volleyball? A) a type of block made in an arc motion B) a hit over the net that makes an arc like a rainbow C) a type of serve that makes an arc like a rainbow D) a type of volleyball victory dance
B) a hit over the net that makes an arc like a rainbow When a ball is hit over the blockers on the opposite team in an arc to the back line of players, it’s called a rainbow.
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