General Knowledge
When, where, and by whom was volleyball created by?
Volleyball was made in 1895, by William G. Morgan, in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Where was volleyball created? Q1
In the US
What is the term for a player's turn to serve? Q6
Rotation
How many players are on each side of the net in a game of beach volleyball? Q12
2
How many substitutions are allowed in a volleyball game? Q18
6
What was volleyball originally called?
"Mintonette"
What is the standard net height for a men's competition game? Q2
7 feet, 11 and 5/8 inches
How many points are required to win a set? Q7
25
What is a "side out"? Q13
When a team loses a point
What is the term for a defensive play made by extending 1 or both arms to the floor? Q19
A dig
When and where was the first official volleyball game played?
In 1896, Springfield College
How many players are on each side of the court? Q3
6
What is the libero in volleyball? Q8
A defensive player
What is a "joust" in volleyball? Q14
A one-on-one blocking duel at the net
How many hits are allowed when receiving a serve? Q21
1
When and where did volleyball make its first Olympic debut?
In the 1964 Tokyo summer games
What is the maximum amount of hits per side before the ball needs to be sent over the net? Q4
3
What is the term for a ball that is immediately hit after an opponent's attack? Q10
A block
Which player is in charge of setting the ball? Q15
The setter
What is the term for a player's movement in a clockwise direction around the court? Q22
Counter-clockwise
When was rally scoring introduced into the game?
In 1999
What is a "kill" in volleyball? Q5
A spike that results in a point
How many sets are played in a volleyball match? Q11
3
What is the term for a ball that lands on the boundary line? Q16
In
What is a "dump" in volleyball? Q23
A deceptive attack made by the setter