Rules
How many players per team can play at a time in a volleyball game?
6 players
Who is the one responsible for the second touch of the ball?
The setter
How high is the net supposed to be for women?
7 ft 4-1/8 in.
Who created volleyball?
William G Morgan
What is an Ace?
A serve that results directly in a point, usually when the ball hits the floor untouched on the receiving team side of the court.
Whats the maximum number a team can hit the ball consecutive?
3 hits
What is an outside hitter?
is the player who hits and blocks on the front left side of the court, and is usually the person with a stronger hit.
How high is the net supposed to be for men?
7 ft, 11-5/8 in.
Where was Volleyball Created?
Massachusetts, United States.
What is an attacker?
Also known as the "hitter" or "spiker." Is a player who attempts to earn a point by hitting the ball offensively.
How many times can a player hit the ball?
one time.
What is a libero in volleyball?
Is a player who specialized in defensive skills. This person can replace any back row players, and most wear a jersey with contrasting (different) color from his/her teammates.
What is the role of the antenna in a volleyball net?
Helps to determine when the volleyball is out of bounds or inside.
In what year was volleyball created?
1895
What is a dig?
Is a defensive move used to prevent the ball from hitting the floor, after an opponent makes a hard hit.
How many points per set (2 sets) does the team need to score in order to win the game?
25 points
What is the name of the player who will usually hit quick sets and is position between the two spikers?
Middle blocker, also known as middle hitter or center.
What is one of the role of the attack line?
-Divided the team players into front row and back row players.
-Is the line where most of the spikes (attacks) occurs.
Volleyball is a combination of 4 different sports. Name two of them.
-Baseball
-Basketball
-Tennis
-Handball
What is an assist?
Is awarded to any player who sets or digs the ball to a teammate, resulting in an attack (kill).
Name one illegal move or violations in volleyball.
-catch, hold or throw the ball
-stepping on the service line while serving.
-Hitting the ball twice
-back row players attacking in front of the attack line.
-touching the net.
How many defense specialist do each team usually have during a volleyball game?
3, two defense specialist and the libero.
What is the service line?
Is the farthest boundary line from the net, which is parallel to the attack line. It is marks the closest spot from which the players can serve the line.
How was volleyball called when it was first created?
Mintonette
What is a block?
is a defensive play by one or more front row players meant to intercept or stop a spiked ball by the opponent team.