History
What year was volleyball invented?
1895
How tall is the boys volleyball net?
8 feet
What is the main objective?
To set the ball up with a bump and a set, so a front row player can spike the ball powerfully over the net.
What is it called when a person hits the ball with two hands which are not together, or one person hitting the ball twice in succession.
Double Hit
How many people on a court(one side of it)?
6 people.
Who invented Volleyball?
William Morgan
How many referees are there?
Two
How many hits/touch the ball can each team have?
3
What is a net foul?
A person who touches the net with any part of the body during the course of the game.
After the team wins the serve, what direction do they rotate?
Clockwise
Why was volleyball invented?
It was made as an alternative to basketball.
The serving line is how wide?
30 feet
What is a "bump"?
When a player, with one hand in the other and arms together, bumps the ball to a teammate or over the net, with a lifting action of the legs and arms.
Can you reach over the net?
Yes, but you can only reach over the net when following through after a spike, or when blocking the ball,
When is a "sideout" call made?
It is made every time a team loses its serve and the opposing team wins the right to serve
What name was volleyball originally called?
mintonette
How tall is the girls volleyball net?
7 feet, 4 inches.
What is it called when a player near the net jumps up and hits the ball downward over the net in an attempt to score a point?
Spike
Is bad sportsmanship a violation?
Yes it is!
What do teams do to decide who serves?
When did volleyball make it into the Olympics?
1964
How big is the court?
30' wide and 60' long.
Could you still touch the ball again if you blocked it?
Yes
What's an illegal rotation?
If a player on your team rotates incorrectly.
Can teams have substitutes for players?
Yes!