Basics
What is the maximum number of hits a team can have before sending the ball over the net?
Three
What happens if a serve does not go over the net?
Point for the Other Team
Where did volleyball originate?
USA
What is the name of the overhead pass used to set up a teammate for a spike?
Set
What color is the volleyball used in most international competitions?
White or Multicolored
What part of the body is primarily used to bump the ball?
Forearms
True or False: A player is allowed to touch the net while hitting the ball.
False
In what year was volleyball invented?
1895
What type of serve is often used by beginners?
Underhand Serve
How many sets does a team need to win in a standard volleyball match?
Three
What is the term for the first hit in a volleyball rally?
Serve
What is it called when a player steps over the serving line while serving?
Foot Fault
Who is credited with inventing volleyball?
William G. Morgan
What is the proper term for a defensive action at the net?
Block
What type of ball was originally used to play volleyball?
Basketball Bladder
How many players are on the court for one team during a standard volleyball game?
Six
In volleyball, what is the term for when the ball is hit downwards into the opponent's court with force?
Spike
When was volleyball first played in the Olympics?
1964
What is the term for passing the ball close to the floor after a hard spike?
Dig
What is the name of the player who specializes in defense and wears a different jersey?
Libero
What is it called when a player saves a ball from hitting the ground with one arm?
Dig
What is the penalty if a team has more than three hits before sending the ball over the net?
Point for the Other Team
What was the original name of volleyball?
Mintonette
What is the three-step sequence that teams try to perform on offense?
Bump, Set, Spike
What is the record for the longest volleyball rally ever?
85 Seconds