History
William G. Morgan invented volleyball in 1895 in this U.S. state.
What is Massachusetts?
The referee that stands on an elevated stand and is the highest official.
What is a first referee (R1)?
This player wears a contrasting jersey color and is a defensive specialist who cannot attack the ball.
What is the Libero?
This is the standard number of players on a side in a competitive beach volleyball match.
What is 2?
In men's NCAA volleyball, this many sets must be won to win a match.
What is three sets?
Before it was called "Volleyball," the sport was originally given this name.
What is Mintonette?
Players in the back row are not allowed to cross this line, located 3 meters from the net, to attack the ball above the net.
What is the Attack Line (or 10-foot line)?
Often called the "quarterback" of the team, this player’s primary job is to direct the offense and touch the ball on the second contact.
Who is the setter?
In beach volleyball, matches are usually played as a "best of" this many sets.
What is three?
This country has historically dominated men's volleyball, winning the most FIVB World Championships.
What is Russia?
Volleyball made its official Olympic debut during these Summer Games.
What are the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?
The total dimensions of a standard indoor volleyball court are this many meters long by this many meters wide.
What is 18m x 9m?
This player usually jumps the most, as they are responsible for blocking in the center and hitting quick "1" sets.
Who is the Middle Blocker (or Middle Hitter)?
Unlike indoor volleyball, a "block" counts as one of these in beach volleyball rules.
What is a touch (or one of the three allowed hits)?
Because men's volleyball is played at such high speeds, this defensive move involves a player sliding on their chest to keep the ball up.
What is a Dive (or Pancake)?
In 1916, in the Philippines, this offensive skill was developed, forever changing the way the game was played.
What is the Spike (or Set and Spike)?
This 5cm wide boundary marks the perimeter of the court; if the ball touches any part of it, it is considered "in."
What is the Sideline or End Line?
This hitter plays on the right side of the court and is responsible for blocking the opponent's Outside Hitter.
Who is the Opposite Hitter?
To win a set in beach volleyball (excluding the tie-breaker), a team must reach this many points.
What is 21?
This is the standard height of the net for international men’s competition.
What is 2.43 meters (or 7 feet, 11 5/8 inches)?
This organization, founded in 1947 in Paris, serves as the international governing body for the sport.
What is the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball)?
This is the standard height of the net for international women’s competition.
What is 2.24 meters (or 7 feet, 4 1/8 inches)?
In a standard "5-1" rotation, this is the number of players on the court who are designated as specialized Setters.
What is the one spot?
This American duo won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in beach volleyball from 2004 to 2012.
Who are Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings?
This term refers to a men's serve that can reach speeds over 130 km/h (80 mph).
What is a jump serve?