VOLLEYBALL HISTORY
WHAT YEAR WAS VOLLEYBALL INVENTED?
1895
HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE ON THE COURT FOR ONE TEAM?
6
How many points do you need to win a set?
25
What is another name for a bump in volleyball?
Forearm Pass
How many touches is a team allowed to return the ball over the net?
3
WHO INVENTED THE GAME OF VOLLEYBALL?
WILLIAM G MORGAN
WHAT SCORING SYSTEM AWARDS A POINT ON EVERY RALLY, REGARDLESS OF WHO SERVES?
RALLY SCORING
How do you win a volleyball match?
By winning 2 out of 3 sets or 3 out of 5 sets
What body parts are primarily used when performing a forearm pass?
The forearms and legs
What is an attack in volleyball?
An offensive play designed to score points
WHAT WAS VOLLEYBALL ORIGINALLY CALLED?
MINTONETTE
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CONTACTS A TEAM MAY USED TO RETURN THE BALL TO THE OPPONENT'S SIDE?
3
What is it called when a server gets a point if no one touches the ball?
Ace
How should players position their arms when executing a forearm pass?
Keeping arms straight and together with hands clasped
What is the series of steps a player takes before jumping to spike the ball called?
An approach
WHAT YEAR DID VOLLEYBALL BECOME AN OLYMPIC SPORT?
1964
Who invented the game of volleyball?
William G. Morgan
Explain the rally scoring method?
It's a scoring method where points can be won by either team on every serve
What is the primary goal of forearm passing?
To receive and direct the ball to a teammate
What is a match in volleyball?
A complete volleyball competition, usually consisting of multiple sets
What's the name of the sport in volleyball that is for athletes with disabilities?
Paralympic
What is the role of the libero in a volleyball game?
A defensive specialist who wears a different colored jersey
Describe a common mistake players make when forearm passing.
Lifting their arms too high instead of keeping them low
What is the purpose of a block in volleyball?
To stop the opponent's attack or spike