Volleyball Basics
How many players are on the court for one team?
6
What is a set?
A set is usually the second touch and is used to assist the hitters to attack the ball.
What is the first defensive contact usually called?
Pass/Dig
Where does the server stand?
At the serve line, at the back of the court.
The ball hits your block and then goes out of bounds. Who gets the point?
The other team.
How many points are needed to win a regular set in high school volleyball?
25
What is a quick attack from the middle in front of and near the setter called?
1
What is the defensive move used to stop an attack at the net?
Block
Which direction do players rotate?
clockwise
What is the difference between a kill and an ace?
kill = hit, spike during a rally.
serve= the action that puts the ball into play and starts every rally.
What is the name of the line that separates the front and back row?
10 ft line
What type of offensive tool can a setter use in order to attempt a kill?
Setter Dump.
What is a dig?
a defensive move used to prevent a hard-hit spike or attack from hitting the floor.
Describe a 5-1 rotation?
5 hitters 1 setter. Setter plays front and back row.
What is the left front zone called?
Zone 4
What happens when the receiving team wins the rally?
Our team goes in to serve receive
This player gets most of the attempts to execute/hit the ball.
Outside
What type of communication should be coming from your defense back row in which the other team is attacking the ball from the outside?
"Tip", "line", "cross"
What happens when a team is out of rotation?
The other team earns the point.
What does “setter out” mean?
Setter has passed the first ball and now another player will need to set an OOS ball.
How many seconds does a player have to serve after the referee signals?
8 seconds
This offensive attack can be done behind the 10 ft line and is considered an attack from the 6 zone.
Pipe
Does a libero use substitutions when switching from on and off the court?
No
How many setters can you have in a 6-2 and from which position on the court do they play from.
2 setters, right back.
Describe on the court, in between which zones are seams "right".
In between zones 1-6.