Terms
A defensive action that is performed by jumping up and using two hands to stop the ball from returning onto your own court
What is a block
The line marking each end of the court
Baseline
12
What is it called when a player does an overhead pass with 2 hands using their fingertips
Set
What is it called when a player serves the ball, lands in the court and no one on the opposing team touches the ball?
an 'Ace'
T/F: Lifting, carrying and holding the ball are considered illegal hits in volleyball
True
True or false: When serving the player is allowed to step on the serving line to serve the ball over
False: Player need to serve the ball behind the line
What is it called for the time between the serve and the end of the play
A rally
What is it called when you join your arms from the elbows to the wrists and strike the ball in an underhand motion
What is a ' bump/pass '
The game of volleyball is played to what number?
25
Volleyball was invented by:
William Morgan
During the game, it is legal to do:
a. Tip the ball over the net
b. Touch the net
c. Volley the ball from underneath with the palms of your hands
A: Tip the ball over the net
True or false: A player may touch the net with their hand or body
False: Only the ball can touch the net
Proper ready position includes:
a. feet shoulder width apart
b. standing on the balls of your feet
c. knees bent
d. all of the above
D: ALL OF THE ABOVE
What is it called when a player has extended contact with the ball to bring it up with their palms
A " carry "
T/F: A volleyball can be served anywhere behind the back line
True
When a ball lands on the line, is it considered to be in or out?
The ball is IN
1895