Terminology
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
When a ball lands on the line, is it considered to by in or out?
The ball is considered in
The name of the line between and parallel to the center line and baseline
10 foot line
What is it called when the volleyball rests on your hands momentarily
a 'lift'
When a line judge notices the ball land out of play, does she place her two hands up or pointing to the ground?
Placed towards the ground to signal in, up to signal out
What is it called when a player serves the ball, lands in the court and the no one on the opposing team touches the ball?
an 'Ace'
Games are won by the first team to score how many points?
25
True or False: Players are only allowed to pass off a serve
False
True or false: A player is allowed to play the ball out of bounds
True: A player is allowed to hit the ball anywhere on the court (but it must go through the antennas)
When a ref places two thumbs up in the air, what happens next
Re-Serve
What is the name for a ball that is returned over the net to the opposing team that is easily handled
What is a ' freeball '
Volleyball games must be won by how many points
2
Teams are allowed how many hits per side
3
What is the name given when a player contact the ball consecutively
Double hit
When a referee places 4 fingers in the air, what are they referring to?
4 hits
What is the term for a hit that cannot be returned
a ' KILL '
What is the name for the point system used in volleyball
The 'Rally Point System'
True or false: A block is considered one of your 3 hits allowed per side
False, a block is not considered one of your 3 hits allowed
True or false: A player may make contact with the ball with any part of his or her body?
True: the ball can make contact with any part of the body
When A referee places two fingers in the air, what foul did they call?
Double Hit
What is that name given to a pass of a very hard hit, typically a very difficult play
A " DIG "
What is the difference between a set and a match
A set is the best of 3 games of volleyball
True or False: Any one can hit behind the ten foot line
True - Anyone can hit from behind the ten foot line. The libero may not jump above the net to attack the ball
Can a player re-attempt a serve?
Yes, but only if the player allows the ball to drop to the floor without contacting it
What is the name given to a designated back court player who can substitute for one position without subsitution
Libero