Terms
An attack that results directly in a point or sideout.
One of the 6 basic skills. A defensive play by one or more front-row players meant to intercept a spiked ball. The combination of one, 2 or 3 players jumping in front of the opposing spiker and contacting the spiked ball with the hands.
What is a BLOCK
This is the maxim number of players allowed on one side of the court.
6
This person discovered the game of Volleyball.
William G. Morgan
A one-handed, soft hit into the opponent’s court using the fingertips. Also called a tip
What is a TIP
Change of service when a serving team has failed to score a point. Occurs when the receiving team successfully puts the ball away against the serving team, or when the serving team commits an unforced error.
What is a SIDE OUT
Sometimes referred to as the “pass,” “bump” or “dig”. This skill should be the "first" hit on your side of the net and you used a FLAT surface on your forearms.
What is a forearm pass
How many maximum do you get per side?
3
The game of volleyball, originally called “mintonette,” was invented in
1895
Usually performed by the setter, who delivers the ball into the opponent’s court on the second contact
What is a DUMP
This type of scoring method where points can be won by the serving or receiving team and is used in Volleyball
What is Rally Scoring
Also called a hit or attack. A ball contacted with force by a player on the offensive team who intends to terminate the ball on the opponent’s floor or off the opponent’s blocker. The hit is at a downward angle toward an open spot on the opponent court.
What is a Spike
FALSE
The first volleyball net, borrowed from tennis, was only _'_" high
6'6"
Passing a spiked or rapidly hit ball and low to ground. Defensive play. Slang for retrieving an attacked ball close to the floor.
What is a DIG
A player specialized in defensive skills. This player must wear a contrasting jersey color from his or her teammates and cannot block or attack the ball when it is entirely above net height. When the ball is not in play, the ______ can replace any back-row player without prior notice to the officials.
what is a Libero
One of the 6 basic skills. The tactical skill in which a ball is directed to a point where a player can spike it into the opponent’s court.
What is a SET
TRUE OR FALSE: it is illegal to catch, hold or throw the ball.
TRUE
The offensive style of setting and spiking was first demonstrated in the Philippines in ____
1916
What year was the Women’s Professional Volleyball Association (WPVA) was formed
1986
A serve that results directly in a point, usually when the ball hits the floor untouched on the receiving team’s side of the court.
What is an ACE
A serve performed with an underhand striking action. The ball is usually contacted with the heel of the hand.
What is an Underhand Serve
TRUE OR FALSE: Serving out of rotation/order is a VIOLATION
TRUE
The USVBA (United States Volleyball Association) was formed in ____
1928
In what year did the U.S. win their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The men won the gold, and the women the silver.
1984