History
Who invented the game of volleyball?
William G. Morgan
Can the ball be played off the net on a volley?
Yes
When the ball is served to the other team and no one touches it.
Ace
True or False:
It is illegal to catch, hold or throw the ball.
True
What the original game of volleyball called?
Mintonette
If the ball hits the boundary line, is it ruled in or out?
In
A ball which is hit from above the net in a downward and forceful manner into the opponents court.
True or False:
A one point lead is required to win the set.
False - a two point lead is required
What year was the game of volleyball (mintonette) invented?
1895
How many players can each team play on the court at once?
6
set
A game is played best ___ out of ____ sets of 25 points each.
3 out of 5
How tall was the first volleyball net?
6 ft. 6 in.
What is the maximum number of hits per side?
3
dig
It is a violation when serving to step on or across the service line.
True
What year was volleyball introduced into the Olympics?
1964
Whichever team scored the point will serve the ball
What year was beach volleyball introduced into the Olympics?
1996
Name two other violations in the game of volleyball.
1. Touching the net with any part of the body
2. Crossing the court centerline with any part of the body
3. Serving out of order