Court Lines
Rotation/Position
Scoring
Technique
Team Strategy
100
What separates each team from another?
The net
100
When does each player rotate?
Each time your team regains possession of the ball from a point, you rotate. (for example, the other team has the ball and loses the point, so everyone on your team rotates and now your team has the ball)
100
How many points are scored each volley? (each round of play)
One point per volley
100
What type of pass or hit should be used if the ball is coming high above your head?
The overhand hit
100
How should the players on your team be positioned so that you optimize your gameplay?
Players should be spread out evenly and follow their zone positions. (Do not cross into another's zone unless it is necessary)
200
What color is the volleyball boundary lines?
Yellow
200
How does your each team rotate?
Each player rotates clockwise by one position
200
Who scores a point if the serve hits the net on the serve and the ball does not go over?
The defensive team
200
What type of pass or hit should be used if the ball is coming very low to the ground?
The bump pass, also known as a dig.
200
Who is responsible for getting the first ball that comes over the net?
Any player can hit the first ball, but it should not be the setter unless it is absolutely necessary.
300
What is the 10 line or attack line?
The line in the upper third of the court. It marks where players from the back cannot attack from.
300
What position does the setter use?
The setter is in the front middle position
300
Who scores a point if the offensive team hits the ball out of bounds?
the defensive team scores a point.
300
What type of pass does the setter use to make plays for your team?
300
Who is responsible for the second hit?
The setter is #2. The basic volleyball strategy is to have another player get ball #1, and then pass to the setter for hit #2. This will then set up the play for a spike
400
Where does the server have to be in order to serve the ball correctly?
The server may not step over the back line of the court or the serve is incorrect.
400
What position do you serve from?
The serving position is known as position number one or the back right corner.
400
How many points does the offensive team get for the fourth hit over the net?
zero- you only get three hits to get the ball over the net
400
How do you perform a proper underhand volleyball serve?
The ball should be held low and you want to hit the ball directly out of your hand with a fist and follow through motion.
400
It is important to communicate with your teammates. If a player near you calls for the ball, what should you do and why?
You should stay in your position and not go after the ball. If you do, you will likely cause the other player to make a mistake and you will leave your position wide open for an attack
500
If your team hit the ball out of bounds and over the net on a dig, how can they bring the ball back into play?
The team that hit it out ball out of bounds would need for a second player to pass the ball back to their side, and a third player would need to hit the ball over the net.
500
What is the primary role (job) of the players in the back row?
Prevent points scored (dig) and pass the ball to their setter
500
If the red team has the ball and spikes it over the net and the blue team blocks the ball back over the net, while contacting the net, who gets the point of the ball was blocked out of bounds
the red team scores because any player who contacts the net automatically loses the volley and the point.
500
What is the correct way to block a spike?
Jump up from the net with hands up (no attacking motions) without touching the net or interfering with the set
500
The setter is always responsible for the second hit. To ensure that your team maintains good volleyball strategy and gameplay, what should the setter do if they are unable to get the second ball?
The setter needs to call for "help" if unable to get the second ball. Then, any other player (usually the closest one) will either set the ball or make another pass to keep the play alive.