Rules of the Game
How many players are on a volleyball team on the court?
6 players
What is it called when a player touches the net?
Net violation
Who stands on the referee stand?
First Referee (R1)
What are the dimensions of a volleyball court?
18m x 9m (59ft x 29.5ft)
What does it mean when the referee raises an arm straight up?
Ready to serve / beckon for serve
A game is played to how many points, win by 2?
25 points
What happens if a server steps on the end line while serving?
Foot fault
Who manages substitutions and timeouts?
Second Referee (R2)
What line separates front and back zones?
Attack (10-foot or 3-meter) line
What is the signal for a ball in?
Arm pointing toward the court
How many sets must a team win to win the match (best of 5)?
3 sets
What is a “lift” or “carry”?
When the ball rests or is thrown instead of cleanly hit
Who calls balls in or out of bounds?
Line judges
What is the height of the net for men’s volleyball?
7 ft 11 ⅝ in (2.43 m)
What should the referee do if the ball hits the antenna?
Signal “out” and award point to opponent
What is the maximum number of hits a team may have before returning the ball?
3 hits
What is a “rotation fault”?
When players are out of order on the serve
What tool does the referee use to begin play?
A whistle
What is the height of the net for women’s volleyball?
7 ft 4 ¼ in (2.24 m)
A player argues a call loudly. How should the referee respond?
Issue a warning or yellow card if continued
Can a player touch the ball twice in succession?
No, it’s a double hit
If two players touch the ball at the same time, how is it ruled?
It counts as one hit
What is one key responsibility of the R2 during a timeout?
Monitor both benches and record substitutions
Where must the server stand to serve?
Behind the end line within the service zone
A serve hits the net and goes over. What is the call?
Let serve, ball is in play