History
Who invented volleyball?
William G. Morgan
How many hits are allowed?
3
What line divides the court in half?
Center Line
What is a serve? What are the 3 serves?
the action that starts every single point or rally in the game
Why is communication important?
the fast-paced nature of the sport requires split-second coordination to prevent errors, collisions, and missed opportunities.
What was the original name of volleyball?
Mintonette
How many players are on the court?
6
What is another name for the attack line?
10-Foot Line
What is a set?
an overhead skill used as the second team contact in a rally
What should a player say when playing the ball?
MINE!
What year was volleyball invented?
1895
What starts a rally?
serve
Name two back-row positions.
libero and the defensive specialist/right back, middle back, and left back
What is a dig?
A defensive play used to keep a ball from hitting the floor, usually after an opponent's spike.
What is sportsmanship?
respect, fair play, and keeping the game positive for everyone on and off the playing areas
Where did William G. Morgan work?
YMCA
What is a side-out?
when the receiving team wins a rally, earning the right to serve the ball
Name two front-row positions.
Outside Hitter, the Middle Blocker, Opposite Hitter/ right front, middle front, and left back
What is a block?
A defensive skill performed at the net to stop or deflect an opponent's attack
Why is teamwork important in volleyball?
Several answers
When did volleyball become an Olympic sport?
1964
What is rally scoring?
a point is awarded on every single play or rally, regardless of which team served the ball.
Describe how rotation works.
the clockwise movement of all six players around the court that happens every time your team wins a rally while the opponent was serving
What is a spike?
A powerful downward hit used to send the ball into the opponent's court and score a point.
Explain the pass-set-hit sequence.
the standard three-touch cooperative rhythm used in volleyball to transition a ball from the opponent's side into a controlled, offensive attack