History
Who invented volleyball?
William G. Morgan
How many players are on a volleyball team at one time?
6 players
What is the term for a defensive play where a player jumps and blocks the ball from coming over the net?
A block
What is the name of the popular volleyball event held every year in Venice, Italy?
The Venice Beach Volleyball Tournament
In beach volleyball, how many players are on each team?
2 players
In what year was volleyball invented?
1895
How many points does a team need to win a set in volleyball?
25 points (with at least a 2-point lead)
What is the term for the action of jumping and hitting the ball over the net with one hand?
A spike
Which country is the birthplace of beach volleyball?
The United States (specifically, California)
What is the primary difference between indoor volleyball and beach volleyball regarding the court surface?
Indoor volleyball is played on a hard court, while beach volleyball is played on sand.
Where was volleyball invented?
Holyoke, Massachusetts
How many hits is each team allowed before the ball must go over the net?
3 hits
What is the position of the player who is mainly responsible for setting up attacks?
Setter
What color is the volleyball typically used in international competitions?
Yellow and blue (or a multi-color pattern)
What is the "attack hit" or "spike" rule in volleyball?
An attack hit or spike is when a player jumps and forcefully hits the ball in an attempt to score a point by sending the ball into the opponent's court.
What was volleyball originally called when it was invented?
Mintonette
What is a "set" in volleyball?
A type of hit used to position the ball for a teammate to attack
How many sets are typically played in a standard volleyball match
Best of 5 sets (3 out of 5, with the 5th set being played to 15 points)
Which country has the most men’s and women’s volleyball World Championship titles?
The Soviet Union (for men), Cuba (for women)
What is the name of the line that marks the back of the court in volleyball?
The "end line."
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in volleyball?
he Soviet Union (USSR) - 3 golds
What is a "bump" or "pass" in volleyball?
A method of receiving a ball, usually with both hands together or forearms
What is a "libero" in volleyball?
A specialized defensive player who cannot attack the ball above the net's height and wears a different color jersey
In volleyball, what is the term for a quick, hard serve that is difficult to receive?
An ace
In volleyball, how long does each team have to serve before the server has to rotate positions?
The server continues until their team loses a point (then the other team gets the serve).