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100

Who invented the game of volleyball? 

William G. Morgan


100

Can the ball be played off the net on a volley? 

Yes

100

When the ball is served to the other team and no one touches it. 

Ace

100

True or False: 

It is illegal to catch, hold or throw the ball.

True

200

What the original game of volleyball called? 

Mintonette

200

If the ball hits the boundary line, is it ruled in or out? 

In

200

A ball which is hit from above the net in a downward and forceful manner into the opponents court. 

spike
200

True or False: 

A one point lead is required to win the set.

False - a two point lead is required

300

What year was the game of volleyball (mintonette) invented? 

1895

300

How many players can each team play on the court at once? 

6

300
An overhead pass used to change the direction of the dig and put the ball in a good position for the spiker. 

set

300

A game is played best ___ out of ____ sets of 25 points each. 

3 out of 5

400

How tall was the first volleyball net? 

6 ft. 6 in. 

400

What is the maximum number of hits per side? 

3

400
When a player makes a save from a very difficult spike.

dig

400
True or False: 


It is a violation when serving to step on or across the service line.

True

500

What year was volleyball introduced into the Olympics? 

1964

500
How do you know which team should serve the ball? 

Whichever team scored the point will serve the ball

500

What year was beach volleyball introduced into the Olympics? 

1996

500

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