HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL

Question 1

The date when mintonette was discovered

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February 9, 1895

Question 2

The place where mintonette was discovered

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Holyoke, Massachusetts USA

Question 3

Who created mintonette?

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William G. Morgan

Question 4

A physical education director at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)

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William G. Morgan

Question 5

It was meant to be a pastime to be played preferably indoors by any number of players.

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Mintonette

Question 6

True or False: Soon the game mintonette quickly became known as volleyball, it was originally two words: Volley ball

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True

Question 7

He introduced Volleyball in the Philippines

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Elwood S. Brown

Question 8

Volleyball was introduced in the Philippines in the year?

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1910

Question 9

A volleyball net typically measures

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2.75 meter tall and 10.6 meter long

Question 10

Volleyball net height for Females

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2.24 meter (7.4 ft)

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Volleyball net height for Males

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2.43 meter (8ft)

Question 12

The minimum height clearance/ ceiling of indoor volleyball court is

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23 feet

Question 13

The service area

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from 3 meters changed to 9 meters wide

Question 14

The official size of volleyball is between

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25.6 and 26.4 inches in circumference and between 9.1 and 9.8 ounces in weight.

Question 15

True or False: The circumference should be 65-67 cm and weight should be 260-280 gms.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

also called a pass or pump

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Dig pass

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The player hits the ball with his/ her forehand and passes it to the next player who sets or tosses the ball.

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Dig pass

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This is often done when the opposing team serves the ball and the other team receives the ball in preparation for an attack

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Dig pass

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most likely the second contact of a play

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Toss/Set

Question 20

the main goal is to toss the ball up in the air in order for the spiker to hit it properly and to make a successful attack to score a point

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Toss/ Set

Question 21

using forehands to set the ball upward

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underhand set

Question 22

using the fingers of both
hands to toss the ball upward in a single second

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over head toss

Question 23

is a service in which the player strikes the ball below the waist instead of tossing it up and striking it above the head.

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Underhand service

Question 24

Service that is considered very easy to receive

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Underhand service

Question 25

A kind of serve wherein a player tosses the ball and strikes it over his/her head with an open hand

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Overhead service

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Sometimes called a float serve or a top spin.

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Overhead service

Question 27

The basic service used in professional leagues.

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Overhead service

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An overhead serve where the ball is first tossed high up in the air, then the player makes a timed approach and jumps to make contact with the ball, hitting it strong with a topspin.

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Jump serve

Question 29

This is the most popular serve among college and professional teams

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Jump serve

Question 30

Also known as the attack, is usually the third contact a team makes with the ball

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Spike

Question 31

The objective of attacking is to handle the ball so that i lands on the opponent's court and cannot be defended.

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Spike

Question 32

A player makes a series of steps (approach), jumps and swings at the ball

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Spike

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The hitter's arm is fully extended above his/her head and slightly forward, making the highest possible contact while maintaining the ability to deliver a powerful hit

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Spike

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The hitter uses arm swing, wrist snap, and a rapid forward contraction of the entire body to drive the ball

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Spike

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It is considered as the most powerful offensive attack

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Spike

Question 36

One of the important skills in volleyball, which is seldom taught to students in regular physical education

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Block

Question 37

It requires a player to be able to jump as high as possible to be able to reach the top of the net and deflect an attack or spike.

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Block

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It requires proper timing, positioning, and strong upper extremities

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Block

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The most powerful defensive attack

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Block

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Orchestrates the offense of the team.

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Setter

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He/she aims for second touch with main responsibility of placing the ball in the air where the attackers can bring the ball into the opponent's court for a point

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Setter

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means "free" in Italian

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Libero

Question 43

He/she can substitute for any player on the court during each play.

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Libero

Question 44

The defensive specialist of the team responsible for receiving an attack or serve

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Libero

Question 45

He/she is usually has the quickest reaction time and best passing skills

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Libero

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Wears a differently colored jersey from his/her teammates.

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Libero

Question 47

can execute very fast attacks that usually take place near the setter.

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Middle Blocker or Middle Hitter

Question 48

He/she specializes in blocking to stop equally fast plays from the opponent and then quickly set up a double block at side of the court.

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Middle Blocker or Middle Hitter

Question 49

Attacks from the left antenna

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Outside Hitter/ Left-side hitter/ Open spiker

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The most consistent hitter on the team and gets the most sets

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Outside Hitter/ Left-side hitter/ Open spiker

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performs the defensive task for a volleyball team in the front row.

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Opposite hitter/ Right side hitter

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He/She serves as a backup setter.

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Opposite hitter/ Right side hitter

Question 53

His/her primary responsibilities are to put up well-formed block against the opponent.

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Opposite hitter/ Right side hitter

Question 54

Sets to the opposite usually go to the right side of the antennae.

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Opposite hitter/ Right side hitter

Question 55

Volleyball Tournaments (according to Philippine National Volleyball Federation)

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*Intramurals * Brgy. League * School Athletic Meet *District Meet, Division Meet, City Meet, Provincial Meet, Regional Meet, National Athletic Meet or *Palarong Pambansa * Collegiate (UAAP, NCAA, NAASCU,UNIGAMES) *Commercial League *Professional League *SEA Games *ASIAN Games *FIVB Federation Internationale de Volleyball *Olympic Games