Lesson 1: Volleyball

Question 1

When and where was volleyball first invented?

Answer 1

It was first invented in 1895 in Holyoke Massachusetts by William G. Morgan a YMCA Physical education director

Question 2

Who invented voleyball

Answer 2

William G. Morgan

Question 3

what was Volleyball originally called as?

Answer 3

Mintonette

Question 4

Who replaced the name mintonette as volleyball in 1896?

Answer 4

Dr. Alfred Halstead remarked this game was volleying the ball and replaced the name mintonette as volleyball in 1896

Question 5

What material is a volleyball made of?

Answer 5

Leather or synthetic leather.

Question 6

What is the circumference of a volleyball?

Answer 6

65-67 cm.

Question 7

What is the weight range of a volleyball?

Answer 7

260-280 grams.

Question 8

What is the height of the net in men’s volleyball?

Answer 8

2.43 meters.

Question 9

What is the height of the net in women’s volleyball?

Answer 9

2.24 meters.

Question 10

What are the dimensions of a volleyball court?

Answer 10

18 meters long and 9 meters wide.

Question 11

How is a volleyball court divided?

Answer 11

Into two 9 m x 9 m halves by a net.

Question 12

What is the purpose of the attack line on a volleyball court?

Answer 12

It divides the court into back row and front row areas.

Question 13

What is the free zone in volleyball?

Answer 13

A minimum 3-meter-wide area where players can enter and play after the ball is served.

Question 14

Name the 6 basic skills in volleyball.

Answer 14

Serve, Receive/Pass, Block, Set, Spike/Attack, Dig.

Question 15

What is the purpose of a serve in volleyball?

Answer 15

To send the ball to the opponent’s court.

Question 16

What are the two types of serves?

Answer 16

Underhand and Overhead.

Question 17

Describe the technique for an underhand serve.

Answer 17

Hold the ball with the non-dominant hand, drop it slightly, then hit with the dominant hand.

Question 18

Describe the technique for an overhead serve.

Answer 18

Toss the ball 2-3 feet in front with the non-dominant hand and hit with the dominant hand.

Question 19

What is the purpose of passing/receiving in volleyball?

Answer 19

To prevent the ball from touching one’s court by bumping or passing it.

Question 20

What is the role of a set in volleyball?

Answer 20

To direct the ball to a spot for a teammate to spike.

Question 21

Describe a spike in volleyball.

Answer 21

An offensive hit that sends the ball forcefully down to the opponent’s court, making it difficult to return.

Question 22

What is the main objective of a block in volleyball?

Answer 22

To prevent the ball from entering the court and hitting the ground.

Question 23

What is a dig in volleyball?

Answer 23

A defensive skill to handle the opponent’s serve or attack.

Question 24

How many players are on a volleyball team on the court?

Answer 24

6 players.

Question 25

How are the players arranged in volleyball?

Answer 25

3 front-row players and 3 back-row players.

Question 26

What is a libero player?

Answer 26

A defensive specialist who wears a different color shirt and plays in the back row.

Question 27

How does a volleyball game start?

Answer 27

With a coin toss.

Question 28

How many consecutive touches is each team allowed?

Answer 28

3 consecutive touches.

Question 29

When is a point scored in volleyball?

Answer 29

When the served ball lands outside the court, hits the ground in the court, or when a foul is committed.

Question 30

How many points are needed to win a set in volleyball?

Answer 30

25 points, with a two-point advantage if tied.

Question 31

When is a ball called 'IN' by the referee?

Answer 31

When any part of it hits the lines.

Question 32

When is a ball ruled 'OUT'?

Answer 32

If it lands outside the boundary lines without touching the opponent.

Question 33

What actions are illegal when contacting the ball?

Answer 33

Catching, holding, throwing, or hitting/blocking an opponent's serve before it crosses the net.