Official Volleyball Rules (Identification and T or F)

Question 1

It is one of the most successful and popular competitive recreational sports in the world. It is fast, it is exciting, and the action is explosive.

Answer 1

Volleyball

Question 2

Who was the Physical Education Director of YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts?

Answer 2

William G. Morgan

Question 3

Created on February 9, 1895, by William G. Morgan, volleyball’s original name was ___.

Answer 3

Mintonette

Question 4

T or F
The first rules written down by William G. Morgan called for a net to be 6ft and 6in (1.98m) high, a 25x50ft (7.6x15.2m) court, and any number of players.

Answer 4

T

Question 5

T or F
There was a limit of 6 to the number of ball contacts for each team before sending the ball to the opponent’s court.

Answer 5

F
There was no limit to the number of ball contacts for each team before sending the ball to the opponent’s court.

Question 6

T or F
To protect the fingers of the lady players, they were NOT allowed to catch and throw the ball back into play.

Answer 6

F
To protect the fingers of the lady players, they were allowed to catch and throw the ball back into play.

Question 7

This includes the playing court and free zone and shall be rectangular and symmetrical in shape.

Answer 7

Playing Area

Question 8

T or F
The playing court is a rectangular, measuring 18x9m, and surrounded by a free zone which is a minimum of 3m wide on all sides.

Answer 8

T

Question 9

T or F
The free playing space shall measure a minimum of 10m in height from the playing surface.

Answer 9

F
The free playing space shall measure a minimum of 7m in height from the playing surface.

Question 10

T or F
All lines on the court must be 5cm wide. They must be of light color, which is different from the color of the floor and from any other lines on the court.

Answer 10

T

Question 11

This line serves as a visual marker to ensure that the teams stay within their designated court area. It defines the court area in which the players can move.

Two side lines and two end lines mark the playing court.

Answer 11

Boundary Lines

Question 12

This is the line beneath the net. Its axis divides the playing court into two equal courts measuring 9x9cm.

Answer 12

Centre Line

Question 13

This line is the boundary line that marks the front and back courts. Its rear edge is drawn 3m back from the axis of the centre line, marks the front zone.

Answer 13

Attack Line

Question 14

This zone is limited by the axis of the centre line and the rear edge of the attack line.

Answer 14

Front Zone

Question 15

This zone is measuring 9m wide and is behind each end line.

Answer 15

Service Zone

Question 16

This zone is limited by the extension of both attack lines up to the scorer’s table.

Answer 16

Substitution Zone

Question 17

This zone is part of the free zone on the side of the team benches, limited by the extension of the attack line up to the end line.

Answer 17

Libero Replacement Zone

Question 18

This area is sized approximately 3x3m and is located in both of the bend side corners, outside the free zone.

Answer 18

Warm-up Area

Question 19

T or F
The standard height of the net for men is 2.24m and 2.43 for women.

Answer 19

F
The standard height of the net for men is 2.43m and 2.24 for women.

Question 20

It is a flexible rod, 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter, and made of fiberglass or any similar material.

Answer 20

Antenna

Question 21

These are measured to be 2.55m high and are preferably adjustable. They are rounded and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires, and there shall not be any dangerous or obstructing devices.

Answer 21

Posts

Question 22

It is spherical and is made of a flexible leather or synthetic leather case with a bladder inside that is made of rubber or a similar material.

Answer 22

Ball

Question 23

T or F
The circumference of a volleyball is to be 65-67cm and its weight is 260-280g. Its inside pressure, on the other hand, shall be 0.30 to 0.325 kg/cm2 (4.26 to 4.61 psi) (294.3 to 318.82 mbar or hPa).

Answer 23

T

Question 24

T or F
For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, 6 balls shall be used. In this case, 5 ball retrievers are stationed, one at each corner of the free zone, and one behind each referee.

Answer 24

F
For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, 5 balls shall be used. In this case, 6 ball retrievers are stationed, one at each corner of the free zone, and one behind each referee.

Question 25

T or F A team may consist of up to 15 players, plus the Coaching Staff: one coach, a maximum of three assistant coaches; a medical staff: one team therapist, and one medical doctor.

Answer 25

F A team may consist of up to 12 players, plus the Coaching Staff: one coach, a maximum of two assistant coaches; a medical staff: one team therapist, and one medical doctor.

Question 26

T or F Up to 15 players may be recorded on the score sheet and play in a match.

Answer 26

F Up to 14 players may be recorded on the score sheet and play in a match.

Question 27

T or F Only the players recorded on the score sheet may enter the court and play.

Answer 27

T

Question 28

T or F Once the coach and the team captain have signed the score sheet, the recorded players can still be changed.

Answer 28

F Once the coach and the team captain have signed the score sheet, the recorded players cannot be changed.

Question 29

T or F A player's equipment consists of a jersey, shorts, and socks (the uniform) and sports shoes.

Answer 29

T

Question 30

T or F The color and design for the jerseys, shorts, and socks must be uniform for the team (including the Libero).

Answer 30

F The color and design for the jerseys, shorts, and socks must be uniform for the team (excluding the Libero).

Question 31

T or F The players' jerseys must be numbered from 1-30.

Answer 31

F The players' jerseys must be numbered from 1-20.

Question 32

T or F The number should be placed on the jersey at the centre of only the front.

Answer 32

F The number should be placed on the jersey at the centre of BOTH the front and back.

Question 33

T or F The number must be a minimum of 15cm in height on the chest and 20cm on the back. The stripe, on the other hand, shall be a minimum of 2cm in width.

Answer 33

T

Question 34

T or F The team captain must have a number on his/her jersey with an 8x12cm underlining the number of the chest.

Answer 34

T

Question 35

T or F It is permitted to wear uniforms of a different color from that of the other players and/or without official numbers.

Answer 35

F It is forbidden to wear uniforms of a different color from that of the other players and/or without official numbers.

Question 36

T or F Both the team captain and team coach are responsible for the conduct and discipline of their team members.

Answer 36

T

Question 37

T or F The Libero/s can either be team or game captain.

Answer 37

T

Question 38

T or F During the match, when the team captain is not on the court, the coach or the team captain must assign another player on the court, including the Libero, to assume the role of the game captain.

Answer 38

F During the match, when the team captain is not on the court, the coach or the team captain must assign another player on the court, but NOT the Libero, to assume the role of the game captain.

Question 39

T or F When the ball is out of play, ONLY the game captain is authorized to speak to the referees (1) to ask for an explanation of the application and interpretation of the rules and also (2) to submit the request/questions of his/her teammates.

Answer 39

T

Question 40

T or F The team captain has the right to record an official protest on the score sheet at the end of the match.

Answer 40

T

Question 41

T or F To score a point, a team must land the ball on the opponent's court, if the opponent team commits a fault, or if the opponent team receives a penalty.

Answer 41

T

Question 42

T or F If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point but does not continue to serve.

Answer 42

F If the serving team wins a rally, it scores a point and continues to serve.

Question 43

T or F To win a set, a team must first score 25 points with a minimum lead of 5 points.

Answer 43

F To win a set, a team must first score 25 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.

Question 44

T or F To win a match, a team must win 4 sets.

Answer 44

F To win a match, a team must win 3 sets.

Question 45

T or F In the case of a 2-2 tie, the deciding 5th set is played to 25 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.

Answer 45

F In the case of a 2-2 tie, the deciding 5th set is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.

Question 46

T or F The winner of the toss chooses the right to serve or to receive the survives OR which side of the court they would be playing on.

Answer 46

T

Question 47

T or F There must always be 7 players per team in play.

Answer 47

F There must always be 6 players per team in play.

Question 48

T or F Once the line-up sheet has been delivered to the 2nd referee or scorer, a change in the line-up may be authorized without regular substitution.

Answer 48

F Once the line-up sheet has been delivered to the 2nd referee or scorer, NO change in the line-up may be authorized without regular substitution.

Question 49

At the moment the ball is hit by the server, what position must each team be within its own court?

Answer 49

Rotational Order

Question 50

The three players along the net, occupying positions 4, 3, and 2, are referred to as?

Answer 50

Front-row Players

Question 51

The other three players occupying positions 5, 6, and 1 are referred to as?

Answer 51

Back-row Players

Question 52

T or F The ball is in play from the moment of the hit of the services authorized by the 1st referee.

Answer 52

T

Question 53

T or F The ball is out of play at the moment of the fault, which is whistled by one of the referees; in the absence of a fault, at the moment of the whistle.

Answer 53

T

Question 54

T or F The ball is IN play (1) if all its parts come in contact outside the boundary lines, (2) if it touches an object outside the court, (3) if it touches the antennae, ropes, or the net itself, (4) and if it completely crosses the lower space under the net.

Answer 54

F The ball is OUT of play (1) if all its parts come in contact outside the boundary lines, (2) if it touches an object outside the court, (3) if it touches the antennae, ropes, or the net itself, (4) and if it completely crosses the lower space under the net.

Question 55

T or F Two or three players may touch the ball two times consecutively.

Answer 55

T

Question 56

T or F When two (or three) teammates touch the ball simultaneously, it is counted as two (or three) hits (with the exception of blocking).

Answer 56

T

Question 57

T or F The ball may touch any part of the body. It must not be caught and/or thrown and can rebound in any direction. It may touch various parts of the body, provided that the contacts take place simultaneously.

Answer 57

T

Question 58

T or F At blocking, consecutive contacts may be made by one or more players.

Answer 58

T

Question 59

This is a type of fault when a team hits the ball four times before returning it.

Answer 59

Four Hits

Question 60

This is when a player takes support from a teammate or any structure/objects in order to hit the ball within the playing area.

Answer 60

Assisted Hit

Question 61

This is when the ball is caught and/or thrown, it does not rebound from the hit.

Answer 61

Catch

Question 62

This is when a player hits the ball twice in succession or the ball contacts various parts of his/her body in succession.

Answer 62

Double Contact

Question 63

This is the part of the vertical plane of the net limited as (1) below, by the top of the net; (2) at the sides, by the antennae, and their imaginary extension; and (3) above, by the ceiling. The ball sent to the opponent's court must go over the net within this space.

Answer 63

Crossing Space

Question 64

T or F The ball that has crossed the net plane to the opponent's free zone totally/partly through the external space may be played back within the team hits if: (1) the opponent's court is not touched by the player, (2) the ball, when played back, crosses the net plane again/partly through the external space on the same side of the court.

Answer 64

T

Question 65

T or F While crossing the net, the ball should not touch it.

Answer 65

F While crossing the net, the ball MAY touch it.

Question 66

T or F A ball driven into the net may be recovered within the limits of the three-team hits.

Answer 66

T

Question 67

T or F If the ball rips the mesh of the net or tears it down, the rally continues.

Answer 67

F If the ball rips the mesh of the net or tears it down, the rally is cancelled and replayed.

Question 68

T or F In blocking, a player may touch the ball beyond the net, provided that he/she does not interfere with the opponent's play before or during the latter's attack hit.

Answer 68

T

Question 69

T or F After an attack hit, a player is permitted to pass his/her hand beyond the net, provided that the contact has already been made within his/her own playing space.

Answer 69

T

Question 70

T or F It is forbidden to penetrate into the opponent's space under the net, provided that it does not interfere with the opponent's play.

Answer 70

F It is permitted to penetrate into the opponent's space under the net, provided that it does not interfere with the opponent's play.

Question 71

T or F Penetrations into the opponent's court, beyond the centre line, such as (1) touching the opponent's court with a foot (feet), (2) touching the opponent's court with any part of the body above the feet, (3) entering the opponent's court if the ball goes out of play, and (4) penetrating into the opponent's free zone are permitted.

Answer 71

T

Question 71

T or F Contact with the net by a player between the antennae, during the action of playing the ball, is NOT a fault.

Answer 71

F Contact with the net by a player between the antennae, during the action of playing the ball, is a fault.

Question 72

T or F Players may NOT touch the posts, ropes, or any other objects outside the antennae, including the net itself, provided that it does not interfere with the play.

Answer 72

F Players may touch the posts, ropes, or any other objects outside the antennae, including the net itself, provided that it does not interfere with the play.

Question 73

T or F When the ball is driven into the net, causing it to touch an opponent, a fault is committed.

Answer 73

F When the ball is driven into the net, causing it to touch an opponent, NO fault is committed.

Question 74

T or F It is a fault if a player interferes with the opponent's play while penetrating into the opponent's space under the net.

Answer 74

T

Question 75

T or F It is a fault if a player's foot (feet) penetrates completely into the opponent's court.

Answer 75

T

Question 76

T or F It is not a fault if the net between the antennae is touched during his/her action of playing the ball.

Answer 76

F It is a fault if the net between the antennae is touched during his/her action of playing the ball.

Question 77

T or F It is a fault if a player uses the net as a support or stabilizing aid.

Answer 77

T

Question 78

T or F Touching the net outside the antennae is considered to be a fault.

Answer 78

F Touching the net outside the antennae is NOT considered to be a fault.

Question 79

This is the act of putting the ball into play, by the back-right player, placed in the service zone.

Answer 79

Service

Question 80

T or F During service, the ball shall be hit with one hand or any part of the arm after being tossed/released from the hand(s).

Answer 80

T

Question 81

T or F During service, dribbling/moving the ball in the hands is permitted.

Answer 81

T

Question 82

T or F At the moment of the service hit or take-off for jump service, the server must touch the court (the end line included) or the floor outside the service zone.

Answer 82

F At the moment of the service hit or take-off for jump service, the server must NOT touch the court (the end line included) or the floor outside the service zone.

Question 83

T or F The server must hit the ball within 5 seconds after the 1st referee whistles for service.

Answer 83

F The server must hit the ball within 8 seconds after the 1st referee whistles for service.

Question 84

T or F A service executed before the referee's whistle is continued and not repeated.

Answer 84

F A service executed before the referee's whistle is cancelled and repeated.

Question 85

T or F The players of the serving team may prevent their opponent from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

Answer 85

F The players of the serving team must NOT prevent their opponent from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

Question 86

What do you call the actions which direct the ball toward the opponents, with the exception of services and blocks?

Answer 86

Attack Hits

Question 87

T or F During an attack hit, tipping is permitted only if the ball is cleanly hit and not caught or thrown.

Answer 87

T

Question 88

T or F An attack hit is completed at the moment the ball completely crosses the vertical plane of the net or is touched by an opponent.

Answer 88

T

Question 89

T or F A front-row player may complete an attack hit at any height, provided that the contact with the ball has been made within the player's own playing space.

Answer 89

T

Question 90

T or F A back-row player may complete an attack hit from the front zone if, at the moment of the contact, a part of the ball is lower that the top of the net.

Answer 90

T

Question 91

T or F A back-row player, at his/her take-off, must neither touch/cross his/her foot (feet) over the attack line. After his/her hit, he/she may land within the front zone.

Answer 91

T

Question 92

T or F No player is forbidden to complete an attack hit on the opponent's service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net.

Answer 92

F No player is permitted to complete an attack hit on the opponent's service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net.

Question 92

T or F No player is forbidden to complete an attack hit on the opponent's service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net.

Answer 92

F No player is permitted to complete an attack hit on the opponent's service, when the ball is in the front zone and entirely higher than the top of the net.

Question 93

T or F It is a fault if a player hits the ball "out."

Answer 93

T

Question 94

T or F It is a fault if a back-row player completes an attack hit from the front zone.

Answer 94

T

Question 95

T or F It is not a fault if the Libero completes an attack hit if at the moment of the hit the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.

Answer 95

F It is a fault if the Libero completes an attack hit if at the moment of the hit the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.

Question 96

Which players are permitted to complete a block?

Answer 96

Front-row Players

Question 97

T or F Consecutive contacts with the ball may occur by one or more blockers.

Answer 97

T

Question 98

Which action is not counted as a team hit?

Answer 98

Block

Question 99

T or F It is permitted to block an opponent's service.

Answer 99

F It is forbidden to block an opponent's service.

Question 100

What type of fault if a blocker touches the ball in the opponent's space or if a blocker(s) blocks the opponent's service?

Answer 100

Blocking Fault

Question 101

T or F The Libero is permitted to block or participate in a completed block.

Answer 101

F The Libero is forbidden to block or participate in a completed block.

Question 102

T or F It is a blocking fault if the ball is sent "out" off the block.

Answer 102

T

Question 103

It refers to a service that is not passable and results immediately at a point.

Answer 103

Service Ace or Ace

Question 104

It refers to passing or setting the ball to a teammate who attacks the ball for a kill.

Answer 104

Assist

Question 105

It refers to the “hitter” or “spiker.” A player who attempts to hit a ball offensively with the purpose of terminating play in his or her team’s favor.

Answer 105

Attacker

Question 106

It refers to a defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court.

Answer 106

Block