Volleyball Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who invented volleyball and in what year?
William G. Morgan in 1895
William G. Morgan was a YMCA director in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
What was the original name of volleyball?
Mintonette
This name was changed to volleyball in 1896.
Who changed the name from mintonette to volleyball?
Alfred Halstead
He felt volleyball was a more suitable name due to the volleying characteristics of play.
What significant contributions did the Filipinos and Japanese make to volleyball?
Filipinos added the set and spike; Japanese added it to the Olympic Games in 1964.
What is the standard number of players on a volleyball team?
6 players
What are the positions of players on a volleyball team?
3 forwards and 3 backs
The forwards are front row players, while the backs are back row players.
What is a libero in volleyball?
A designated back-row player, used as a ball-control specialist
Introduced in 1988, the libero can replace any back row player without counting as a substitution.
What is a let serve?
A serve that continues play even after touching the net, as long as it goes into the opponent’s court.
What are the dimensions of a volleyball court?
18 x 9 meters
Surrounded by a minimum 3-meter wide free zone on all sides.
What is the height of the volleyball net for men and women?
2.43 meters for men and 2.24 meters for women.
What is the purpose of the antennae in volleyball?
To delimit the crossing space and are considered part of the net.
What should a volleyball be made of?
Flexible leather or synthetic leather with a rubber bladder inside.
What is the basic skill of passing in volleyball?
The act of hitting the ball to another teammate.
What is the forearm pass also known as?
Bump pass
What is an attack in volleyball?
Also known as the spike, it aims to land the ball on the opponent’s court.
What are the three kinds of attacks in volleyball?
- Dink
- Off-Speed Spike
- Hard-Driven Spike
What does blocking refer to in volleyball?
Actions taken by players at the net to stop or alter an opponent’s attack.
What are the two types of blocks in volleyball?
- Single Block
- Multiple Blocks
What is an ace in volleyball?
A serve that lands directly on the opponent’s court.
What is the purpose of digging in volleyball?
To prevent the ball from touching one’s court after an attack.
What is the maximum number of hits allowed per side in volleyball?
3 hits
Is it legal to catch, hold, or throw the ball in volleyball?
No, it is illegal.
What happens if two players contact the ball at the same time?
It is considered one play.
What is a violation when crossing the centerline in volleyball?
If any part of the body crosses the centerline except for the hand or foot.
