volleyball Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the maximum number of hits allowed per side before the ball must go over the net?
Three hits
True or False: A player can touch the net during play.
False
What is the primary objective of volleyball?
To score points by grounding the ball on the opponent’s court
Fill in the blank: The position of the player who sets the ball is called the ______.
Setter
Which skill involves receiving the serve and passing the ball to the setter?
Reception
What is the term for a serve that is not returnable by the receiving team?
Ace
True or False: A player can serve from anywhere behind the end line.
True
What is the role of a libero in volleyball?
To play defense and receive serves
Multiple Choice: What action is performed when a player jumps to intercept a ball coming over the net? A) Passing B) Blocking C) Setting
B) Blocking
What is the term for hitting the ball with open hands to direct it to a teammate?
Setting
Fill in the blank: The area where the players serve from is called the ______.
Service area
What does the term ‘rotation’ refer to in volleyball?
The clockwise movement of players after winning the serve
True or False: You can hit the ball twice in a row as long as it is not a block.
True
What is the common height for a men’s volleyball net?
2.43 meters (7 feet 11 5/8 inches)
What is the purpose of a serve in volleyball?
To start a play and put the ball into play
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of serve? A) Float serve B) Jump serve C) Spin serve D) Backspin serve
D) Backspin serve
What is the term for when a player hits the ball with force to score a point?
Spike
Fill in the blank: A match is typically played in a best of ______ sets format.
Five
True or False: Players can step on the centerline during play.
False
What is the role of the outside hitter?
To attack and score points from the left side of the court
What is a back row attack?
An attack hit from behind the 3-meter line
Multiple Choice: Which position is typically responsible for blocking the opponent’s attacks? A) Setter B) Outside hitter C) Middle blocker
C) Middle blocker
What is the term for a defensive move to prevent the ball from crossing the net?
Block
Fill in the blank: A player must serve the ball over the net and into the ______ to score.
Opponent’s court
