Volleyball Flashcards
(24 cards)
Why did he invent the game
Needed an indoor game to play during the winter
Invented when and by whom
1895
William Morgan- a PE teacher for YMCA
When did volleyball become an Olympic sport?
1964 @ the Tokyo Olympics
Who dominated volleyball between 1964-1980
Soviet Union and Japan
Net height
7’ 4 1/8” (women)
7’ 11 5/8” (men
Net Antennae
Located on the two ends of the net
If the volleyball hits the net antennae then it’s out
Court dimensions
59’ x 29’ 6”
Backcourt Spiking Line
Located 9’ 10” from the center line
Aka 10’ line
Center Line
The boundary that runs under the net and divides the court into two equal halves
Superior Official
“Up Ref”
Decides whether the ball is in play or dead
Point of side out
Imposes penalties
2nd Ref
Down Ref
Stationed beneath the net on the opposite side of the “Up Ref”
Decides net and centerline violations
Beckons substitutes
How many players
6
Where are the players when the ball is served?
In their positions
How many substitutions can each game have in high school
18
Which way does a court rotated?
Clockwise once had sided out and regained a serve
How does a game begin
Coin toss
Four types of serves
Overhand
Underhand
Side arm
Jump
Which direction may a hit be made?
Any direction
What can hit the ball with
Any body part above the waist
The player cannot touch the ball….
After contacting the ball
Must wait for another play to hit the ball
Back line players may not
Spike the volleyball from the attack area
The team returning the serve or rally may not
Touch the ball more than three times on the return
Except when the ball is tipped on the block
Is contacting the net allowed?
No
Can a player have part of their foot on the centerline?
Yes but if the complete foot crosses over the centerline the team opposite them will receive the point
