VOLLEYBALL /lines/roles

Question 1

located at the end of the court

Answer 1

base lines/ end lines

Question 2

marks the end of the court and indicates where players must stand behind when serving.

Answer 2

base line/end lines

Question 3

located on the sides of the court where you see coaches, referees, other players etc.

Answer 3

side lines

Question 4

in front of the front and backcourt

Answer 4

attack line

Question 5

marks where players can attack the ball o offense

Answer 5

attack line

Question 6

back row players are not allowed to attack on this line

Answer 6

attack line

Question 7

directly in the middle of the court below the net

Answer 7

center line

Question 8

divides the court in half that the opposing players must not cross (in doing so, it will cause a penalty)

Answer 8

center line

Question 9

where players stand each serve.

Answer 9

service line

Question 10

just behind the baseline (crossing this will also cause penalty)

Answer 10

service line

Question 11

player who sets the ball for another player to hit.

Answer 11

setter

Question 12

often the primary playmakers, responsible for directing offense.

Answer 12

setter

Question 13

responsible for hitting the ball on the second or third hit of the volleyball.

Answer 13

outside hitter

Question 14

they are aggressive hitters, who attack the ball from the outside position.

Answer 14

outside hitter

Question 15

must be strong and explosive with a good vertical jump.

Answer 15

outside hitter

Question 16

responsible for blocking the opposing team’s attack.

Answer 16

middle blocker

Question 17

usually the tallest players on team and must be strong with good timing and position.

Answer 17

middle blocker

Question 18

help defend against other team’s attacks.

Answer 18

middle blocker

Question 19

another attacking player, who hits from the outside position.

Answer 19

opposite hitter

Question 20

often set the ball for themselves to hit.

Answer 20

opposite hitter

Question 21

they must be good attackers, with a jump serve and solid spike.

Answer 21

opposite hitter

Question 22

defensive specialist

Answer 22

libero

Question 23

often the first to receive serve and responsible for passing and defending.

Answer 23

libero

Question 24

they must be agile and quick with excellent passing skills.

Answer 24

libero

Question 25

an honorary title given to a player who has demonstrated good leadership qualities and is often the most experienced player on team.

Answer 25

team captain

Question 26

responsible for communicating with coach and setting example for their teammates.

Answer 26

team captain