Volleyball Rules

Question 1

How to Win

Answer 1

25 points. Must win by 2

Question 2

To Win A Match

Answer 2

2 out of 3 games
3 out of 5 games

Question 3

How Many Hits and Blocks Per Side?

Answer 3

3 hits per side, with a block it is four hits. Blocker may hit again.

Question 4

Height of the Net

Answer 4

7’ 4 3/4”

Question 5

Serving

Answer 5

You may serve anywhere behind the line.

Question 6

Illegal

Answer 6

a) Taking more than 5 seconds to serve
b) (On the overhand serve) throw the ball up and catch it. You need to let it bounce one time
c) foot touches the line on a serve
d) Double contact (hit) to the body

Question 7

Time Outs

Answer 7

2 time outs in volleyball.

Question 8

Side out

Answer 8

Serving team violates a rule.

Question 9

Service

Answer 9

Act of putting the ball into play after a point, side out, or a dead ball.

Question 10

Passing

Answer 10

To move the ball from player to another, or toward the opponent’s court.

Question 11

Setting

Answer 11

Passing to place the ball in position for a player to spike.

Question 12

Scoring

Answer 12

a team can score every time the ball is served

Question 13

Spike

Answer 13

A ball hit forcefully with one hand

Question 14

Digging

Answer 14

Passing a spiked ball while standing, diving, rolling, or jumping

Question 15

Blocking

Answer 15

A play by one or more players who attempt to intercept the ball over or near the net, is only permitted by any or all players in the front row.

Question 16

Bump, Set, Spike

Answer 16

3 strategies that players use to gain point advantage.

Question 17

Overhand and Underhand

Answer 17

two types of services used in volleyball.

Question 18

Rotation

Answer 18

After a side out the team serving will rotate players.

Question 19

Net Violation

Answer 19

Occurs when either team touches the net.

Question 20

End Line to End Line (length of court)

Answer 20

60 feet

Question 21

Length of End Line (width of court)

Answer 21

30 feet

Question 22

Attack Area

Answer 22

10 feet from center line

Question 23

When the Ball Hits the Ceiling

Answer 23

• If the ball hits the ceiling and lands on the side of the team that just hit the ball, it is still in play.
• If it hits the ceiling and lands on the other teams side, a side out must be called.