Volleyball Basic Knowledge

Front

A serve that lands on the opponent's side without being touched is called?

Back

Ace

Answer explanation

Front

The word a player uses to call the ball?

Back

Mine!

Answer explanation

This lets the team know that she has the intention of playing the ball

Front

How many players should be on the court for each team?

Back

6 Players

Answer explanation

6 players per team a total of 12 players on the court

Front

How many sets can be played in a volleyball game?

Back

5

Front

What are the Volleyball positions?

Back

Middle Blocker, Outside Hitter, Libero, Setter, Opposite Hitter

Answer explanation

A Libero and Middle Blocker can swap positions with a substitution

Front

Most volleyball games are played to ___ points.

Back

25 Points

Answer explanation

The first four sets are played to 25 points, with the final set being played to 15 points. A team must win a set by two points.

Front

To win the game, you must score more points than your opponent and be leading by at least ___ points.

Back

2

Front

Which of the following action is not done in volleyball? Spike, Strike, Dig, Set

Back

Strike

Front

Each team gets a maximum of __________ to return the ball.

Back

Three Touches

Answer explanation

A team can make up to three contacts with the ball before it must go over the net. These contacts typically follow this sequence:

1. First Contact – Pass (Bump or Dig): Usually made by a back-row player to control the ball.

2. Second Contact – Set: Typically made by the setter to position the ball for an attack.

3. Third Contact – Attack (Spike or Hit): The final touch to send the ball over the net.

Front

A team rotates clockwise, shifting of the players when gaining the ball from the opponents. True or False?

Back

True

Answer explanation

True.

In volleyball, a team rotates clockwise when they win the serve from the opponent (a side-out). Each player moves one position in a clockwise direction,