PED 15

What are the official dimensions of a volleyball court?

• a) 18m x 9m

• b) 20m x 10m

• c) 15m x 7.5m

• d) 25m x 12.5m

What roles and responsibilities do players have in specific positions, like setter, libero, and middle blocker?

• a) The setter scores points, the libero spikes, and the middle blocker serves

• b) The setter organizes offense, the libero defends, and the middle blocker blocks and attacks at the net

• c) The setter blocks, the libero serves, and the middle blocker defends the back row

• • d) All players have the same roles in every rotation

Explain the three-hit rule and how it impacts gameplay strategy.

• a) Each team can only touch the ball three times per match

• b) Each team has three hits to get the ball over the net, encouraging structured play and strategy

• c) Each player can only touch the ball three times in a row

• d) Each team can only attempt three serves per set

What are some common types of serves in volleyball, and how do they affect the opposing team’s reception?

• Bump serve, spike serve, dribble serve – distracts the opposing team

• Left-hand serve, right-hand serve, no-look serve – varying spin

• Overhand, power serve, lob serve – help with blocking the opponent

• Underhand, overhand, jump serve – varying speed and difficulty

Who is credited with inventing the game of volleyball?

• James Naismith

• William G. Morgan

• Dr. Luther Gulick

• Alfred T. Halstead

In what year was volleyball invented?

• 1891

• 1895

• 1900

• 1913

What was the original name of volleyball?

• Volley Tennis

• Netball

• Mintonette

• Courtball

In what year did volleyball become an official Olympic sport?

• 1964

• 1936

• 1948

• 1980

Who suggested renaming "Mintonette" to "volleyball" to better reflect the nature of the game?

• William G. Morgan

• Dr. James Naismith

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Dr. Alfred T. Halstead

Which player wears a different-colored jersey and focuses on defense, receiving serves, and digging attacks?

• Middle Blocker

• Libero

• Setter

• Opposite Hitter