Volleyball Quiz

Where was volleyball first invented?

• Holyoke, Massachusetts

• Springfield, Illinois

• New York City, New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

What was the original name given to volleyball by its inventor?

• Mintonette

• Netball

• Handball

• Volleytennis

What was the height of the net in the original game of volleyball?

• 6 feet 6 inches

• 7 feet 4 inches

• 5 feet 10 inches

• 8 feet

What material was the original volleyball made of?

• Leather

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Canvas

How were points originally scored in volleyball?

• Only when the serving team won a rally

• Every time the ball hit the ground

• Every time a team served

• Only when the receiving team won a rally

Where was the demonstration game played that led to the name "volleyball"?

• Springfield College

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Princeton University

When were the first official rules for volleyball published?

• 1900

• 1895

• 1896

• 1964

Which item is used to keep track of the score in volleyball?

• Score Board

• Whiteboard

• Dry Erase Marker

• Volleyball Net

What is one way the rules of volleyball have changed over the years?

• The net height has been modified

• The ball is now made of wood

• The game is only played outdoors

• Points are only scored by the receiving team

How is the ball put into play at the start of a rally in volleyball?

• By serving it over the net from behind the back boundary line.

• By blocking at the net.

• By spiking the ball.

• By rotating players.