The Volleyball Quiz
Here is the quiz to test your own knowledge! No it does not effect whether or not you are on the team, it is just a personal study tool to make sure you know how to play before our first practice!If you find a question confusing, please jot it down and write what was confusing. I will make corrections as I discover them!
- 1.
What is the object of the game?
- A.
To have more points.
- B.
To have less points.
- C.
To have a tie score.
Correct Answer
A. To have more points. -
- 2.
When volleyball is played to 15 points and a point is scored only when the serving team wins the rally. The non-serving team does not get a a point when they win rally, they just get serve.
- A.
Rally Scoring
- B.
Side-Out Scoring
Correct Answer
B. Side-Out Scoring -
- 3.
•Primarily used today. A point is scored as a result of each play. These games are played to 25 points.
- A.
Rally Scoring
- B.
Side-Out Scoring
Correct Answer
A. Rally Scoring -
- 4.
In order to win, you MUST be ahead by ___ points.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 5.
AFTER the other team SERVES, you get ____ chances to get the ball over the net.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 6.
Your team wins the rally, if:
- A.
If you’ve served and the opponent does not return it.
- B.
The ball hits the ground on the other team’s side
- C.
They hit the ball out of bounds
- D.
Or a player commits a fault.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 7.
There are ___ players on the court for each team.
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
- E.
7
Correct Answer
D. 6 -
- 8.
The three players in the BACK are primarily responsible for:
- A.
Digging and hitting
- B.
Hitting and blocking
- C.
Blocking and digging
- D.
Digging and passing
- E.
Passing and blocking
Correct Answer
D. Digging and passing -
- 9.
The three players in the FRONT are primarily responsible for:
- A.
Digging and hitting
- B.
Hitting and blocking
- C.
Blocking and digging
- D.
Digging and passing
- E.
Passing and blocking
Correct Answer
B. Hitting and blocking -
- 10.
Serving is done by the person who is in the _____ _____ position.
- A.
Right back
- B.
Left back
- C.
Middle back
- D.
Left front
- E.
Right front
Correct Answer
A. Right back -
- 11.
Serving:
- A.
Starts each and every rally.
- B.
Is stupid and no one ever should do it.
- C.
Is done with the non-dominant hand.
Correct Answer
A. Starts each and every rally. -
- 12.
____________ is also known as passing.
- A.
Blocking
- B.
Bumping
- C.
Hitting
- D.
Setting
Correct Answer
B. Bumping -
- 13.
Which of these is the RIGHT technique for passing?
- A.
Fingers sticking out
- B.
Thumbs straight and together without crossing
- C.
Wrists Apart
- D.
Laced Fingers
Correct Answer
B. Thumbs straight and together without crossing -
- 14.
Which of these is a WRONG way to pass?
- A.
Ignore the server, they'll just freak you out.
- B.
Keep Elbows Straight, Moving Upward.
- C.
Angle the Platform the way you want the ball to go.
- D.
Shuffle starting with whichever leg is closest to the ball.
- E.
Have a flat platform with your forearms.
Correct Answer
A. Ignore the server, they'll just freak you out. -
- 15.
You should NEVER SET DIRECTLY after a:
- A.
Serve
- B.
Bump
- C.
Attack
- D.
Block
Correct Answer
A. ServeExplanation
It's a violation, but besides that, it will probably hurt. Bump, bump, bump...Rate this question:
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- 16.
How far apart should your hands be on a SET:
- A.
Right next to each other.
- B.
About Shoulder-Length apart.
- C.
2-Liter Coke Bottle Sized
Correct Answer
C. 2-Liter Coke Bottle Sized -
- 17.
ATTACKING is also known as:
- A.
Spiking or Blocking
- B.
Hitting or Setting
- C.
Hitting or Digging
- D.
Spiking or Hitting
Correct Answer
D. Spiking or Hitting -
- 18.
BLOCKING:
- A.
Prevents the other team from getting the ball to your side.
- B.
Is a great way to prepare for a stage performance.
Correct Answer
A. Prevents the other team from getting the ball to your side. -
- 19.
DIGGING most closely resembles:
- A.
Serving
- B.
Bumping
- C.
Setting
- D.
Spiking
Correct Answer
B. Bumping -
- 20.
The DIFFERENCE between DIGGING and BUMPING is:
- A.
A bump is done after the other team spikes it, when the dig is done after the other team serves it.
- B.
A dig is done after the other team spikes it, when the bump is done after the other team serves it.
Correct Answer
B. A dig is done after the other team spikes it, when the bump is done after the other team serves it. -
- 21.
The OTHER TEAM SERVES the ball, who is most LIKELY to come in contact with the ball (in order)
- A.
Setter, Passer, Spiker
- B.
Digger, Setter, Spiker
- C.
Passer, Setter, Spiker
- D.
Passer, Spiker, Setter
Correct Answer
C. Passer, Setter, Spiker -
- 22.
A six-two rotation means:
- A.
There are eight people on the team: six hitters and two setters.
- B.
There are six people on the team: every one sets and two hitters.
- C.
There are six people on the team: every one hits and two setters.
- D.
Who cares? It's just some dumb thing. I'll set when I want to.
Correct Answer
C. There are six people on the team: every one hits and two setters.Explanation
Unless you're a setter, you won't be setting. Okay? Nothing personal.Rate this question:
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- 23.
The "W" Formation:
- A.
The setter is up against the net and the middle back comes forward.
- B.
The blockers are up against the net and the middle back comes forward.
- C.
Is done when our team has serve.
Correct Answer
A. The setter is up against the net and the middle back comes forward.Explanation
The "W" formation is done on SERVE RECEIVE not when WE SERVE.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Tell me if our term is SERVING or RECEIVING SERVE: Everyone is in the "W" formation. The sequence is bump, set, spike.
- A.
Serving
- B.
Receiving Serve
Correct Answer
B. Receiving Serve -
- 25.
Tell me if our term is SERVING or RECEIVING SERVE: The three blockers are at the net, those in back move up slightly to cover the missing ground. The blockers miss the block. The sequence is dig, set, spike.
- A.
Serve
- B.
Receiving Serve
Correct Answer
A. Serve -
- 26.
You are going to SERVE. You drop the ball without touching it, what happens?
- A.
The other team gets serve.
- B.
You keep serve but the other team gets a point for your violation.
- C.
You re-serve it.
Correct Answer
C. You re-serve it. -
- 27.
You got a violation! Which thing that happened was a violation:
- A.
Your team rotated clockwise.
- B.
The right back player served the ball behind the end line.
- C.
The opposing player hit the ball back over the net when it would have landed out of bounds.
- D.
You tried to hit the ball after it came back to your side, but it hit the ground.
Correct Answer
D. You tried to hit the ball after it came back to your side, but it hit the ground.Explanation
Clockwise rotation is correct. The right back player always serves behind the end line. It is okay to hit the ball when it is going out of bounds (but make sure you have control and can get it back over, because technically it would have been your point...)Rate this question:
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- 28.
VIOLATION OH NO!!! NOW WHAT HAPPENS?
- A.
You have to sit in the penalty box for two minutes.
- B.
You get pulled out of the game and a sub has to come in.
- C.
You FORFEITED the entire game!!!
- D.
The other team gets serve.
Correct Answer
D. The other team gets serve.Explanation
Don't let the term "violation" freak you out.Rate this question:
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- 29.
You got a violation! Which thing that happened was a violation:
- A.
You rotated clockwise and everyone was in their right position for the rotation, but you noticed that your setter needed to get in the middle for the "W" formation, so you switched with them really quick before the serve.
- B.
After the serve, you bumped it.
- C.
They blocked it, and THEN took it took three hits to get it back over.
- D.
The ball hit the net and you tried to play it anyway.
Correct Answer
A. You rotated clockwise and everyone was in their right position for the rotation, but you noticed that your setter needed to get in the middle for the "W" formation, so you switched with them really quick before the serve.Explanation
You ALWAYS wait until serve to switch into "W" formation (if you need to). You always BUMP after a serve, blocks DON'T count as one of your three hits and you CAN play a ball off the net.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Which team member is the most important?
- A.
The server
- B.
The bumper
- C.
The setter
- D.
The spiker
- E.
All of them, duh.
Correct Answer
E. All of them, duh.Explanation
And YOU are an important member of our team :)Rate this question:
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