Volleyball: Rules, Techniques, and Gameplay for Beginners

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a physical quality that directly influences success in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive ability

Answer

Power

Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Agility

Question 2

In volleyball, which of the following is a good reason to consider rotating the server?

Accepted Answer

The serving team has won several points in a row and wants to maintain control of the serve.

Accepted Answer

The serving team is losing the set and needs to disrupt the rhythm of the opponents.

Accepted Answer

The opposing team has a particularly skilled server and the serving team wants to avoid facing them.

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Only when the libero is on the court.

Question 3

Which variation of volleyball, played in Brazil and other South American countries, features teams of two players on each side of the net, with a smaller court and a unique scoring system?

Accepted Answer

Bossaball

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Beach Volleyball

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Indoor Volleyball

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Snow Volleyball

Question 4

Which mental challenge is commonly experienced by volleyball players during intense competition?

Accepted Answer

Fear of failure

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Lack of motivation

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Disordered eating

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Social anxiety disorder

Question 5

Who invented volleyball, in what year, and what was its original name?

Accepted Answer

William G. Morgan, 1895, Mintonette

Answer

Unknown, Ancient Greece, Unknown

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FIVB, 1920s, Unknown

Question 6

Which training method is most effective for enhancing a volleyball player's vertical leap?

Accepted Answer

Plyometric exercises

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Weightlifting

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Yoga

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Cardio exercises

Question 7

Which action is illegal in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Touching the net with your body

Answer

Hitting the ball over the net in a spike

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Blocking a serve

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Passing the ball to a teammate

Question 8

When receiving a serve, what is the correct starting position?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, slightly bent knees, arms extended forward

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Feet together, straight knees, arms at the sides

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Lunge forward, bent knees, arms raised

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Wide-set feet, bent knees, crossed arms

Question 9

In volleyball, what is the second hit in a team's sequence of touches?

Accepted Answer

Set

Answer

Spike

Answer

Block

Answer

Dig

Question 10

What is the main purpose of a spike in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To score a point by hitting the ball into the opponent's court

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To set up a teammate for a kill

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To block the opponent's attack

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To pass the ball to the setter

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered a fundamental skill in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Serving

Answer

Passing

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Setting

Question 12

Which technique do players use to receive an opponent's serve?

Accepted Answer

Passing

Answer

Setting

Answer

Spiking

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Blocking

Question 13

Which position in volleyball is primarily responsible for blocking the opponent's attacks?

Accepted Answer

Middle blocker

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Setter

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Outside hitter

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Libero

Question 14

Which of the following is not a strategy commonly used in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Socratic questioning

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Zoning defense

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Man-to-man defense

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Triangle offense

Question 15

When a player hits the ball over the net and into the opponent's court with force, it is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Spike

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Pass

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Set

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Block

Question 16

Which player position in volleyball is responsible for setting up attacks for spikers?

Accepted Answer

Setter

Answer

Spiker

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Blocker

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Libero

Question 17

Which skill in volleyball involves using the forearms to control and return the ball?

Accepted Answer

Passing

Answer

Blocking

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Setting

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Spiking

Question 18

Who is the specialized player in volleyball who can replace a player in the back row?

Accepted Answer

Libero

Answer

Setter

Answer

Spiker

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Blocker

Question 19

Which formation is commonly used by volleyball teams, featuring four players in the front row and two in the back?

Accepted Answer

4-2

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5-1

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6-0

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3-3

Question 20

Which pass is used to handle strong shots?

Accepted Answer

Dig

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Bump

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Set

Answer

Spike

Question 21

How are blocks and spikes different?

Accepted Answer

Blocks are defensive plays, while spikes are offensive plays

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Spikes are defensive plays, while blocks are offensive plays

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Both are offensive plays

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Both are defensive plays

Question 22

What happens if a player touches the net during play?

Accepted Answer

Loss of point

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Side out

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Warning

Answer

No penalty

Question 23

Which strategy is used in volleyball to prevent opponents from scoring?

Accepted Answer

Blocking

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Digging

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Setting

Answer

Passing

Question 24

What is the powerful, overhead hit that aims to end the rally called?

Accepted Answer

Spike

Answer

Bump

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Serve

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Set

Question 25

Which of the following is the correct sequence for a volleyball serve?

Accepted Answer

Toss, hit, follow through

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Hit, toss, follow through

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Follow through, toss, hit

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Toss, follow through, hit

Question 26

The main purpose of setting in volleyball is to:

Accepted Answer

Put the ball in a position for a teammate to spike

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Spike the ball into the opponent's court

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Dig the ball to prevent it from hitting the ground

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Block the opponent's spike

Question 27

Which of the following is a legal block in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Blocking a spike that is above the net

Answer

Blocking a serve

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Blocking a spike that is below the net

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Blocking with two hands

Question 28

Passing in volleyball involves using:

Accepted Answer

Forearms together, arms extended.

Answer

Palms open, arms extended.

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Fists clenched, arms above the head.

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Open hand, arm bent at the elbow.

Question 29

What volleyball shot allows you to hit the ball hard over the net?

Accepted Answer

Spike

Answer

Bump

Answer

Set

Answer

Dig

Question 30

How many times can a team touch the ball before returning it over the net?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

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4

Question 31

What's the main goal of volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To score points by hitting the ball into the opponent's court.

Answer

To keep the ball in play as long as possible.

Answer

To block the opponent's shots.

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To serve the ball over the net as many times as possible.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental skill used in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Throwing

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Serving

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Passing

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Blocking

Question 33

What is the correct order of a legal volleyball serve?

Accepted Answer

Toss, hit, follow-through

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Hit, toss, follow-through

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Follow-through, hit, toss

Question 34

What is the purpose of setting in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To control the ball and prepare it for a spike

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To score points directly

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To block opponents

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To pass the ball over the net

Question 35

Which position in volleyball is responsible for blocking spikes?

Accepted Answer

Middle blocker

Answer

Libero

Answer

Setter

Answer

Outside hitter

Question 36

What is the name of the player who specializes in receiving and passing the ball?

Accepted Answer

Libero

Answer

Setter

Answer

Outside hitter

Answer

Middle blocker

Question 37

In volleyball, the libero has unique rules and responsibilities. Describe the libero's role and explain how it affects team strategy and gameplay.

Accepted Answer

The libero is a defensive specialist who plays only in the back row and cannot spike or block.

Answer

The libero can substitute for any player but has limited movement and cannot serve.

Answer

The libero can receive the serve but cannot serve or block.

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The libero can touch the ball more than three times consecutively.

Question 38

Explain the importance of effective leadership in volleyball. Describe three qualities of an effective volleyball captain or leader.

Accepted Answer

Effective leadership is important in volleyball because it fosters teamwork, maintains discipline, and ensures a cohesive team.

Answer

Effective leadership in volleyball involves predicting opponents' moves, executing advanced techniques, and dominating game play.

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Effective leadership only matters in professional volleyball, not in recreational or youth settings.

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Leadership in volleyball is not important because the coach is responsible for making all decisions.

Question 39

Which player position in volleyball is primarily responsible for setting up an attacking play by passing the ball to the hitters?

Accepted Answer

Setter

Answer

Middle blocker

Answer

Outside hitter

Answer

Libero

Question 40

What type of serve in volleyball involves hitting the ball below the waist?

Accepted Answer

Float serve

Answer

Jump serve

Answer

Overhand serve

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Topspin serve

Question 41

Which tactic in volleyball involves deliberately misleading the opponent about the intended direction of the ball?

Accepted Answer

Setting a decoy

Answer

Spiking with a different arm

Answer

Blocking at a different position

Answer

Calling a timeout

Question 42

Which fundamental volleyball skill does NOT involve handling the ball?

Accepted Answer

Blocking

Answer

Serving

Answer

Passing

Answer

Setting

Question 43

Explain the difference between a spike and a block in volleyball.

Accepted Answer

A spike is an offensive move to score a point, while a block is a defensive move to prevent a point from being scored

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A spike is a defensive move to prevent a point from being scored, while a block is an offensive move to score a point

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There is no difference between a spike and a block

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Both a spike and a block are used to score points

Question 44

What is the name of the line that divides the court into two halves and runs parallel to the net?

Accepted Answer

Center line

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Baseline

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End line

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Attack line

Question 45

What is the legal method of serving the ball in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Tossing the ball and using both hands to hit it.

Answer

Hitting the ball with one open hand.

Answer

Dropping the ball and kicking it over the net.

Answer

Spiking the ball over the net.

Question 46

Which of the following is the primary objective of passing in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To gain control of the ball.

Answer

To set up an attack.

Answer

To score a point.

Answer

To block the opponent's attack.

Question 47

What is the main purpose of spiking in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To score a point.

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To pass the ball.

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To set up an attack.

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To block the opponent's attack.

Question 48

What is the role of the libero in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To play defense only.

Answer

To set up attacks.

Answer

To spike the ball.

Answer

To serve the ball.

Question 49

What is the main purpose of the serve in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To start a rally by sending the ball over the net into the opponent's court

Answer

To block the opponent's attack

Answer

To set up an attack for your own team

Question 50

Which type of pass is performed by digging the ball with two hands low over the net?

Accepted Answer

Bump

Answer

Set

Answer

Block

Answer

Spike

Question 51

Which player is responsible for blocking the opponent's attacks in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

Middle blocker

Answer

Outside hitter

Answer

Setter

Answer

Libero

Question 52

What is a deceptive tactic in volleyball that involves faking a spike?

Accepted Answer

Dump set

Answer

Double block

Answer

Cross-court kill

Answer

Spike

Question 53

What is the role of the setter in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To set up the ball for a teammate to spike

Answer

Dig the opponent's hits

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Block the opponent's attack

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Serve the ball

Question 54

Who is the official in charge of overseeing a volleyball game?

Accepted Answer

Referee

Answer

Coach

Answer

Captain

Answer

Umpire

Question 55

In volleyball, what technique is used to receive a serve?

Accepted Answer

Passing

Answer

Spiking

Answer

Setting

Question 56

Which type of serve involves hitting the ball overhand with force and spin?

Accepted Answer

Jump Serve

Answer

Float Serve

Answer

Underhand Serve

Question 57

What is the role of the libero in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

A defensive specialist who cannot attack the ball above the top of the net

Answer

A player who sets up the offense

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A player who blocks opponents' attacks

Question 58

What is the purpose of rotating positions in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To ensure all players have an equal chance to attack and defend

Answer

To give players rest periods

Question 59

Which type of block in volleyball involves jumping up and blocking the ball with one hand?

Accepted Answer

Solo Block

Answer

Double Block

Question 60

What is the name of the line on the volleyball court that separates the two teams?

Accepted Answer

Center Line

Answer

End Line

Question 61

In volleyball, what is the 'bump' technique mainly used for?

Accepted Answer

Passing the ball to a teammate.

Answer

Setting the ball for a teammate to spike.

Answer

Spiking the ball towards the opponent's court.

Answer

Serving the ball to start a rally.

Question 62

What is the purpose of a 'set' in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To position the ball for a teammate to spike.

Answer

To serve the ball to the opponent.

Answer

To block an opponent's spike.

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To receive the serve from the opponent.

Question 63

What does 'rotating' in volleyball mean?

Accepted Answer

Players move positions clockwise after winning a point.

Answer

Players switch sides after each set.

Answer

Players change their playing style based on the score.

Question 64

What is the main purpose of a 'block' in volleyball?

Accepted Answer

To stop the opponent from scoring by blocking their spike.

Answer

To pass the ball to a teammate.

Answer

To set the ball up for a teammate to spike.