Volleyball Knowledge Test

Name:____________________________

This knowledge test will be worth a total of 52 points. The different sections in this test contain
True and False, Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer/ Fill in the Blank, and Essay
questions. Each section will state its point value. Please READ AND FOLLOW
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

True/ False section- This section will be worth ten points, each question is worth one
point. Please write the entire word, True or False on the line by the question to identify if the
statement is true or false.

1.___True______ Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William J. Morgan.

2.___True______ Volleyball was adopted into the Olympic sport in 1964.

3.___False______ The play begins with a serve from the front right player.

4.____False_____ The ball can rest momentarily in the hands or on the arms when the player
goes to “return” the ball while in play.

5.____True______ Backline players may not participate in the action of blocking.

6. ___True_______ The game is played using rally scoring.

7.___False_______ Blocking the ball is considered one of your three hit attempts.

8. ____False______ A regulation court is 40 feet by 60 feet.

9._____True______ A ball is inbounds if it hits the boundary line.

10.____True_____ A team rotates positions when a team wins a serve.

Multiple Choice- This section will be worth ten points, each question is worth one point.
Please circle the best possible answer that applies to the question.

11. On receiving the ball for service, players rotate ___________ one position and remains in
position until side-out has been called?

A) Clockwise

B) Counter-Clockwise

C) Any way they feel like

D) Forwards

12. Which is NOT an infraction?

A) Serving illegally

B) Serving out of turn

C) Touching the ball twice in succession with any part of the body

D) Spiking the ball with an open palm

13. What are the type(s) of serves that can be used by the server?

A) Underhand serve

B) Overhand serve

C) Jump Serve

D) All of the above are types of serves

14. Which type of serve is considered the aggressive offensive weapon?

A) Underhand Serve

B) Overhand Serve

C) Jump Serve

D) Sidearm Serve
15. In men’s volleyball the net is how high from the floor?

A) 7 feet

B) 9 feet

C) 7 feet 11 5/8 inches

D) 9 feet 11 5/8 inches

16. A team on the court is allowed ____ players in the front row and ____ players in the back
row?

A) 2, 4

B) 3, 3

C) 1, 6

D) 3, 4

17. Which one of the following are not considered a hit in volleyball?

A) Bump

B) Set

C) Spike

D) Block

18. A team must win by how many points?

A) 3

B) 4

C) 1

D) 2
19. Which is an actual winning score a team can win by in a regulation match?

A) 25-23

B) 21- 24

C) 19- 18

D) 25-24

20. What’s the name of the line in the middle of the volleyball court directly under the net?

A) Cross line

B) Net line

C) Center line

D) Back line

Matching- This section will be worth ten points; each question is worth one point. Please
write the correct letter next to the given term. The Matching section will be divided into two
sections. Question 21-25 will be linked with answers A-E. Questions 26-30 will be linked with
answers F-J.

21. Block__A___ A) An attempt to stop an opponent’s attack by putting up two

__________________________straight arms in front of him/her

22. Dig ___C___ B) The act if keeping the ball in the air and in play as it travels
__________________________back and forth across the net between two teams.

23. Rally _B_____ C) Preventing an attack from hitting the floor by passing it so that
__________________________it is retrievable by a teammate.

24. Bump _E____ D) When the receiving team wins the rally to get the serve.

25. Side out __D______ E) The act of passing a volleyball with the forearms
26. Float Serve ___G_____ F) A violation in which the ball stops moving during the contact.

27. Held Ball ___F_____ G) A type of serve that does not spin and moves unpredictably in
__________________________a floating fashion.

28. Out ____H_____ H) When the ball falls completely outside the lines of the court
___________________________or hits the antenna placed on the net.

29. Linesman ____J_____ I) An illegal contact in which the ball touches a player twice in
__________________________ succession.

30. Double Hit____I_____ J) An official responsible for calling the ball in or out and block
__________________________touches

Short answer/ Fill in the blank- This section will be worth five points; each question
is worth one point. Please write in the best possible answer on line provided in the answer.

31. Spiking is the act of striking the ball with great force in a ___downward______ direction
into the opponent’s court.

32. A regulation game consists of ___25____ points and the winning team must win by two
points.

33. How many players are allowed on the court for each team? ___6___________

34. A regulation women’s game of volleyball net is higher of shorter to the floor than a men’s
regulation net. __shorter____________

35. A team is allowed up to __3_____ touches (hits) to return the ball to their opponent’s side.
Essay- This section is worth 17 points, each essay question has its own point value. Points will
be awarded for how thoughtful and accurate the question is answered. Please write complete
sentences to answer the questions.

36. Explain all the steps taken from start to finish of an over hand serve. Include which hand the
server is serving with, and which foot will be coming forward while serving. (5 points)

Right handed server will be serving the ball. The players feet will be together and their body will
be facing the net. The players hand left arm is extend out, from the player will toss the ball in the
air. When ball is tossed the player will their shift weight forward by taking step with right foot.
The players arm should be extended behind player’s body. When bringing arm forward, the
player should lead with their elbow and make contact with their hand. You want to hit the ball
with the heel of your palm and the middle of your hand. The players arm should follow through
towards the net.

37. Explain all the steps taken, from start to finish to perform a “set” during game play. Imagine
you are setting the ball to a teammate to spike it. Include the correct form of the setters hands.
( 5 points)

A teammate just passed me the ball in the air. I should get in athletic position to receive the ball.
This means feet are shoulder width apart, with knees bent. My chest should be bent slightly
forward with elbow bent outward. My hands should make a diamond shape. My eyes should be
focused on the ball, so when I do hit the ball my elbows should extend in a upward motion,
making contact with my fingertips. Upon hitting the ball my hands should go in a flare motion. I
can angle the ball in any direction, so I will set the ball up to my teammate to spike it by setting
the ball 2-3 feet from the net.
38, Name three types of hits in volleyball and give an instance it would be used? (3 points)

The first is a bump; this would be used if the opponent were to spike the volleyball at you. A
bump could help you recover the ball, and hit it up to a teammate. Next is a set, this could be
used to set a teammate up in a certain position to spike the ball. Lastly a spike is used to hit the
volleyball down at the opposing team because it is a hard downward hit and it’s hard to defend.

39. Name two different ways a ball is out in volleyball? (2 points)

If the ball hits the antennae by the pool that hold the net, or if the ball hits the floor outside the
court.

40. Name two basic violations in the game of volleyball. (2 points)

One violation is if the player contacts the ball illegally, by lifting, or carrying the ball. Another is
when the player serves the ball and they step on the service line as they make contact with the
ball.