Volleyball Rules and Terminology Quiz

Explore essential volleyball rules and terminology. Test your knowledge with our quiz on player roles, techniques, and game fundamentals.

#1

In volleyball, how many players are there on each team?

4
5
6
7
#2

What is the minimum number of players required for a team to start a volleyball match?

3
4
5
6
#3

What is the term for a player hitting the ball with the palm of the hand held open?

Spike
Fist
Pancake
Wipe
#4

What is the term for a player making contact with the ball more than once in succession?

Double hit
Side out
Libero
Dig
#5

What is the term for a ball that touches the line, thus considered inbounds?

In
Out
Touch
Lineball
#6

What is the term for when a player steps on or over the back boundary line while serving in volleyball?

Out of bounds
Foot fault
Side out
Violation
#7

What is the term for when the ball is hit so hard that it cannot be returned by the opposing team?

Ace
Kill
Dump
Joust
#8

What is a 'spike' in volleyball?

A serve that lands in the opponent's court untouched
A player hitting the ball forcefully downward into the opponent's court
A player touching the net during play
A serve that lands out of bounds
#9

What is a 'dig' in volleyball?

A defensive play to save the ball from hitting the ground after an opponent's attack
A player's attempt to block the opponent's spike
A type of serve used in beach volleyball
A quick set near the net
#10

What is a 'block' in volleyball?

A violation where a player touches the net
A type of serve used to start a point
A defensive play where a player jumps to intercept the ball at the net
A legal hit that sends the ball over the net
#11

What does the term 'rotation' refer to in volleyball?

The act of the ball spinning in mid-air after a hit
The process of players moving clockwise around the court after a point is scored
A type of serve used in beach volleyball
A strategy used by teams to confuse the opponents
#12

What is a 'side out' in volleyball?

When the ball lands out of bounds
When a team wins a point and gains the right to serve
When a player touches the net during play
When the ball hits the antenna
#13

What is a 'dump' in volleyball?

A type of serve that barely clears the net
A strategic play where the setter lightly taps the ball over the net instead of setting it
A defensive play to save the ball from hitting the ground after an opponent's attack
A player stepping on the opponent's court during play
#14

What does 'ace' mean in volleyball?

A serve that lands out of bounds
A serve that the opponent cannot return, resulting in a point
A player successfully blocking an opponent's attack
A quick attack near the net
#15

In volleyball, what is a 'libero'?

The team captain
The player who serves first in a set
A specialized defensive player who wears a different color jersey
The player who sets the ball for the hitters
#16

What is a 'joust' in volleyball?

A type of serve that involves a jump
A simultaneous push by opposing players against the ball above the net
An illegal play where a player catches the ball instead of hitting it
A type of set used for quick attacks

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