PE midterm exam study guide

volleyball was invented by

• james naismith

• william G morgan

• morgan naismith

• william morgan

James Naismith had an idea of a game using a badminton net and ball. Today the game has evolved and is called volleyball. Before it got its name of volleyball, it was first called ---------

• net ball

• minton ball

• mintonette

• racquet ball

what is the best answer for the benefits of voleyball

• improves hand-eye- coordination

• improves core strength, stability, and balance

• improves agility levels, acceleration, and vertical jump

• all of the above

What is a good definition of having good sportsmanship

• Having a good attitude, not arguing over calls, saying good game to the opposing team

• booing the other team and calling names

• walking off the court or field without saying anything to the other team when you lose

• all of the above

When passing a volleyball you should swing your arms high above your head to make a good pass

• true

• false

Having your elbows high while making a diamond shape with your hands and pushing the ball with your finger is an example of what volleyball skil?

• forearm passinng

• serving

• hitting

• setting

A simple serve where the player holds the ball in one hand and swings the other hand under the ball to hit it over the net is called a ------------ serve

• underhand

• overhand

• jump

• invalid

A more powerful serve where the player tosses the ball in the air and hits it with an overhand motion is called ---------- serve

• underhand

• overhand

• jump

• invalid

A variation of the overhand serve where the player jumps in the air before hitting the ball, adding more speed and force is called a ----- serve

• underhand

• overhand

• jump

• invalid

A dynamic stretch is any stretch that is performed without any movement

• true

• false