Volleyball Basics: Rules, Positions, and Skills

What is the net height for women in volleyball?

• 7 feet 4 inches

• 7 feet 11 5/8 inches

• 8 feet

• 6 feet 6 inches

What is the net height for men in volleyball?

• 7 feet 4 inches

• 7 feet 11 5/8 inches

• 8 feet

• 6 feet 6 inches

Who is considered the playmaker and touches the ball the most?

• Libero

• Defensive Specialist

• Setter

• Middle

Which volleyball position is usually the tallest player who focuses on stopping the opponent's hits at the net?

• Middle Blocker

• Libero

• Setter

• Outside Hitter

Which volleyball position plays exclusively in the back row?

• Right Side Hitter

• Outside Hitter

• Defensive Specialist (DS)

• Setter

What is the action of putting the ball into play in volleyball called?

• Dig

• Pass

• Block

• Serve

What is the term for receiving the serve or an opponent's hit, usually performed with forearms or hands?

• Set

• Pass

• Block

• Serve

What is a precise placement of the ball for an attacker, typically done with fingers, called in volleyball?

• Dig

• Attack

• Block

• Set

What is an attacking move where a player strikes the ball to score a point called?

• Hit

• Block

• Serve

• Dig

What is a defensive action where players attempt to intercept or deflect the ball directly from the opponent's hit called?

• Lift

• Serve

• Block

• Dig