Basic Violations in Volleyball

A player commits a (a)   violation when they make two separate contacts with the ball in succession, except during a block or a single continuous action.

What type of violation occurs if a server steps on the line before hitting the ball?

• A. Net Contact

• B. Foot Fault

• C. Attack Fault

• D. Delay of Game

When a team uses more than three contacts to return the ball over the net, it results in a

(a)   violation.

It is a violation called (a)   when a player uses a teammate or any object to gain

height or support to play the ball.

Which of the following is allowed only if it does not interfere with play?

• A. Catching the ball

• B. Touching the net during an attack

• C. Penetrating under the net

• D. Throwing the ball over

The ball must pass between the two antennae; if it crosses outside of this space, it is called a

(a)   violation.

Which of these is not a duty of the Second Referee (R2)?

• A. Authorizing timeouts

• B. Watching for rotation faults

• C. Monitoring substitutions

• D. Deciding on attack legality across the net

When can a blocker legally reach over the net?

• A. During the opponent's first hit

• B. When the ball is entirely on the other side

• C. After the opponent's third contact

• D. Anytime they want

A violation is called if a back row player performs an attack hit in front of the attack line when the ball is entirely above the net. What is this called?

• A. Blocking Violation

• B. Back Row Attack

• C. Position Fault

• D. Illegal Substitution

The official who focuses on net violations, centerline faults, and assists with ball landing on their

side of the court is the (a)   .