Y7/8 Term 2 Volleyball Test

What is a Tennis Serve in volleyball?

• An overhand serve using a high toss and a powerful arm swing, similar to a tennis serve.

• A serve with minimal spin, causing unpredictable movement.

• A low defensive move to prevent the ball from hitting the floor.

• A controlled overhead pass using fingertips.

Which volleyball skill involves anticipating and effectively receiving serves using correct body positioning and communication?

• Setting

• Return of Serve

• Spiking

• Digging

What is the main purpose of a "Spike" in volleyball?

• To set up an attacker

• To score a point or make it difficult for the opposition to return the ball

• To receive a serve

• To communicate with teammates

Why is teamwork and communication important in volleyball?

• It helps in scoring points directly.

• It is essential for calling for the ball, organizing plays, and maintaining team coordination.

• It makes the ball move unpredictably.

• It helps in spiking the ball harder.

A float serve in volleyball is best described as:

• A serve with minimal spin, causing unpredictable movement in the air.

• A powerful downward hit intended to score a point.

• A controlled overhead pass using fingertips.

• A low defensive move to prevent the ball from hitting the floor.

What is the main purpose of a block in volleyball?

• To serve the ball with topspin.

• To prevent the opponent’s attack from crossing the net.

• To perform emergency retrieves.

• To execute quick attacks.

Which technique involves dives, rolls, and pancake saves to keep the ball in play under pressure?

• Underhand Techniques (Emergency Retrieves)

• Jump Topspin Serve

• Net Play

• Back Court Play

Why is anticipation and reaction important in volleyball?

• It helps players read opponents’ intentions and react quickly for high-level defensive and offensive play.

• It allows players to serve with more power.

• It improves the accuracy of passing.

• It helps players jump higher.

A player is focusing on defensive positioning, reading the game, and making successful digs and passes. Which area of play are they working on?

• Back Court Play

• Net Play

• Overhead Techniques

• Jump Float Serve

What is the main difference between a Jump Topspin Serve and a Jump Float Serve?

• A Jump Topspin Serve uses topspin for power and unpredictability, while a Jump Float Serve adds movement and is more difficult to read.

• A Jump Topspin Serve is only used for defense, while a Jump Float Serve is for offense.

• A Jump Topspin Serve is performed underhand, while a Jump Float Serve is performed overhead.

• A Jump Topspin Serve is slower than a Jump Float Serve.