Volleyball Skills and Techniques Assessment

What is the correct way to form a platform for digging in volleyball?

• Place one hand on top of the other with thumbs together, keeping arms straight.

• Interlock fingers with palms facing up.

• Bend elbows and cup hands together.

• Keep arms bent and swing shoulders to lift the ball.

When digging a volleyball, what common error should be avoided to ensure proper control and direction?

• Bending your knees too much.

• Swinging your shoulders to lift the ball.

• Contacting the ball with your wrists.

• Not stepping towards the target.

What is the correct hand position for setting a volleyball?

• Hands together with palms facing the ball, fingers closed.

• Hands out in front, all ten fingertips together, fingers spread apart.

• Hands above the head, palms facing down, thumbs touching.

• Hands at chest level, fingers loosely together.

What is a common error when setting a volleyball that can lead to loss of control or power?

• Setting the ball too high.

• Setting the ball too far to the side.

• Not moving under and behind the ball.

• Using too much leg power to push the ball.

What is a common progression for improving passing skills in volleyball?

• Passing while moving forward.

• Passing while moving backward.

• Passing while moving sideways.

• Passing while standing still.

When practicing setting at the net, what movement is recommended to improve agility and court coverage?

• Setting while jumping vertically.

• Setting while moving left and right.

• Setting with only one hand.

• Setting from a kneeling position.

Which sequence correctly describes the arm action for spiking a volleyball?

• Bring hitting arm back, extend other arm high in front, swing over head to high five the ball.

• Extend other arm high in front, bring hitting arm back, swing over head to high five the ball.

• Swing over head to high five the ball, bring hitting arm back, extend other arm high in front.

• Bring hitting arm back, swing over head to high five the ball, extend other arm high in front.

For a right-handed player, what is the correct footwork pattern for the run-up before a spike?

• Right, left, right.

• Left, right, left.

• Left, left, right.

• Right, right, left.